Occupational Health & Hazard Control Flashcards

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are most commonly associated with which ergonomic risk factor combination?

Answer: Force, repetition, and awkward posture

The triad of force, repetition, and awkward posture are the primary ergonomic risk factors linked to work-related MSDs.

What does the term 'permissible exposure limit' (PEL) represent in occupational health?

Answer: The legal maximum airborne concentration of a substance for an 8-hour workday

PELs are legally enforceable OSHA limits representing the maximum allowable airborne concentration over an 8-hour TWA.

Which OSHA standard requires employers to maintain a written program for controlling hazardous energy during equipment servicing?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.147 (LOTO)

The Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) requires a written energy control program, also known as lockout/tagout (LOTO).

Heat stress illness progression from least to most severe is:

Answer: Heat cramps → heat exhaustion → heat stroke

The typical progression of heat-related illness severity goes from heat cramps to heat exhaustion to life-threatening heat stroke.

Which respiratory protection program element does OSHA require be documented in writing?

Answer: The written respiratory protection program itself

29 CFR 1910.134 requires employers to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program tailored to the workplace.

When conducting a job hazard analysis (JHA), what is the correct sequence of steps?

Answer: Select job → break into steps → identify hazards → propose controls

A JHA follows the sequence: select the job, break it into steps, identify hazards for each step, then propose controls.

A facility stores more than 10,000 pounds of a highly hazardous chemical. Which OSHA standard most likely applies?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.119 (PSM)

OSHA's Process Safety Management standard (29 CFR 1910.119) applies to facilities with threshold quantities of listed highly hazardous chemicals.