How Safe are You?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. According to the National Safety Council, which of the following is responsible for causing the most burns to a person in a home? Mixing of cleaning chemicals Improper bathtub temperature Improper placement of pots and pans on a stove Working on the family car

2. Which of the following is a component that protects a person from electrocution? Ground fault interrupter (GFI) Current limiter Electro flow valve (EFV) Sump shutoff

3. When setting up a 12-foot ladder against a house, how far should the base of the ladder be placed away from the wall? It doesn't matter 5 feet 3 feet 2 feet

4. Which of the following does the National Safety Council state during Christmas time? It is best for a tree to be displayed for 14-20 days in a home Lights function best on metallic-foil trees Outdoor light bulbs should point downward Do not use off-tree floodlights for firs and cedar trees

5. According to a study by the American Mutual Liability Insurance Co., which of the following outdoor items resulted in the most injuries or deaths in the 1990s? Table saws Water skis Footballs Lawn mowers

6. Which of the following is a true driving statement? When an oncoming car has their 'brights' on, flash yours to let them know Tailgating in fog helps a driver follow the roadways Lower tire pressure in cold temperatures provides better traction Light rain after a dry spell makes the road the slickest

7. According to the New York Poison Control Center in 2004, which hours of the day brought in the most phone calls concerning the poisoning of children? Noon - 6pm 6am - noon Midnight - 6am 6pm - midnight

8. The National Electrical Code in the U.S. mandated that newly built homes carry at least a 100-amp service in 1956. Prior to 1956, the standard was how many amps to a private dwelling? 200 amps 75 amps 60 amps 150 amps

9. According to the National Fire Protection Association, which has been the largest contributing factor for deaths during a home fire in 2004? No building escape plan had been made prior Sleeping in a bedroom with the door closed No installed smoke detectors in the home Sleeping on non-fire proof mattresses

10. What does a label on an appliance marked "UL" mean? Unsafe for use with lawns and gardens That the item is not recommended in under-load (UL) conditions That the item was tested and approved by Underwriters Laboratory To read operating instructions 'under label' before operating appliance