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What is the purpose of the OSHA 300 Form?
What is the purpose of the OSHA 300 Form?
What must an employer do within 8 hours concerning a work-related fatality?
What must an employer do within 8 hours concerning a work-related fatality?
What is a characteristic of hazardous waste under the RCRA?
What is a characteristic of hazardous waste under the RCRA?
How long must an employer maintain medical records of employees?
How long must an employer maintain medical records of employees?
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Which of the following is categorized as universal waste?
Which of the following is categorized as universal waste?
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What does the LDR stand for in waste management regulations?
What does the LDR stand for in waste management regulations?
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How long does an employer have to challenge a citation or penalty?
How long does an employer have to challenge a citation or penalty?
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Which form serves as a summary of work-related injuries and illnesses?
Which form serves as a summary of work-related injuries and illnesses?
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In case of an authorized government representative asking for records, within how many business days must an employer provide copies?
In case of an authorized government representative asking for records, within how many business days must an employer provide copies?
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What type of waste does RCRA primarily govern?
What type of waste does RCRA primarily govern?
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What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
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Which agency is responsible for enforcing regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
Which agency is responsible for enforcing regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
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Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
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What are Horizontal Standards?
What are Horizontal Standards?
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What is NOT a requirement of the Hazard Communication Standards?
What is NOT a requirement of the Hazard Communication Standards?
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What does a standard provide?
What does a standard provide?
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Which of the following is an example of a Vertical Standard?
Which of the following is an example of a Vertical Standard?
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Which of the following is a key element of the Hazard Communication Standards?
Which of the following is a key element of the Hazard Communication Standards?
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What is the function of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
What is the function of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
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What does ISO stand for in the context of occupational health and safety management systems?
What does ISO stand for in the context of occupational health and safety management systems?
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What is a characteristic of an underground storage tank system?
What is a characteristic of an underground storage tank system?
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Which tanks are excluded from regulations under the relevant laws?
Which tanks are excluded from regulations under the relevant laws?
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What does CERCLA stand for?
What does CERCLA stand for?
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What was a key goal of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA)?
What was a key goal of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA)?
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What does the Toxic Substances Control Act aim to secure?
What does the Toxic Substances Control Act aim to secure?
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What category do pesticides classified for general use fall into?
What category do pesticides classified for general use fall into?
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What is 'strict liability' in legal terms?
What is 'strict liability' in legal terms?
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What does the term 'res ipsa loquitur' imply?
What does the term 'res ipsa loquitur' imply?
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What is tort as defined in the legal context?
What is tort as defined in the legal context?
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Which act focuses on community rights to know about chemical hazards?
Which act focuses on community rights to know about chemical hazards?
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Study Notes
Regulations
- Occupational Safety and Health Act passed in 1970
- Purpose: Ensure safe and healthful working conditions for men and women
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is an agency of the US Department of Labor
- Created by Congress in 1970 to set and enforce rules and regulations protecting workers from unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.
- Primary responsibility of OSHA:
- Reduce workplace hazards and implement new or improved safety and health standards
- Provide research on occupational health and safety
- Maintain a reporting and record-keeping system
- Establish separate responsibilities and rights for employers and employees
- Develop mandatory job safety and health standards and effectively enforce them
- Covered under OSHA:
- All private sector employers with one or more employees
- Does not apply to public sector employees (municipal, country, state or federal government agencies), self-employed individuals, family members operating a farm, or domestic household workers
Standards
- Standard: A document providing requirements, guidelines, specifications or characteristics for consistent quality of materials, products, processes and services
- Examples:
- ISO 45001 - Health and Safety management system
- ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System
- ISO 9001 - Quality Management System
Hazard Communication Standards
- Designed to ensure chemical safety in the workplace.
- Four main requirements:
- Proper chemical labeling on containers
- Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Provide information and training to employees
- Develop and maintain a written Hazard Communication program
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
- Developed by UN
- OSHA workplace compliance office
Inspection Procedures
- Starting of inspection - Opening Conference
- Closing conference after completing the inspection
- Written notice (citation) displayed for 3 days
- Employers have 15 working days to challenge citation or penalty.
Record Keeping
- Medical information not disclosed without employee's written consent
- Medical records of employees must be maintained for 30 years
- Training records kept for 3 years
Reporting
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OSHA 300 Form: Log of work-related injuries and illnesses
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OSHA 300-A Form: Summary of work-related injuries and illnesses
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OSHA 301 Form: Injury and Illness Incident Report
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Work-related recordable injuries, including: Lost Time Injury (LTI), No First Aid Injuries, medical treatment, injuries, fatality, lost time working days
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Dangerous occurrences
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All work-related recordable injuries must be reported to OSHA form 300 and 301 within 7 working days.
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Work-related fatalities must be reported within 8 hours.
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A work-related injury resulting in inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours.
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Employers must provide copies of records to authorized government representatives within 4 business days.
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Record-keeping is required for 30 years for medical records
Regulations on Hazardous Materials and Wastes
- RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act):
- Primary law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
- Solid waste includes hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Categories solid waste: hazardous and non-hazardous
- Waste is classified as "cradle to grave" to manage hazardous waste
Hazardous Waste
- A waste that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic is considered hazardous.
Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)
- Prohibits the disposal of hazardous waste without treatment
- Wastes subject to LDR include solvents, electroplating waste, heavy metals, and acids.
Universal Waste Rule
- Reduces regulatory burden on businesses that generate universal waste
- Examples include batteries, agricultural pesticides, and thermostats containing mercury
Used Oil Management Standard
- Used oil is any oil that has been used (refined or synthetic)
- Contaminated by chemical or physical properties.
- Animal and Vegetable oils are excluded
Underground Storage Tanks
- Tank system with underground piping that is connected to the tank and has at least 10% of its combined volume underground.
- Tank sizes include 100 liters and 10 liters
Exclusions from Regulations
- Farm and residential tanks holding less than 1100 gallons of fuel for non-commercial use
- Tanks holding less than 110 gallons
- Septic tanks and systems for collecting storm water and waste water
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (Superfund)
- Created taxes on chemical and petroleum industries
- A trust fund for cleanup when no responsible parties are identified
- Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) increased the size of the trust fund
- Stressed permanent remedies and innovative treatment techniques in cleaning up hazardous waste
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
- Chemical substances, especially new and existing ones, are required to be reported.
Toxic Substance Control Act (1976)
- Secures information on all new and existing chemical substances
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (1972)
- EPA classifies pesticides (general or restricted use).
- General use: any person can use
- Restricted use: only certified applicators can use
Hazardous Waste Operations
- Adequate planning is crucial in hazardous waste operations.
- Site characterization: Identifies site hazards and worker protection methods
Legal Terms
- Product Liability: Manufacturer and seller's liability when customers are harmed by a defective product.
- Strict Liability: Liability despite no proof of fault (e.g., owning a dangerous animal).
- Res ipsa loquitur: "the thing speaks for itself" - obvious negligence.
- Caveat Emptor: "Let the buyer beware"
TORT
- Tort: a wrong done or harm against another
- Categories of tort
- Intentional tort (e.g., assault, defamation)
- Negligence tort (e.g., slip-and-fall accidents)
- Strict liability tort (e.g., animal attack, dangerous activities
Force Majeure and Breach
- Force majeure: Superior power, act of god, war
- Anticipatory breach: party demonstrates intent not to perform.
- Frustration of purpose: unexpected event makes contract impossible to perform.
- Executory contract: obligations over time. -Non-disclosure agreement: Protecting confidential information.
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This quiz covers the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed in 1970, detailing its purpose, the role of OSHA, and the protections it provides for workers. Test your knowledge on the key responsibilities of OSHA and the scope of the act in promoting safe working environments.
