Safety Trained Supervisor Flashcards
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The primary goal of an emergency action plan (EAP) under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 is to:
Answer: Facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies
An EAP establishes procedures to protect employees during emergencies such as fires, medical crises, or natural disasters.
Ergonomic hazards in the workplace primarily lead to which category of work-related disorders?
Answer: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
Ergonomic risk factors such as repetitive motion, forceful exertions, and awkward postures primarily cause musculoskeletal disorders.
When a worker is exposed to a noise level of 90 dBA, OSHA's hearing conservation standard requires a hearing conservation program if that exposure lasts for:
Answer: 8 hours per day (the full workday)
OSHA's permissible exposure limit for noise is 90 dBA for an 8-hour time-weighted average before a full conservation program is mandated at that level.
Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to record the details of each work-related injury or illness?
Answer: OSHA 301 Incident Report
The OSHA 301 Incident Report captures the detailed narrative for each individual recordable work-related injury or illness.
A supervisor discovers a worker using a damaged electrical cord. Under OSHA standards, the supervisor should FIRST:
Answer: Remove the damaged cord from service immediately
Damaged electrical cords present an immediate electrocution or fire hazard and must be removed from service right away.
What is the key difference between a 'hazard' and a 'risk' in safety management?
Answer: A hazard is the source of potential harm; risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm occurring
A hazard is a condition or agent with the potential to cause harm, while risk evaluates the probability and consequence of that harm actually occurring.
During a safety inspection, a supervisor finds a blocked emergency exit. According to OSHA standards, this is:
Answer: A serious violation requiring immediate correction
OSHA requires exit routes to remain unobstructed at all times; a blocked exit is a serious violation that must be corrected immediately.