OSHA Compliance Flashcards

Under OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard, what is the minimum width required for a fixed industrial stairway?

Answer: 22 inches

OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.25 requires fixed industrial stairs to be at least 22 inches wide.

Which OSHA standard specifically governs Process Safety Management (PSM) of highly hazardous chemicals?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.119

29 CFR 1910.119 is OSHA's Process Safety Management standard, designed to prevent catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals.

What OSHA program allows employees to request a workplace inspection without revealing their identity to the employer?

Answer: Whistleblower Protection Program

OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program allows employees to file complaints confidentially under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

In construction, OSHA's fall protection standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection at heights of:

Answer: 6 feet

OSHA's construction fall protection standard requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more.

Which element is NOT required to be included on a GHS-compliant hazard label?

Answer: Manufacturer's annual revenue

GHS labels must include product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, precautionary statements, pictograms, and supplier info — not financial data.

What is OSHA's SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) designed to recognize?

Answer: Small businesses that have achieved exemplary safety and health management

SHARP recognizes small and medium-sized employers who have demonstrated exemplary safety programs through OSHA On-Site Consultation.

Under OSHA's electrical safety standard (29 CFR 1910.303), what is the minimum clearance required in front of electrical panels rated up to 150V to ground?

Answer: 3 feet

OSHA requires at least 3 feet of clear working space in front of electrical equipment rated up to 150 volts to ground.