Engineering Certification Safety Regulations & OSHA Compliance

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of OSHA regulations in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

To ensure safe and healthful working conditions

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To increase worker productivity

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To reduce company insurance costs

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To standardize work schedules

Question 2

When must a workplace incident be reported to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Within 8 hours for fatalities and 24 hours for hospitalizations

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Within 48 hours for all incidents

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Only at the end of the quarter

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Only if requested by an inspector

Question 3

What document must employers maintain to record workplace injuries and illnesses?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300 Log

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OSHA Form 100 Report

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OSHA Form 500 Summary

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OSHA Form 200 Index

Question 4

Which type of hazard involves exposure to harmful substances?

Accepted Answer

Chemical hazard

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Ergonomic hazard

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Physical hazard

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Psychosocial hazard

Question 5

What is the hierarchy of controls for workplace hazards, from most to least effective?

Accepted Answer

Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE

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PPE, administrative controls, engineering controls, substitution, elimination

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Engineering controls, PPE, elimination, substitution, administrative controls

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Administrative controls, engineering controls, PPE, elimination, substitution

Question 6

What does the term "permissible exposure limit" (PEL) refer to?

Accepted Answer

The maximum concentration of a substance workers may be exposed to over an 8-hour shift

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The total amount of overtime allowed per week

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The maximum number of workers in a confined space

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The minimum ventilation rate required in a building