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Health & Safety Standards Flashcards

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  1. Which regulatory body sets the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) for chemical exposure in U.S. workplaces?

    Answer: OSHA

    OSHA establishes legally enforceable Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) for airborne concentrations of hazardous substances in U.S. workplaces.

  2. In a cleaning operation, a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) pictogram showing a flame over a circle indicates:

    Answer: Oxidizer

    The GHS flame over a circle pictogram specifically denotes an oxidizer, a substance that can intensify fires by releasing oxygen.

  3. What is the minimum number of SDS sections required under the GHS-aligned HazCom 2012 standard?

    Answer: 16

    GHS-aligned Safety Data Sheets must contain exactly 16 standardized sections covering all aspects of chemical hazards, handling, and emergency response.

  4. An ergonomic hazard most commonly associated with commercial floor cleaning is:

    Answer: Repetitive motion injuries from mopping

    Repetitive mopping motions place sustained stress on the shoulders, back, and wrists, making repetitive strain injuries one of the most prevalent ergonomic hazards for cleaning workers.

  5. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, cleaning workers exposed to human blood must be offered which vaccine at no cost?

    Answer: Hepatitis B

    OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to offer Hepatitis B vaccination to all employees with occupational exposure risk at no charge.

  6. When storing incompatible chemicals in a cleaning supply room, the BEST practice is to:

    Answer: Separate incompatible chemicals in different cabinets or areas

    Incompatible chemicals such as acids and bases, or oxidizers and flammables, must be physically separated to prevent dangerous reactions if containers leak or break.

  7. A wet floor sign is primarily used to address which type of hazard?

    Answer: Physical/slip hazard

    Wet floor signs are hazard communication tools that warn building occupants of a physical slip-and-fall risk created by wet or recently mopped surfaces.