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Test Your Knowledge of Labor Laws

Answers are in bold type and underlined

1. Most on-the-job injuries to young people take place in which industry?
A. Service
B. Pulp and Paper
C. Automobile

2. True or false: People who work in offices don't have to worry about workplace safety and health.
True
False

3. True or false: Your boss is required by law to train you if you are likely to be exposed to a hazardous substance on the job.
True
False

4. Your employers must provide:
A. Payment for the hours you work
B. Medical care if you get sick or hurt because of work
C. Lunch
D. Training on safety and health hazards on your job
E. Tips
F. A safe and healthy workplace
G. All of the above
H. Answers A, B, D and F
I. Answers A, B and E

5. Which of the following are among your responsibilities on the job?
A. Comply with safety rules and instructions
B. Keep work areas clean
C. Know what to do in an emergency
D. Report any health or safety hazards or injuries to your supervisor
E. Use any required safety equipment and protective clothing
F. Ask questions if you don't know how to do a job safely
G. All of the above

6. True or False. Because teenagers are younger and have faster reflexes, they are less likely to get hurt on the job than adults.
True
False

7. What should you do if you get hurt at work?
A. Run home right away
B. Tell your employer as quickly as possible about your injury
C. Get medical attention
D. Don't tell anyone because you could get fired
E. All of the above
F. Answers B and C
G. None of the above

8. If you are under 18, which of the following CAN you do for work in Maine?
A. Deliver pizza
B. Use a meat slicer
C. Use a power woodworking machine
D. Work at a snack bar
E. Drive a forklift
F. All of the above
G. None of the above
H. Answers A and D

9. True or False. Your boss is allowed to fire you if you report a hazard or refuse to do unsafe work.
True
False

10. If you have a concern about safety and health on your job, you can talk to:
A. Your parents or guardian
B. OSHA
C. Maine Department of Labor
D. A union representative
E. Your supervisor
F. A member of the safety and health committee at work
vG. All of the above

 

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