Safety Regulations & Standards Flashcards
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A state that has received OSHA approval to operate its own occupational safety and health program must maintain standards that are:
Answer: At least as effective as federal OSHA standards
State OSHA plans must be 'at least as effective' as federal OSHA standards, and states may adopt more protective requirements.
Which ANSI standard provides guidance for the development of occupational safety and health management systems in the United States?
Answer: ANSI Z10
ANSI/ASSP Z10 is the American national standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
Under 29 CFR 1910.132, when must an employer conduct a hazard assessment to determine necessary personal protective equipment?
Answer: Before assigning employees to tasks requiring PPE
OSHA requires employers to assess the workplace for hazards and determine appropriate PPE before employees perform tasks that may expose them to those hazards.
The OSHA Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) requires a written respiratory protection program whenever respirators are:
Answer: Required for employees due to hazardous exposures
A written respiratory protection program is mandatory whenever respirators are required to protect workers from hazardous atmospheric conditions.
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), facilities must report releases of extremely hazardous substances to the LEPC when the release exceeds the:
Answer: Reportable Quantity (RQ)
EPCRA Section 304 requires immediate notification to the LEPC and SERC when a release of an extremely hazardous substance exceeds its Reportable Quantity.
OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize worksites that demonstrate:
Answer: Exemplary safety and health management systems with injury rates below industry averages
VPP recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective safety and health management systems resulting in injury and illness rates below industry averages.
Which section of the OSH Act gives employees the right to request an OSHA inspection without fear of employer retaliation?
Answer: Section 11(c)
Section 11(c) of the OSH Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who exercise their rights, including requesting an OSHA inspection.