How does OSHA enforce its standards? - Ans-Inspections
Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug
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How does OSHA enforce its standards? - Ans-Inspections
Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed to the employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the injury. Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an injury? - Ans-Yes
Whose responsibility is it to provide a safe and healthy workplace? - Ans-Employers
Which of the following are main responsibilites employers have under OSHA's standards? - Ans-Monitor hazards
Keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses
Provide specific equipment, such as PPE
An OSHA inspection follows a standard process, consisting of three phases. What are these phases? - Ans-Opening conference
Citation period
Walkthrough
An OSHA inspection was conducted at Raul's workplace. He is curious about the results and wonders what actions his employers might have to take to fix any issues found during the inspection. Does Raul have a right to this information? - Ans-Yes
How many points of contact does this worker have with the ladder? - Ans-Three
When is a handrail required for stairs? - Ans-After 4 steps
A stairway has 6 steps. Is a handrail required? - Ans-A handrail is required.
What are the main causes of deaths and injuries on scaffolds? - Ans-Falls
Being struck by objects
Electrocution
Scaffold collapse
Bad planking
When footwear has greater traction, what does this mean? - Ans-It is less likely that the shoe will slip while someone is walking.
Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders? - Ans-Ladders should not be moved while a worker is on them.
Rungs and steps are slip resistant.
Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized.
Which of these does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize electrocution hazards? - Ans-Controls on equipment and machinery in the workplace
Switches used with generators
Lighting found throughout the building
Appliances such as freezers or refrigerators
Is placing a plug into a wall receptacle with your hand on the plug safe or unsafe? - Ans-Safe
After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on his car and is electrocuted while opening the car door. What is this an example of? - Ans-Contacting Overhead Power Lines
OSHA standards for electrical equipment and systems cover what elements of an electrical installation? - Ans-Only the exposed or operating elements
In almost all cases, touching power lines or coming into contact with energized sources will result in what? - Ans-Severe injuries or death
Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe? - Ans-Unsafe
About 3 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a building fire. While the fire was limited to one room and there were no injuries, there was about $5,000 worth of structural damage. It was determined that electrical wiring from the mini-refrigerator to the wall receptacle was the cause of the fire. - Ans-Flexible
This occurs when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from a tool or electrical system: - Ans-Ground Fault
This type of burn occurs when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electric conductors, conduits, or other energized equipment. It can also occur when clothing catches on fire. - Ans-Thermal Contact Burn
This is the reflex response that occurs when electrical current passes through the human body. - Ans-Electrical shock
Which of the following statements about hearing protection are true? - Ans-Earplugs and earmuffs are the most common types of hearing protection devices.
Long exposure to high levels of noise can damage your hearing.
OSHA requires your employer to provide you with hearing protection when you are exposed to loud noises for an extended period of time.
Leather palm gloves can protect your hands from what hazards? - Ans-Sharp edges and rough surfaces
What can you use to protect your eyes from impact hazards? - Ans-Safety glasses
Goggles
What should you consider when choosing the type of head protection you use? - Ans-The hazards you expect to encounter
What type of footwear protects you from chemicals and provides extra traction on slippery floors? - Ans-Rubber boots
Sunglasses are just as protective as safety glasses. Is this statement true or false? - Ans-False
Which class of hard hats will protect you from electrical shock? - Ans-Class E
Class G
Which of the following provides the same protection as safety glasses? - Ans-None of these
Alex will need to use a respirator for her new job. When will she be able to safely use a respirator? - Ans-After receiving proper training on respirators
After she feels like the respirator fits her properly
From the hazards listed below, determine which could require foot protection. - Ans-Sharps
Slippery areas
Hazardous liquids
Low-hanging beams
In which cases should you wear gloves? - Ans-When cleaning broken glass
When cleaning blood on a surface
What should you consider when choosing the type of foot protection you use? - Ans-The hazards you expect to encounter
You're going to be performing a task at work that requires a clean air supply. What type of respirator should you use? - Ans-Supplied-Air Respirator
Who is responsible for conducting a hazard assessment? - Ans-Employer
You could be exposed to 20,000 volts of electricity in your job. What class of hard hat will you need to wear? - Ans-Class E
Which of the following statements are true regarding SDSs and labels? - Ans-An SDS contains detailed information
An SDS is attached to the chemical container
What are chemical manufacturers required to provide to anyone who purchases or uses their chemicals for a work purpose? - Ans-Labels
Training
Your employer gives you a list of all chemicals in the entire building and the location of the SDS collection, and he asks you to sign off that you completed the safety training program. What else is required of an employer training program? - Ans-Training for Chemical Handling in your area
PPE needed for work area
Physical and health hazard information for the chemicals in your work area.
Why must you be cautious of chemical exposure in the workplace? - Ans-Exposure Time is Longer
Chemicals are higher in concentration
Chemicals can cause serious incidents in the workplace
Your employer lets you know that the Safety Data Sheets are located on an computer in his office. Does this comply with employer responsibilities? - Ans-No, it is not easy to access them while I'm working
What are the requirements for chemical labels? - Ans-Includes critical information you need to identify the chemical
Includes warnings about the chemical
Legible
Clearly marked
Chemical labels must contain a product identifier, signal word and a pictogram to represent the hazards. What other information is required on a chemical label? - Ans-Precautionary Statements
Hazard Statements
Contact Information
You have been working at a manufacturing site but have been transitioned to a different part of the site with new responsbilities. When should your employer train you on any chemical hazards in this new responsibility? - Ans-Before starting working within the new responsibilities
What are the SDS format requirements? - Ans-They must be in a uniform format as required by law
As an employee, who is supposed to provide training on the chemicals you are handling or come in contact with at work? - Ans-Employer
Remy is smoking too closely to a building that manufactures fertilizer. When he puts out his cigarette near the hazardous waste, it sparks a fire because the fertilizer is flammable. What kind of hazard did the chemical waste cause? - Ans-Physical
Howard has a chemical burn from accidentally spilling a strong basic cleaning solution onto his arm. It causes a small burn mark that goes away after a few weeks. He has no other symptoms. What kind of exposure is this considered? - Ans-Acute
What type of hazards do the standard pictograms represent? - Ans-Chemical
Physical
Health
Environmental
Lee needs to move a large box of packing material across his warehouse. It weighs 7 pounds, but is so tall that he would not be able to see his feet. What should he do in this situation? - Ans-Ask for assistance in case he trips
When operating a crane, which of the following is an important safety precaution? Select all that apply. - Ans-Check for overhead power lines
Ensure your area of travel is clear
Never lift people
What are the main causes of injuries when using forklifts? - Ans-Overturns
Striking pedestrians
Being crushed by a forklift
Falling from a forklift
What are the most common types
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