General PPE Knowledge:

1. What does PPE stand for?

a) Personal Protective Equipment (Correct)
b) Protective Personal Equipment
c) Private Protective Equipment
d) Public Protective Equipment
2. What is the primary purpose of using PPE in agriculture?
a) To look professional
b) To increase productivity
c) To minimize risks and injuries (Correct)
d) To comply with regulations (While important, this is not
the primary purpose)
3. List three common hazards in agriculture that PPE protects
against.
a) Chemical exposure, machinery, and sun exposure (Correct -
Many other possibilities exist)
b) Rain, wind, and cold temperatures
c) Boredom, fatigue, and hunger
d) Animals, insects, and weeds
4. True or False: PPE eliminates all risks in agriculture.
a) True
b) False (Correct - PPE reduces risks, but doesn't eliminate them
entirely)
5. Why is proper PPE fit important?
a) To look fashionable
b) To ensure proper protection and comfort (Correct)
c) To impress others
d) To save money
6. What should you do with damaged PPE?
a) Repair it yourself
b) Give it to a coworker
c) Discard it and replace it (Correct)
d) Ignore it
7. How often should PPE be inspected?
a) Never
b) Annually
c) Before each use (Correct)
d) Only when damaged
8. Who is responsible for providing PPE in an agricultural setting?
a) The employee
b) The employer (Correct - Though employees have a responsibility to
use it)
 c) Both employer and employee equally
d) The government
9. What is the first step when dealing with a chemical spill?
a) Clean it up immediately
b) Evacuate the area and call for help (Correct - Safety first)
c) Try to absorb the spill with a cloth
d) Ignore it
10. True or False: You can always share your PPE with a
coworker.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Sharing PPE can spread contamination and
compromise protection)

Specific PPE Types: (Answers are straightforward and will not be explained
here for brevity)

11. What type of PPE protects your eyes from flying debris?
a) Gloves
b) Safety Glasses (Correct)
c) Hearing protection
d) Respirator

12. What type of PPE protects your hearing from loud noises?
a) Hearing Protection (Correct)
b) Safety Glasses
c) Gloves
d) Respirator

13. What type of gloves are best for handling chemicals?

a) Cotton gloves
b) Leather gloves
c) Chemical-resistant gloves (Correct)
d) Any type of glove

14. What type of footwear is recommended for working in

muddy conditions?
a) Sandals
b) Dress shoes
c) Rubber boots (Correct)
d) Sneakers

15. When should you wear a respirator?

a) When it's cold
b) When it's sunny
 c) When working with dust, fumes, or gases (Correct)
d) When you feel like it

16. What is the purpose of a hard hat?

a) To keep your head warm
b) To protect your head from falling objects (Correct)
c) To look stylish
d) To keep the sun out of your eyes

17. What type of clothing protects against sunburn?

a) Thin clothing
b) Dark clothing
c) Protective clothing with UV protection (Correct)
d) Any type of clothing

18. What PPE is essential when working with pesticides?

a) Sunglasses
b) Respirator, gloves, and protective clothing (Correct)
c) Hard hat
d) Hearing protection

19. What PPE is needed when operating machinery?

a) Sunglasses
b) Gloves
c) Hard hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection (Correct)
d) Apron

20. What type of PPE protects against insect bites?

a) Gloves
b) Long sleeves and pants (Correct)
c) Safety glasses
d) Respirator

Situational Questions: (Answers are straightforward and will not be

explained here for brevity)

21. You're working with a noisy machine. What PPE should

you wear?
a) Safety Glasses
b) Gloves
c) Hearing Protection (Correct)
d) Respirator
22. You're spraying pesticides. What PPE is crucial?
a) Hard hat
b) Safety Glasses
c) Respirator, gloves, and protective clothing (Correct)
d) Hearing protection

23. You're working near livestock. What PPE might be

necessary?
a) Hard hat
b) Safety Glasses
c) Gloves and sturdy footwear (Correct)
d) Respirator

24. You're handling sharp tools. What PPE should you use?
a) Safety Glasses
b) Cut-resistant gloves (Correct)
c) Hearing protection
d) Respirator

25. You're working in direct sunlight. What PPE is

recommended?
a) Hard hat
b) Safety Glasses
c) Hat, sunscreen, and protective clothing (Correct)
d) Respirator

26. You're cleaning up a chemical spill. What PPE should you

wear?
a) Hard hat
b) Safety Glasses
c) Chemical-resistant suit, gloves, boots, and
respirator (Correct)
d) Hearing protection

27. You notice a tear in your gloves. What should you do?
a) Ignore it
b) Repair it
c) Replace them immediately (Correct)
d) Share them with a coworker

28. Your respirator is uncomfortable. What should you do?

a) Continue using it
b) Adjust it or get a properly fitting one (Correct)
c) Ignore the discomfort
d) Share it with a coworker
 29. You're unsure about the proper PPE for a task. What
should you do?
a) Guess
b) Ask a coworker
c) Ask your supervisor or consult safety guidelines (Correct)
d) Ignore it

30. What is the importance of regular PPE training?

a) It's not important
b) It's only for new employees
c) It ensures proper use and maintenance of PPE, reducing
risks (Correct)
d) It's only required by law

General Tool Knowledge:

1. What is the main purpose of agricultural tools?

a) To decorate the farm
b) To help with farming tasks (Correct)
c) To make farming more difficult
d) To impress neighbors
2. Why is it important to maintain agricultural tools?
a) To make them look better
b) To prevent rust
c) To ensure they work properly and safely (Correct)
d) To impress others
3. What is the best way to store agricultural tools?
a) In a damp, open area
b) In a dry, covered area (Correct)
c) In the back of a truck
d) In a pile on the ground
4. True or False: All agricultural tools are designed for the same
purpose.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Different tools have different uses)
5. What is the first step before using any agricultural tool?
a) Start using it
b) Inspect it for damage (Correct)
c) Clean it
d) Sharpen it
6. What is the best way to dispose of old or broken agricultural
tools?
a) Throw them in the trash
b) Leave them in the field
 c) Recycle them or dispose of them properly (Correct)
d) Give them to a neighbor
7. True or False: It's okay to use a tool for a purpose it wasn't
designed for.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Using a tool improperly can be dangerous)
8. What is the importance of using the correct tool for the job?
a) To save time
b) To make the job easier
c) To ensure safety and efficiency (Correct)
d) To impress others
9. What is the best way to learn how to use a new agricultural
tool?
a) Watch a video
b) Read the instructions
c) Ask for guidance from an experienced person (Correct)
d) Try it out yourself
10. True or False: It's okay to use a tool that is damaged or
broken.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Damaged tools can be dangerous)

Specific Tool Knowledge:

11. What is a plow used for?

a) To harvest crops
b) To turn over soil (Correct)
c) To plant seeds
d) To cut down trees

12. What is a harrow used for?

a) To plant seeds
b) To harvest crops
c) To break up soil clods (Correct)
d) To cut down trees

13. What is a seed drill used for?

a) To harvest crops
b) To turn over soil
c) To plant seeds in rows (Correct)
d) To cut down trees

14. What is a sprayer used for?

a) To harvest crops
 b) To turn over soil
c) To plant seeds
d) To apply pesticides or herbicides (Correct)

15. What is a fertilizer spreader used for?

a) To harvest crops
b) To turn over soil
c) To plant seeds
d) To apply fertilizer (Correct)

16. What is a rake used for?

a) To plant seeds
b) To harvest crops
c) To gather leaves, hay, or debris (Correct)
d) To cut down trees

17. What is a pitchfork used for?

a) To harvest crops
b) To turn over soil
c) To move hay, manure, or other materials (Correct)
d) To cut down trees

18. What is a wheelbarrow used for?

a) To harvest crops
b) To turn over soil
c) To plant seeds
d) To transport materials around the farm (Correct)

19. What is a pruning shear used for?

a) To harvest crops
b) To turn over soil
c) To plant seeds
d) To trim branches or vines (Correct)

20. What is a hand trowel used for?

a) To harvest crops
b) To turn over soil
c) To plant seeds or transplant seedlings (Correct)
d) To cut down trees

Situational Questions:
21. You need to turn over soil in a field. What tool should you
use?
a) Rake
b) Pitchfork
c) Plow (Correct)
d) Wheelbarrow

22. You need to plant corn seeds in rows. What tool should
you use?
a) Harrow
b) Sprayer
c) Seed drill (Correct)
d) Wheelbarrow

23. You need to apply fertilizer to a field. What tool should

you use?
a) Rake
b) Pitchfork
c) Fertilizer spreader (Correct)
d) Wheelbarrow

24. You need to trim branches on a fruit tree. What tool

should you use?
a) Plow
b) Harrow
c) Pruning shear (Correct)
d) Wheelbarrow

25. You need to transport a load of hay. What tool should you
use?
a) Rake
b) Pitchfork and Wheelbarrow (Correct)
c) Plow
d) Seed drill

26. You need to gather leaves in a yard. What tool should you
use?
a) Plow
b) Harrow
c) Rake (Correct)
d) Wheelbarrow

27. You need to transplant tomato seedlings. What tool

should you use?
a) Rake
b) Pitchfork
 c) Hand trowel (Correct)
d) Wheelbarrow

28. You need to apply herbicide to a field. What tool should

you use?
a) Plow
b) Harrow
c) Sprayer (Correct)
d) Wheelbarrow

29. You need to break up soil clods after plowing. What tool
should you use?
a) Rake
b) Harrow (Correct)
c) Plow
d) Wheelbarrow

30. You need to move a large pile of manure. What tool

should you use?
a) Rake
b) Pitchfork and Wheelbarrow (Correct)
c) Plow
d) Seed drill

General Hazard Knowledge:

1. What is a hazard in agriculture?

a) A helpful tool
b) A type of crop
c) Anything that can cause harm (Correct)
d) A piece of farm equipment
2. Why is hazard identification important in agriculture?
a) To make the farm look better
b) To impress others
c) To prevent accidents and injuries (Correct)
d) To increase crop yields
3. What is the best way to manage hazards in agriculture?
a) Ignore them
b) Hope they go away
c) Identify, assess, and control them (Correct)
d) Blame others
4. True or False: All hazards in agriculture are easily visible.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Some hazards are hidden or less obvious)
 5. What is the first step in responding to an agricultural hazard?
a) Panic
b) Run away
c) Assess the situation and take appropriate action (Correct)
d) Ignore it
6. What is the importance of reporting agricultural hazards?
a) To make others aware
b) To prevent future accidents
c) To comply with regulations
d) All of the above (Correct)
7. True or False: Agricultural hazards only affect farm workers.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Hazards can affect visitors, animals, and the
environment)
8. What is the role of safety training in reducing agricultural
hazards?
a) It's not important
b) It's only for new employees
c) It educates workers on how to identify and avoid
hazards (Correct)
d) It's only required by law
9. What is the purpose of a safety audit in agriculture?
a) To find fault with workers
b) To increase productivity
c) To identify potential hazards and areas for
improvement (Correct)
d) To satisfy regulations
10. True or False: Ignoring safety procedures can lead to
serious consequences.
a) True (Correct)
b) False

Specific Hazard Types:

11. What is a common machinery hazard in agriculture?

a) Sunburn
b) Entanglement or crushing (Correct)
c) Insect bites
d) Chemical exposure

12. What is a common chemical hazard in agriculture?

a) Noise
b) Heat stress
 c) Poisoning or burns (Correct)
d) Falling objects

13. What is a common biological hazard in agriculture?

a) Machinery accidents
b) Chemical spills
c) Zoonotic diseases or infections (Correct)
d) Falling objects

14. What is a common environmental hazard in agriculture?

a) Machinery accidents
b) Chemical spills
c) Heat stress or cold stress (Correct)
d) Falling objects

15. What is a common ergonomic hazard in agriculture?

a) Machinery accidents
b) Chemical spills
c) Musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive movements (Correct)
d) Falling objects

16. What is a common electrical hazard in agriculture?

a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Electrocution (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

17. What is a common fire hazard in agriculture?

a) Machinery accidents
b) Chemical spills
c) Spontaneous combustion or equipment malfunctions (Correct)
d) Falling objects

18. What is a common fall hazard in agriculture?

a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Working at heights or on uneven surfaces (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

19. What is a common noise hazard in agriculture?

a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Hearing loss from loud machinery (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure
 20. What is a common respiratory hazard in agriculture?
a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Inhalation of dust, fumes, or gases (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

Situational Questions: (Answers are straightforward and will not be

explained here for brevity)

21. You're operating a tractor. What is a potential hazard?

a) Sunburn
b) Rollover or entanglement (Correct)
c) Insect bites
d) Chemical exposure

22. You're spraying pesticides. What is a potential hazard?

a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Chemical poisoning (Correct)
d) Falling objects

23. You're working in a silo. What is a potential hazard?

a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Suffocation from grain engulfment (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

24. You're working on a roof. What is a potential hazard?

a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Falling from a height (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

25. You're working with livestock. What is a potential hazard?

a) Sunburn
b) Being kicked or bitten (Correct)
c) Insect bites
d) Chemical exposure

26. You're working in extreme heat. What is a potential

hazard?
a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
 c) Heat stress or heat stroke (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

27. You're working in extreme cold. What is a potential

hazard?
a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Hypothermia (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

28. You're working with electricity. What is a potential

hazard?
a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Electrocution (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

29. You're working with sharp tools. What is a potential

hazard?
a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Cuts or lacerations (Correct)
d) Chemical exposure

30. You notice a spill of chemicals. What is a potential

hazard?
a) Sunburn
b) Insect bites
c) Chemical burns or poisoning (Correct)
d) Falling objects

First Aid in Agriculture Reviewer - 30 Questions with Answers

General First Aid Knowledge:

1. What is the main purpose of first aid?

a) To cure injuries and illnesses
b) To replace professional medical care
c) To provide immediate care until professional help
arrives (Correct)
d) To impress others
2. Why is it important to know first aid in agriculture?
a) To avoid getting hurt
b) To treat minor injuries
 c) To help others in emergencies
d) All of the above (Correct)
3. What is the first step in providing first aid?
a) Call 911
b) Administer medication
c) Assess the situation and ensure your own safety (Correct)
d) Try to move the injured person
4. True or False: It's okay to move an injured person unless it's
absolutely necessary.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Moving an injured person can worsen injuries)
5. What does CPR stand for?
a) Cardiopulmonary Response
b) Cardiopulmonary Rejuvenation
c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Correct)
d) Cardiovascular Protection
6. What is the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?
a) To stop bleeding
b) To treat a heart attack
c) To dislodge an object from someone's airway (Correct)
d) To treat a broken bone
7. True or False: It's okay to give medication to an injured person
unless you are a doctor.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Only administer medication if you are trained and
authorized)
8. What is the importance of keeping a first aid kit readily
available on a farm?
a) To impress visitors
b) To satisfy regulations
c) To have essential supplies for treating injuries (Correct)
d) To avoid getting hurt
9. What are the signs of a heart attack?
a) Chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea
b) Headache, dizziness, confusion
c) Sudden weakness or numbness
d) All of the above (Correct)
10. True or False: First aid training is only for emergency
responders.
a) True
b) False (Correct - Anyone can benefit from first aid training)

Specific First Aid Techniques:

11. How do you control bleeding from a wound?
a) Apply cold water
b) Apply direct pressure to the wound (Correct)
c) Ignore it
d) Suck on the wound

12. How do you treat a burn?

a) Apply butter
b) Break blisters
c) Cool the burn with water and cover it with a sterile
dressing (Correct)
d) Ignore it

13. How do you treat a sprain?

a) Apply heat
b) Apply RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) (Correct)
c) Ignore it
d) Try to move the injured area

14. How do you treat a fracture?

a) Try to set the bone
b) Move the injured area
c) Immobilize the injured area and seek medical
attention (Correct)
d) Ignore it

15. How do you treat a bee sting?

a) Squeeze the stinger
b) Apply ice
c) Remove the stinger and wash the area with soap and
water (Correct)
d) Ignore it

16. How do you treat a snakebite?

a) Cut the wound and suck out the venom
b) Apply a tourniquet
c) Clean the wound, immobilize the area, and seek medical
attention immediately (Correct)
d) Ignore it

17. How do you treat heat exhaustion?

a) Give the person a cold shower
b) Give the person a hot drink
c) Move the person to a cool place, give them water and loosen
their clothing (Correct)
d) Ignore it
 18. How do you treat hypothermia?
a) Give the person a cold shower
b) Give the person a hot drink
c) Move the person to a warm place, wrap them in blankets,
and seek medical attention (Correct)
d) Ignore it

19. How do you treat a choking person?

a) Slap them on the back
b) Perform the Heimlich maneuver (Correct)
c) Give them water
d) Ignore it

20. How do you treat a person who is unconscious?

a) Shake them awake
b) Give them water
c) Check for breathing and call 911 (Correct)
d) Ignore it

Situational Questions: (Answers are straightforward and will not be

explained here for brevity)

21. You witness a farm worker fall and break their leg. What
should you do?
a) Move them to a comfortable position
b) Immobilize the leg and call 911 (Correct)
c) Ignore it

22. You see a coworker get stung by a bee. What should you
do?
a) Squeeze the stinger
b) Remove the stinger and apply ice (Correct)
c) Ignore it

23. You find a person unconscious in a field. What should you

do?
a) Shake them awake
b) Check for breathing and call 911 (Correct)
c) Ignore it

24. You're working with a chainsaw and cut your hand. What
should you do?
a) Ignore it
 b) Apply pressure to the wound and seek medical
attention (Correct)
c) Try to stop the bleeding with dirt

25. You notice a coworker showing signs of heat exhaustion.

What should you do?
a) Give them a cold drink
b) Move them to a cool place and give them water (Correct)
c) Ignore it

26. You're working in a cold environment and notice someone

shivering uncontrollably. What should you do?
a) Give them a hot drink
b) Move them to a warm place and wrap them in
blankets (Correct)
c) Ignore it

27. You hear a loud crash and find a coworker trapped under
a piece of equipment. What should you do?
a) Try to lift the equipment off them
b) Assess the situation, call 911, and stabilize the equipment if
possible (Correct)
c) Ignore it

28. You're working with chemicals and accidentally get some

in your eye. What should you do?
a) Rub your eye
b) Flush your eye with water for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention (Correct)
c) Ignore it

29. You're working with a tractor and it rolls over. What

should you do?
a) Try to right the tractor
b) Assess the situation, call 911, and provide first aid if
necessary (Correct)
c) Ignore it

30. You see a coworker having a seizure. What should you

do?
a) Hold them down
b) Clear the area around them, protect their head, and call
911 (Correct)
c) Ignore it