CTSP OSHA 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) concept intended to protect workers from?
- Falling limbs during pruning
- Unintentional contact with energized electrical conductors (Correct answer)
- Noise-induced hearing loss from chainsaws
- UV radiation exposure during outdoor work
Correct answer: Unintentional contact with energized electrical conductors
MAD establishes the closest distance a qualified worker may approach an energized conductor without proper protective equipment or precautions.
Question 2: OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to have how many sections?
- 8
- 10
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 20
Correct answer: 16
The GHS-aligned HazCom standard requires SDS documents to follow a 16-section format.
Question 3: Which OSHA standard specifically governs arborist work performed near overhead power lines?
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.269 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.502
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.269
29 CFR 1910.269 covers electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work, including tree trimming near energized lines.
Question 4: What does OSHA's lockout/tagout (LOTO) standard (29 CFR 1910.147) protect workers from?
- Falls from elevated work platforms
- Unexpected energization or startup of machinery (Correct answer)
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Struck-by hazards from falling trees
Correct answer: Unexpected energization or startup of machinery
LOTO procedures ensure that machinery is properly shut off and cannot be started again before maintenance or servicing is complete.
Question 5: Under OSHA regulations, an employer must provide a written Hazard Communication program when employees are exposed to:
- Any outdoor weather conditions
- Hazardous chemicals in the workplace (Correct answer)
- Noise levels above 70 dB
- Any lifting tasks over 20 pounds
Correct answer: Hazardous chemicals in the workplace
OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires a written program whenever employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
Question 6: Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to record each work-related injury or illness?
- OSHA Form 300A
- OSHA Form 301
- OSHA Form 300 (Correct answer)
- OSHA Form 302
Correct answer: OSHA Form 300
OSHA Form 300 is the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses used to record each incident.
Question 7: OSHA requires employers to report a work-related in-patient hospitalization to OSHA within:
- 8 hours
- 24 hours (Correct answer)
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 24 hours
Work-related in-patient hospitalizations must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours of the employer learning of the event.
CTSP OSHA 2
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) concept intended to protect workers from?