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Safety Standards & Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Which hazard communication standard requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to follow a standardized 16-section format?

    Answer: OSHA HazCom 2012 (GHS-aligned)

    OSHA's HazCom 2012 standard aligned US requirements with the Globally Harmonized System, mandating the 16-section SDS format for all hazardous chemicals.

  2. A 'hot work permit' is required before performing which activity in a petroleum facility?

    Answer: Welding near flammable vapor sources

    Hot work permits are mandatory before any spark- or heat-producing activity like welding near sources of flammable vapors to prevent ignition.

  3. Under DOT regulations, the four-digit identification number on a hazmat placard refers to the:

    Answer: UN/NA identification number for the specific material

    The four-digit UN/NA number on a hazmat placard identifies the specific hazardous material and links to emergency response information.

  4. What is the purpose of an atmospheric monitoring program in confined space entry at petroleum facilities?

    Answer: To test for oxygen deficiency, flammable vapors, and toxic gases before entry

    Atmospheric monitoring tests confined spaces for oxygen levels (19.5-23.5%), flammable vapor concentrations below 10% LEL, and toxic gas levels before workers enter.

  5. Which type of fire extinguisher is recommended for Class B fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline?

    Answer: Class B CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher

    Class B fires involving flammable liquids are best suppressed with CO2 or dry chemical extinguishers that smother the fire without spreading the liquid.

  6. The OSHA general duty clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to:

    Answer: Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm

    Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards even when no specific OSHA standard applies.

  7. Pipeline facilities must conduct which type of inspection to comply with API 570 for in-service piping systems?

    Answer: Periodic thickness measurement and visual inspection

    API 570 requires periodic inspection of in-service piping including thickness measurements to track corrosion rates and visual inspection for external damage.