Hazard Recognition and Control Flashcards

Which OSHA standard requires employers to conduct a hazard assessment to determine if PPE is necessary?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.132

29 CFR 1910.132 requires employers to assess the workplace for hazards and determine appropriate PPE.

A maintenance worker notices a machine guard is missing from a conveyor belt. What is the FIRST action the worker should take?

Answer: De-energize the machine and report the hazard immediately

The immediate action is to de-energize the unguarded equipment and report the hazard to prevent injury.

What does the acronym 'JHA' stand for in the context of hazard recognition?

Answer: Job Hazard Analysis

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a technique used to identify hazards associated with each step of a job task.

Which type of control measure is considered MOST effective in the hierarchy of controls?

Answer: Elimination

Elimination—removing the hazard entirely—is the most effective control because it completely removes the risk.

An employee is exposed to noise levels averaging 95 dBA over an 8-hour shift. According to OSHA, what is the maximum permissible exposure time at this level?

Answer: 4 hours

OSHA's permissible exposure limit table allows only 4 hours of exposure at 95 dBA.

Which chemical hazard communication element on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) describes first aid measures?

Answer: Section 4

Section 4 of the GHS-aligned SDS covers first-aid measures for exposure by inhalation, skin, eyes, and ingestion.

What term describes a hazard that results from the interaction of multiple factors such as repetition, force, and awkward posture?

Answer: Ergonomic hazard

Ergonomic hazards involve physical factors like repetition, force, vibration, and posture that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders.