Workplace Safety Principles Flashcards

What is the purpose of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures in a warehouse environment?

Answer: To prevent accidental energization of equipment during maintenance

LOTO procedures ensure that hazardous energy is isolated and cannot be accidentally released while workers perform maintenance or servicing.

Which label element on a GHS-compliant chemical container indicates the type of hazard present?

Answer: Pictogram

GHS pictograms are standardized symbols that visually communicate the specific hazard category of the chemical.

A worker is required to enter a permit-required confined space. What must happen BEFORE entry?

Answer: An entry permit must be completed and authorized, and atmospheric testing conducted

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 requires a written permit, atmospheric testing, and authorized entry procedures before entering a permit-required confined space.

What is the maximum safe angle for a portable ladder from the vertical when in use?

Answer: 25.5 degrees (4:1 ratio)

The 4:1 rule means for every 4 feet of ladder height, the base should be 1 foot out, resulting in approximately a 75-degree angle from horizontal or 15 degrees from vertical.

Which of the following actions is an example of an unsafe forklift operating practice?

Answer: Carrying passengers on the forks or carriage

Forklifts are designed for loads only — carrying passengers on forks or the carriage is strictly prohibited by OSHA and is extremely dangerous.

What does a yellow color-coding on warehouse floor markings typically indicate?

Answer: Traffic lanes and aisle boundaries

Yellow floor markings are the ANSI/OSHA standard for indicating traffic lanes, aisles, and physical hazards requiring caution.

An employee is exposed to a chemical splash to the eyes. What is the IMMEDIATE first aid action?

Answer: Flush the eyes with water for at least 15 minutes

Immediate and continuous water flushing for at least 15 minutes is the standard first aid for chemical eye exposure per ANSI Z358.1.