Assessment: Swedish Safe Work Environment

Introduction and Legislation

Introduction and Legislation

In this lesson, we will introduce the rules and authorities that handle the work environment onboard.

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Introduction and Regulations 10 minutes
Laws and Regulations 2 minutes

Systematic Work Environment Management

Systematic Work Environment Management

In this lesson you will learn more about systematic work environment management, and about the responsibilities and roles of employers, employees, and safety representatives.

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Work Environment Policy 11 minutes
Managing the Work Environment 12 minutes
Obligations and Rights 3 minutes
Work Injuries and Risks 12 minutes

Physical Work Environment

Physical Work Environment

This lesson is about how external physical factors affect us both physically and mentally, directly and indirectly.

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Physical Factors at Work 22 minutes
Musculoskeletal Disorders 11 minutes
Monotonous Tasks and Sedentary Work 3 minutes

Chemical Health Risks and Harmful Substances

Chemical Health Risks and Harmful Substances

Chemical health risks often arise through contact with substances, usually through the skin or respiratory tract. This chapter looks closer to how hazardous risks can be controlled.

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Harmful Substances and Effects 14 minutes
MSDS and Labels 11 minutes

Final Assessment

Final Assessment

The final assessment for the course.

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Assessment: Swedish Safe Work Environment 9 minutes

Lessons

Introduction and Legislation

Introduction and Legislation

In this lesson, we will introduce the rules and authorities that handle the work environment onboard.

0%
Introduction and Regulations 10 minutes
Laws and Regulations 2 minutes

Systematic Work Environment Management

Systematic Work Environment Management

In this lesson you will learn more about systematic work environment management, and about the responsibilities and roles of employers, employees, and safety representatives.

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Work Environment Policy 11 minutes
Managing the Work Environment 12 minutes
Obligations and Rights 3 minutes
Work Injuries and Risks 12 minutes

Physical Work Environment

Physical Work Environment

This lesson is about how external physical factors affect us both physically and mentally, directly and indirectly.

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Physical Factors at Work 22 minutes
Musculoskeletal Disorders 11 minutes
Monotonous Tasks and Sedentary Work 3 minutes

Chemical Health Risks and Harmful Substances

Chemical Health Risks and Harmful Substances

Chemical health risks often arise through contact with substances, usually through the skin or respiratory tract. This chapter looks closer to how hazardous risks can be controlled.

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Harmful Substances and Effects 14 minutes
MSDS and Labels 11 minutes

Final Assessment

Final Assessment

The final assessment for the course.

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Assessment: Swedish Safe Work Environment 9 minutes
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Assessment: Swedish Safe Work Environment

  • 18
  • Questions
  • No time limit
  • 2
  • Attempts left
  • 70%
  • Passing threshold

Question 1 of 18

How much can the lighting in a workshop deteriorate in a year due to pollution?

Question 2 of 18

Can the risk of fatigue be reduced by changing shift times?

Question 3 of 18

What should you do if someone accidentally ingests a harmful substance?

Question 4 of 18

Which Swedish authority is responsible for the supervision of the working environment on board?

Question 5 of 18

Which of the oils marine diesel, heavy oil and lubricating oil contain the most carcinogenic substances?

Question 6 of 18

What issues should the Safety Committee primarily address?

Question 7 of 18

What should be included in the planning of tasks and organisation of work?

Select multiple answers:

Question 8 of 18

To whom should an individual on-board employee report an occupational injury?

Question 9 of 18

Which ships are required to have a work environment policy?

Question 10 of 18

Is the employer obliged to act if someone is subjected to offensive discrimination?

Question 11 of 18

If your work doesn’t involve heavy lifting, can it still cause musculoskeletal disorders?

Question 12 of 18

Why is it important to always try to improve the work ergonomics?

Select multiple answers:

Question 13 of 18

What is the requirement for working with thermosetting plastics?

Question 14 of 18

At what equivalent sound level must hearing protection be worn on board?

Question 15 of 18

What three measures can reduce the risk of injuries when working with vibrating tools?

Question 16 of 18

What is the first thing to do before starting to tear down insulation?

Question 17 of 18

Can a safety representative consult with his trade union in a matter that is bound by professional secrecy?

Question 18 of 18

Which authority issues legally binding regulations?

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How much can the lighting in a workshop deteriorate in a year due to pollution?

About 30 %
Your answer
About 60 %
Your answer
About 75 %
Your answer

Can the risk of fatigue be reduced by changing shift times?

No, studies show it can not be reduced by changing shift times.
Your answer
No research has been done on the subject.
Your answer
Yes
Your answer

What should you do if someone accidentally ingests a harmful substance?

Give the person a sandwich to bind the harmful substances in the body.
Your answer
Look in MSDS and possibly give the person one to two glasses of milk.
Your answer
Try to induce vomiting.
Your answer

Which Swedish authority is responsible for the supervision of the working environment on board?

Swedish Work Environment Authority
Your answer
Swedish Maritime Administration
Your answer
Swedish Transport Agency
Your answer

Which of the oils marine diesel, heavy oil and lubricating oil contain the most carcinogenic substances?

Heavy oil
Your answer
Marine diesel
Your answer
Lubricating oil
Your answer

What issues should the Safety Committee primarily address?

All issues, there is no order of priority.
Your answer
General issues.
Your answer
Detail questions.
Your answer

What should be included in the planning of tasks and organisation of work?

Clear work instructions, role distributions and goals.
Your answer
Personal support from both supervisors and colleagues.
Your answer
Enough time to be able to complete each task.
Your answer

To whom should an individual on-board employee report an occupational injury?

The Swedish Transport Agency
Your answer
The Employer
Your answer
The Swedish Försäkringskassa
Your answer

Which ships are required to have a work environment policy?

Only the ships with more than five employees.
Your answer
All ships.
Your answer
Only the ships with more than ten employees.
Your answer

Is the employer obliged to act if someone is subjected to offensive discrimination?

Sometimes, it depends on what the violation is concerning.
Your answer
Yes
Your answer
No, but the employer must take preventive measures.
Your answer

If your work doesn’t involve heavy lifting, can it still cause musculoskeletal disorders?

Only if you have been doing the same job for more than 20 years, before that there is no risk of load problems.
Your answer
No, the load is not enough.
Your answer
Yes, for example, can a still but monotonous work, such as computer work, damage your joints.
Your answer

Why is it important to always try to improve the work ergonomics?

Musculoskeletal disorders can result in strain and pain, prevent the worker from doing their job
Your answer
If musculoskeletal disorders result in the personnel being on sick leave, it will cost the company money and make the workplace short on staff.
Your answer
To ensure that tasks are monotonous and only use one position.
Your answer
Musculoskeletal disorders can result in severe injuries and long-lasting physical problems
Your answer

What is the requirement for working with thermosetting plastics?

The person leading the work has training in thermosetting plastics.
Your answer
That the person is over 20 years of age.
Your answer
Special training and a medical examination.
Your answer

At what equivalent sound level must hearing protection be worn on board?

At 80 dB.
Your answer
At 65 dB.
Your answer
At 70 dB.
Your answer

What three measures can reduce the risk of injuries when working with vibrating tools?

Work with machines as cold as possible, wear gloves, and do not press the machine against the workpiece.
Your answer
Press the machine against the workpiece, keep your hands warm, and wear gloves.
Your answer
Keep your hands warm, wear gloves, and do not press the machine against the workpiece.
Your answer

What is the first thing to do before starting to tear down insulation?

Find out what material the insulation consists of.
Your answer
Inform the safety representative.
Your answer
Put on PPE.
Your answer

Can a safety representative consult with his trade union in a matter that is bound by professional secrecy?

No, it is not allowed.
Your answer
Yes, it is allowed.
Your answer
Yes, but only if the person whom the case is concerning has given their ok.
Your answer

Which authority issues legally binding regulations?

Swedish Work Environment Authority
Your answer
Maritime Joint Work Environment Council (SAN)
Your answer
The IMO
Your answer
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How much can the lighting in a workshop deteriorate in a year due to pollution?

About 30 %
Your answer
About 60 %
Your answer
About 75 %
Your answer

Can the risk of fatigue be reduced by changing shift times?

No, studies show it can not be reduced by changing shift times.
Your answer
No research has been done on the subject.
Your answer
Yes
Your answer

What should you do if someone accidentally ingests a harmful substance?

Give the person a sandwich to bind the harmful substances in the body.
Your answer
Look in MSDS and possibly give the person one to two glasses of milk.
Your answer
Try to induce vomiting.
Your answer

Which Swedish authority is responsible for the supervision of the working environment on board?

Swedish Work Environment Authority
Your answer
Swedish Maritime Administration
Your answer
Swedish Transport Agency
Your answer

Which of the oils marine diesel, heavy oil and lubricating oil contain the most carcinogenic substances?

Heavy oil
Your answer
Marine diesel
Your answer
Lubricating oil
Your answer

What issues should the Safety Committee primarily address?

All issues, there is no order of priority.
Your answer
General issues.
Your answer
Detail questions.
Your answer

What should be included in the planning of tasks and organisation of work?

Clear work instructions, role distributions and goals.
Your answer
Personal support from both supervisors and colleagues.
Your answer
Enough time to be able to complete each task.
Your answer

To whom should an individual on-board employee report an occupational injury?

The Swedish Transport Agency
Your answer
The Employer
Your answer
The Swedish Försäkringskassa
Your answer

Which ships are required to have a work environment policy?

Only the ships with more than five employees.
Your answer
All ships.
Your answer
Only the ships with more than ten employees.
Your answer

Is the employer obliged to act if someone is subjected to offensive discrimination?

Sometimes, it depends on what the violation is concerning.
Your answer
Yes
Your answer
No, but the employer must take preventive measures.
Your answer

If your work doesn’t involve heavy lifting, can it still cause musculoskeletal disorders?

Only if you have been doing the same job for more than 20 years, before that there is no risk of load problems.
Your answer
No, the load is not enough.
Your answer
Yes, for example, can a still but monotonous work, such as computer work, damage your joints.
Your answer

Why is it important to always try to improve the work ergonomics?

Musculoskeletal disorders can result in strain and pain, prevent the worker from doing their job
Your answer
If musculoskeletal disorders result in the personnel being on sick leave, it will cost the company money and make the workplace short on staff.
Your answer
To ensure that tasks are monotonous and only use one position.
Your answer
Musculoskeletal disorders can result in severe injuries and long-lasting physical problems
Your answer

What is the requirement for working with thermosetting plastics?

The person leading the work has training in thermosetting plastics.
Your answer
That the person is over 20 years of age.
Your answer
Special training and a medical examination.
Your answer

At what equivalent sound level must hearing protection be worn on board?

At 80 dB.
Your answer
At 65 dB.
Your answer
At 70 dB.
Your answer

What three measures can reduce the risk of injuries when working with vibrating tools?

Work with machines as cold as possible, wear gloves, and do not press the machine against the workpiece.
Your answer
Press the machine against the workpiece, keep your hands warm, and wear gloves.
Your answer
Keep your hands warm, wear gloves, and do not press the machine against the workpiece.
Your answer

What is the first thing to do before starting to tear down insulation?

Find out what material the insulation consists of.
Your answer
Inform the safety representative.
Your answer
Put on PPE.
Your answer

Can a safety representative consult with his trade union in a matter that is bound by professional secrecy?

No, it is not allowed.
Your answer
Yes, it is allowed.
Your answer
Yes, but only if the person whom the case is concerning has given their ok.
Your answer

Which authority issues legally binding regulations?

Swedish Work Environment Authority
Your answer
Maritime Joint Work Environment Council (SAN)
Your answer
The IMO
Your answer
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