OSHA Regulations Quiz

<p>8 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decomposable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Records must be provided within 4 business days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Batteries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prohibit hazardous waste disposal without treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inpatient hospitalization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Septic tanks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cleanup of hazardous waste sites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased size of the trust fund (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strict Liability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caveat emptor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A civil wrongdoing causing harm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Available without restrictions to general public use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Setting and enforcing workplace safety regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public sector employees and self-employed individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>16 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing a rewards program for safe practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A document with requirements and guidelines to ensure safety and suitability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specific standards tailored to individual industries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assure safe and healthful working conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ISO 45001 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing mandatory job safety and health standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A system developed by the United Nations that aims to harmonize classification and communication of chemical hazards worldwide.

A federal agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women.

A written notice issued by OSHA to an employer who is in violation of safety and health standards.

The act of keeping and maintaining records related to workplace safety, health, and hazards.

A law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste, aiming to protect human health and the environment.

A specific type of waste that is classified as ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.

A program established by RCRA that prohibits the disposal of hazardous waste without proper treatment.

A regulation developed to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses that generate specific types of waste.

Oil that has been used and contaminated by physical or chemical properties.

A form used by employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses.

An underground storage tank system with underground piping connected to the tank, where at least 10% of the combined volume is underground.

A law that created taxes on chemical and petroleum industries to fund the cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

An amendment to CERCLA that increased the size of the Superfund and emphasized permanent solutions for cleanup.

A law that requires businesses to report releases of hazardous materials and to plan for emergencies.

A law that requires companies to gather data on existing and new chemical substances.

A law that regulates the production, sale, and use of pesticides.

A legal liability placed on manufacturers and sellers when customers are harmed by a defective product.

A type of legal liability where fault or negligence is not required. It applies to situations where a specific activity is considered inherently dangerous.

A legal doctrine that states the evidence speaks for itself, suggesting that negligence occurred due to the circumstances of a case.

A legal principle that emphasizes the buyer's responsibility to inspect a product or service before purchasing.

A federal law passed in 1970, aiming to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for all workers. It is enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

The governing body and agency of the U.S. Department of Labor created under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to set and enforce workplace safety standards.

A document defining requirements, guidelines, or specifications to guarantee materials, products, processes, and services are fit for purpose. Examples include ISO standards like ISO 45001 (Health and Safety management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).

OSHA regulations that apply to a broad range of industries. Examples include Fire Protection, Hazard Communication, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

OSHA regulations designed specifically for particular industries such as construction, sawmills, or chemical manufacturing.

An OSHA standard aimed at ensuring chemical safety in the workplace. It requires employers to label containers, provide safety data sheets (SDS), train employees, and maintain a hazard communication program.

Safety data sheets that must be provided by employers to workers. They contain 16 sections detailing chemical hazard information.

The process of providing employees with necessary information and training to identify, understand, and manage risks associated with hazardous chemicals.

A written document that outlines an employer's procedures for managing hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard.

The requirement under the Hazard Communication Standard for employers to ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals are properly labeled with hazard warnings and information.