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Safety Standards & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections must a compliant Safety Data Sheet contain?

    Answer: 16

    GHS-aligned HazCom 2012 requires all SDSs to follow a standardized 16-section format.

  2. What is the maximum permissible exposure limit (PEL) for general industry noise established by OSHA as an 8-hour TWA?

    Answer: 90 dBA

    OSHA's PEL for noise exposure in general industry is 90 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA).

  3. A confined space that contains or has potential for a hazardous atmosphere is classified as which type under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146?

    Answer: Permit-required confined space

    A confined space with a hazardous atmosphere or other serious safety hazard meets OSHA's definition of a permit-required confined space.

  4. Which NEC article addresses the installation of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations?

    Answer: Article 500

    NEC Article 500 covers requirements for electrical installations in hazardous locations where flammable gases, vapors, or dusts may be present.

  5. When must an employer provide a written Exposure Control Plan under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard?

    Answer: When employees have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 requires a written Exposure Control Plan for any employer whose workers have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in construction and industrial settings?

    Answer: To protect persons from electric shock by detecting current leakage to ground

    GFCIs monitor the difference between current on the hot and neutral conductors and trip when leakage current (≥5 mA) indicates a path through a person.

  7. According to ISO 45001, what is the key difference between a 'hazard' and a 'risk' in occupational health and safety?

    Answer: A hazard is the source of potential harm; risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm occurring

    ISO 45001 defines a hazard as a source with potential to cause injury or ill health, while risk combines the likelihood of occurrence with the severity of potential harm.