CAR Workplace Safety and OSHA 5

Question 1

Under OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space standard, which of the following areas in an auto recycling facility would most likely qualify as a permit-required confined space?

Accepted Answer

An underground fluid collection sump with limited entry and poor ventilation

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A vehicle dismantling bay with overhead doors on both ends

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An open-top parts washing tank less than 3 feet deep

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A storage shed with a single door and a window

Question 2

What does OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) require of automotive recycling employers?

Accepted Answer

Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm

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Follow only the specific OSHA standards that apply to their industry classification

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Submit annual safety plans to the regional OSHA office

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Maintain a safety committee with at least 50% employee representation

Question 3

A new employee at an auto recycler notices refrigerant venting into the air from a vehicle AC system being dismantled. What should the employee do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the work and report it, as venting refrigerant is illegal under EPA Section 608

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Continue working; small amounts of refrigerant are not regulated

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Ventilate the area and resume after 10 minutes

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File an OSHA complaint; this violates the Respiratory Protection Standard

Question 4

What type of training is required before a worker operates a powered industrial truck (forklift) in an auto salvage yard?

Accepted Answer

Formal instruction, practical training, and an evaluation by a certified trainer

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A written safety quiz and one hour of supervised driving

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Valid driver's license and completion of a company orientation video

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Manufacturer certification issued by the forklift dealer

Question 5

When dismantling hybrid or electric vehicles, what is the primary electrical safety precaution that must be taken first?

Accepted Answer

Disable and isolate the high-voltage system using insulated tools and follow the manufacturer's service manual

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Allow the vehicle to sit unplugged for 24 hours before touching it

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Remove the 12-volt auxiliary battery and assume all power is off

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Wear standard rubber work gloves and proceed normally

Question 6

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, how long must employers retain Safety Data Sheets for chemicals no longer in use?

Accepted Answer

30 years

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5 years

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10 years

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As long as the business is open

Question 7

What is the purpose of OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting (SST) program in relation to auto recycling facilities?

Accepted Answer

Direct programmed inspections to high-hazard workplaces with elevated injury and illness rates

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Provide safety grants to small auto recyclers with fewer than 50 employees

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Require all auto recyclers to submit annual safety audits to OSHA

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Exempt facilities with low incident rates from routine OSHA inspections