AFE Safety, Codes & Regulatory Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) in general industry?
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.147 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.333
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.147
29 CFR 1910.147 is the OSHA standard covering the Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) for general industry.
Question 2: A facilities engineer discovers an unguarded floor opening in a warehouse. Under OSHA 1910.23, what is the minimum standard guardrail height required?
- 36 inches
- 42 inches (Correct answer)
- 48 inches
- 54 inches
Correct answer: 42 inches
OSHA 1910.23 requires standard guardrails to be 42 inches in height to protect workers from falls through floor openings.
Question 3: Under the IBC, which occupancy classification applies to a building used primarily for storage of moderate-hazard materials?
- Group B
- Group F-1
- Group S-1 (Correct answer)
- Group H-3
Correct answer: Group S-1
Group S-1 (Storage, Moderate Hazard) under the IBC applies to buildings used for storage of materials that are not classified as high-hazard.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) under OSHA's PSM standard (29 CFR 1910.119)?
- Document environmental emissions
- Identify and control hazards in processes involving highly hazardous chemicals (Correct answer)
- Train employees on chemical handling
- Establish hazardous waste disposal procedures
Correct answer: Identify and control hazards in processes involving highly hazardous chemicals
A PHA identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards associated with processes using highly hazardous chemicals under OSHA's PSM standard.
Question 5: Which regulation requires facilities to report accidental releases of extremely hazardous substances to local emergency planning committees?
- RCRA
- CERCLA
- EPCRA Section 304 (Correct answer)
- CAA Title V
Correct answer: EPCRA Section 304
EPCRA Section 304 requires immediate notification to local emergency planning committees (LEPCs) when releases of extremely hazardous substances exceed reportable quantities.
Question 6: A sprinkler system is classified as 'Light Hazard Occupancy' per NFPA 13. Which type of facility would most likely fall into this classification?
- Automotive garage
- Office building (Correct answer)
- Woodworking shop
- Paint storage warehouse
Correct answer: Office building
NFPA 13 classifies office buildings as Light Hazard Occupancy due to low quantities of combustibles and limited potential for fires.
Question 7: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what is the minimum clear floor space required at a door opening for wheelchair accessibility?
- 28 inches
- 32 inches (Correct answer)
- 36 inches
- 44 inches
Correct answer: 32 inches
ADA standards require a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches for doors to be accessible to individuals using wheelchairs.
AFE Safety, Codes & Regulatory Compliance 2
Which OSHA standard specifically governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) in general industry?