Mixed Deck — All OSHA Topics Flashcards

What signal word on a GHS label indicates the most severe hazard category?

Answer: Danger

"Danger" denotes more severe hazards, while "Warning" is used for less severe ones.

What should be done with a machine guard that is found bent, cracked, or missing fasteners?

Answer: Tag the machine out of service until repaired

A damaged guard no longer provides protection, so the machine must be taken out of service until repaired.

OSHA provides coverage for:

Answer: All employees and their employers under federal authority

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) primarily covers most private sector employers and their employees under federal authority across the United States. Its mission is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards. Self-employed individuals and many state and local government workers are generally not covered by federal OSHA, though some states have their own OSHA-approved plans that cover public sector employees.

Which OSHA standard covers the Hazard Communication program requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200

29 CFR 1910.1200 is the Hazard Communication Standard that requires employers to maintain SDS for hazardous chemicals.

Which section of a Safety Data Sheet contains information about appropriate firefighting measures?

Answer: Section 5

Section 5 of an SDS covers firefighting measures, including suitable extinguishing media and special hazards from the chemical.

Which PPE is required to protect against falls from heights of six feet or more in construction?

Answer: Personal fall arrest system

A personal fall arrest system with harness, lanyard, and anchorage protects against falls at height.

According to OSHA, what must an employer do when changes in the workplace affect the Emergency Action Plan?

Answer: Review and update the EAP whenever the plan is changed or workplace conditions change

OSHA requires employers to review and update the EAP whenever changes occur that would affect emergency procedures.

Mainly, a GFCI lowers the risk of:

Answer: Electrocution

A Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in the event of a ground-fault. Its primary function is to protect people from severe electric shocks or electrocution by detecting even small imbalances in the electrical current. GFCIs are essential safety devices, especially in wet or outdoor environments where the risk of electrical shock is higher.

What is the general duty of every employer under the OSH Act's General Duty Clause?

Answer: Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm

The General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards.

Under the Hazard Communication Standard, which of the following workers are covered?

Answer: All workers who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal conditions or foreseeable emergencies

The HazCom Standard covers all workers who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals during normal working conditions or in foreseeable emergencies, regardless of industry.

What is the primary purpose of a written hazard communication program?

Answer: To document how the employer will meet HazCom requirements

The written program describes how the employer implements labeling, SDSs, and training.

Can employees be legally fired for reporting a safety violation to OSHA?

Answer: No, whistleblower protections prohibit retaliation

OSHA's whistleblower provisions protect workers from retaliation for reporting safety concerns.

What information must an OSHA-required label on a hazardous chemical container include?

Answer: Product identifier and hazard warnings

Hazard labels must include the product identifier and appropriate hazard warnings.

Which of the following is a key requirement for portable dockboards according to OSHA standards?

Answer: They must be secured to prevent unintentional movement.

OSHA standard 1910.26(c) states that portable dockboards must be secured in position, either by anchoring or by using equipment or devices that prevent them from moving out of a safe position during use.

An air-purifying respirator (APR) is NOT suitable for which of the following conditions?

Answer: Atmospheres where the oxygen level is below 19.5%

Air-purifying respirators filter ambient air and cannot compensate for oxygen-deficient atmospheres; a supplied-air respirator or SCBA must be used instead.

According to OSHA, when may an employer allow employees to provide their own PPE?

Answer: When the employee requests it and the employer ensures it is adequate

Employers may allow employee-owned PPE as long as the employer verifies it is adequate, properly maintained, and sanitary.

Which of the following is a physical hazard rather than a health hazard under HazCom?

Answer: Flammability

Flammability is a physical hazard, while the others describe health hazards.

Which OSHA standard specifically covers PPE requirements for general industry?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.132

29 CFR 1910.132 establishes the general requirements for PPE in general industry workplaces, including hazard assessment and equipment selection.

Which of the following best describes an employee's right under the OSH Act when they believe a workplace poses imminent danger?

Answer: The employee may refuse to perform the dangerous work without fear of retaliation

Under the OSH Act, employees have the right to refuse work they reasonably believe poses imminent danger of death or serious injury, and employers cannot legally retaliate against them for doing so.

What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under the Hazard Communication Standard?

Answer: To provide comprehensive information about chemical hazards and safe handling procedures

An SDS provides detailed information about a chemical's hazards, safe handling, storage, emergency measures, and disposal procedures as required by HazCom.