Safety Regulations and Standards Flashcards
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Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, which employer bears primary responsibility for hazards they create, even if other employers' workers are exposed?
Answer: The creating employer
The creating employer is responsible for hazards they create regardless of which workers are exposed to them.
OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) applies to construction sites when highly hazardous chemicals exceed the threshold quantity. Which document must be completed before beginning covered processes?
Answer: Process Hazard Analysis
A Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is required before operating processes covered under OSHA's PSM standard.
Which OSHA standard specifically covers excavation and trenching safety for construction workers?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926.650
29 CFR 1926.650 through 1926.652 (Subpart P) covers excavation and trenching safety requirements.
When must a competent person inspect an excavation on a construction site?
Answer: Daily before work begins and after any hazard-increasing event
OSHA requires a competent person to inspect excavations daily before work begins and after any event that could increase hazards.
Which ANSI/ISEA standard governs the performance requirements for high-visibility safety apparel used on construction sites?
Answer: ANSI/ISEA 107
ANSI/ISEA 107 establishes performance requirements for high-visibility safety apparel and headwear.
Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), Safety Data Sheets must include how many sections?
Answer: 16
GHS-aligned SDSs must contain exactly 16 sections covering hazard identification, composition, first aid, and more.
A construction supervisor notices a subcontractor using a ladder that violates OSHA standards. Under the multi-employer worksite doctrine, what obligation does the general contractor supervisor have?
Answer: Take reasonable steps to correct or require correction of the hazard
As a controlling employer, the general contractor must exercise reasonable care to detect and correct violations by subcontractors.