Safety & Emergency Workplace Safety (OSHA) 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers must provide a workplace free from what?
- Recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm or death (Correct answer)
- All potential risks regardless of severity
- Any discomfort to employees
- Noise above any level
Correct answer: Recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm or death
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Question 2: Within how many hours must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 8 hours
OSHA requires employers to report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours of the incident.
Question 3: What color are OSHA safety data sheets (SDS) required to follow under HazCom 2012?
- GHS 16-section format (no specific color) (Correct answer)
- Blue and white
- Orange and black
- Red and yellow
Correct answer: GHS 16-section format (no specific color)
OSHA's HazCom 2012 aligns with GHS and mandates the 16-section SDS format, but does not specify colors for the document itself.
Question 4: What is the OSHA permissible noise exposure limit for an 8-hour workday?
- 90 dB(A) (Correct answer)
- 85 dB(A)
- 95 dB(A)
- 80 dB(A)
Correct answer: 90 dB(A)
OSHA's PEL for occupational noise exposure is 90 dB(A) as an 8-hour time-weighted average (29 CFR 1910.95).
Question 5: Which OSHA standard covers lockout/tagout procedures?
- 29 CFR 1910.147 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.303
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.147
OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard is found at 29 CFR 1910.147.
Question 6: What does PPE stand for in OSHA regulations?
- Personal Protective Equipment (Correct answer)
- Primary Protective Ensemble
- Personal Prevention Equipment
- Protective Personnel Equipment
Correct answer: Personal Protective Equipment
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) refers to protective gear worn to minimize exposure to workplace hazards.
Safety & Emergency Workplace Safety (OSHA) 1
Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers must provide a workplace free from what?