Manufacturing Safety (OSHA) Flashcards
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Which US federal agency is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards in manufacturing?
Answer: OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the US Department of Labor, enforces workplace safety regulations.
What is the purpose of a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure?
Answer: Prevent accidental equipment energization during maintenance by isolating energy sources
LOTO procedures protect workers from unexpected release of hazardous energy during equipment servicing or maintenance.
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requires manufacturers to:
Answer: Label hazardous chemicals and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to workers
HazCom (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires chemical labeling, SDS availability, and employee training on chemical hazards.
What does PPE stand for in manufacturing safety?
Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment includes safety gear like hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots worn to reduce workplace hazards.
The hierarchy of hazard controls in OSHA's framework ranks which control as most effective?
Answer: Elimination
Elimination — physically removing the hazard — is the most effective control because it permanently removes the risk.
OSHA requires employers to record work-related injuries on which form?
Answer: OSHA 300 Log
The OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses must be maintained by most employers with 10 or more employees.