Basic OSHA Practice Flashcards
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What is the minimum height at which fall protection is generally required in the construction industry?
Answer: 6 feet
OSHA requires fall protection in construction at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health standards in the United States?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, is the federal agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations.
What type of OSHA violation is issued when there is a direct relationship between the hazard and the potential for death or serious physical harm?
Answer: Serious violation
A serious violation is cited when the workplace hazard could cause injury or illness that would most likely result in death or serious physical harm.
Which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains information about first-aid measures?
Answer: Section 4
Section 4 of the globally harmonized 16-section SDS format covers first-aid measures for exposure to the chemical.
An OSHA compliance officer arrives at a worksite to conduct an inspection. What is the first step in the inspection process?
Answer: Opening conference with the employer
An OSHA inspection begins with an opening conference where the compliance officer explains the purpose and scope of the visit.
What is the OSHA recordkeeping form used to log individual workplace injuries and illnesses?
Answer: OSHA Form 301
OSHA Form 301 is the Injury and Illness Incident Report used to record details about each individual workplace injury or illness.