OSHA Regulations Quiz

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What is the maximum time allowed for an employer to challenge a citation issued by OSHA?

15 working days (correct)

45 working days

10 working days

30 working days

Which OSHA form is specifically used to log work-related injuries and illnesses?

OSHA 300 Form (correct)

OSHA 301 Form

OSHA 302 Form

OSHA 300-A Form

Which of the following is NOT classified as hazardous waste under RCRA?

Electroplating waste

Heavy metals

Corrosive waste

Solid refuse (correct)

What is the required timeframe for reporting a work-related fatality to OSHA?

8 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which hazardous characteristic is NOT used to classify waste as hazardous under RCRA?

Decomposable Signup and view all the answers

What is required of an employer upon an authorized government representative's request for records?

Records must be provided within 4 business days Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the Universal Waste Rule?

Batteries Signup and view all the answers

How long must medical records of employees be maintained?

30 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Land Disposal Restriction (LDR)?

To prohibit hazardous waste disposal without treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following incidents must be reported within 24 hours?

Inpatient hospitalization Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum underground volume threshold for a storage tank to be regulated under these guidelines?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of tanks is excluded from regulatory requirements?

Septic tanks Signup and view all the answers

What does the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) primarily address?

Cleanup of hazardous waste sites Signup and view all the answers

What significant change did the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) introduce?

Increased size of the trust fund Signup and view all the answers

Which Act ensures the public has the right to know about hazardous substances and emergency response planning?

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Signup and view all the answers

Under which legal doctrine does a manufacturer automatically assume liability for injuries caused by a defective product?

Strict Liability Signup and view all the answers

What legal concept means 'let the buyer beware'?

Caveat emptor Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'tort' refer to in legal terms?

A civil wrongdoing causing harm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of general use pesticides?

Available without restrictions to general public use Signup and view all the answers

Which regulatory agency is responsible for the enforcement of the Toxic Substances Control Act?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of OSHA?

Setting and enforcing workplace safety regulations Signup and view all the answers

Which entities are exempt from OSHA regulations?

Public sector employees and self-employed individuals Signup and view all the answers

How many elements are included in the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) according to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standards?

16 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the main requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard?

Implementing a rewards program for safe practices Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'standard' in the context of occupational safety?

A document with requirements and guidelines to ensure safety and suitability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a 'vertical standard'?

Specific standards tailored to individual industries Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established to oversee the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the OSHA?

To assure safe and healthful working conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the standard that relates to health and safety management systems?

ISO 45001 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key responsibility of OSHA?

Developing mandatory job safety and health standards Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Regulations

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) passed in 1970
OSHA's purpose: Ensure safe and healthful working conditions for men and women
Created by U.S. Congress in 1970 to enforce rules and regulations protecting workers from unsafe conditions
OSHA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor
Primary responsibility of OSHA: Reduce workplace hazards, implement new or improved safety and health standards, provide research in occupational health and safety. Maintain a reporting and record-keeping system.
Establish separate responsibilities and rights for employers and employees and enforce them effectively.

Who is Covered Under OSHA?

All private sector employers with one or more workers
OSHA does not apply to: Public sector employees (municipal, country, state, or federal government agencies), self-employed individuals, family members operating farms, or domestic household workers.

What is a Standard?

A standard is a document outlining requirements, guidelines, specifications, and characteristics consistently ensuring materials, products, processes, and services are fit for purpose.
Examples include: ISO 45001- Health and Safety management system, ISO 14001- Environmental Management System, and ISO 9001- Quality Management System

Hazard Communication Standards

Designed to ensure chemical safety in workplaces
Employers using hazardous chemicals must comply with four main requirements:
- Proper chemical labeling on containers
- Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (16 elements)
- Provide information and training to employees
- Develop and maintain a written Hazard Communication program.
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) developed by the UN

OSHA Workplace Compliance

Inspections begin with an opening conference
Inspections end with a closing conference
Citations or penalties are documented in writing, displayed for 3 days then the employer has 15 days to contest it
Medical information cannot be disclosed without employee consent

Record Keeping

Medical records of employees must be maintained for 30 years
Training records must be kept for 3 years
OSHA Form 300 logs work-related injuries and illnesses
OSHA Form 300-A summarizes work-related injuries and illnesses

Reporting

All work-related injuries must be reported to OSHA Form 300 and 301 within 7 working days.
A work-related fatality must be reported within 8 hours.
A work-related injury resulting in hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours.
Employers must provide copies of records to authorized government representatives within 4 business days.

Regulations on Hazardous Materials and Waste

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the primary law governing solid and hazardous waste disposal
Solid waste encompasses garbage, refuse and is categorized into hazardous, and non-hazardous waste.
RCRA establishes a "cradle-to-grave" system for governing hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.

Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)

Prohibits the disposal of hazardous waste without treatment.
Wastes like solvents, electroplating waste, heavy metals, and acids are subject to LDR.
Universal waste rules reduce regulatory burdens for businesses that generate waste like batteries, agricultural pesticides, and thermostats containing mercury.

Used Oil Management Standard

Used oil is any oil (synthetic or refined) contaminated by physical or chemical properties during use.
Animal and vegetable oils are excluded.
Underground storage tanks are subject to regulations.

Exclusions

Farm and residential tanks holding motor fuel less than 1100 gallons used for non-commercial purposes are excluded.
Tanks with capacity of less than 110 gallons are excluded.
Septic tanks and systems collecting storm or wastewaters are excluded

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Also known as Superfund (1980)
Act created taxes to fund cleanup activities for chemical and petroleum industry related incidents

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) (1986)

Provides access to information on new and existing chemicals and requires emergency planning

Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)

EPA classifies and regulates chemical substances

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (1972)

EPA classifies pesticides as general use or restricted use.

Hazardous Waste Operations

Adequate planning is crucial in hazardous waste operations.
Site characterization identifies hazards and worker protection methods.

Tort Law

Tort is a civil wrongdoing causing loss or harm, leading to legal liability.
Categories: Intentional Tort (harmful intent), Negligence Tort (failure to exercise reasonable care), Strict Liability Tort (responsibility regardless of fault).
Key concepts covered: Force Majeure, Anticipatory Breach, Frustration of Purpose, Executory Contract, Non-disclosure Agreement.

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Test your knowledge on the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and its regulations. This quiz covers the key purposes of OSHA, who is covered under its guidelines, and the definitions of standards. Ensure you understand the importance of workplace safety and the roles of both employers and employees.