OSHA Safety Standards Overview

Questions and Answers

Which of the following are safety and health resources workers can use inside of their workplace? Select the 4 answer options that apply.

Employer (correct)

Co-workers (correct)

SDSs (correct)

Training materials (correct)

What should your first action be upon finding a safety hazard in your workplace?

Contact your team leader, supervisor, manager, etc.

Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an injury?

True

Where no specific standards apply to a workplace situation, employers must follow the __________.

General Duty Clause Signup and view all the answers

How will OSHA most likely respond to a complaint regarding a serious hazard that could result in a fatality or serious injury?

Conduct a worksite inspection Signup and view all the answers

What are the phases of an OSHA inspection? Select the 3 answer options that apply.

Opening conference Signup and view all the answers

If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done?

They must be flagged with highly visible materials at least every six feet. Signup and view all the answers

What is being referred to as a barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevents falling?

Guardrail Signup and view all the answers

What is your employer required to have on fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet in the workplace? Select the options that apply.

Ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems. Signup and view all the answers

What are the top three OSHA-cited ladder violations? Select the 3 answer options that apply.

Not having a portable ladder extend three feet above the landing. Signup and view all the answers

Guardrails have three main parts: a top rail, a mid rail, and a toe board.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is true about employer responsibility in providing fall protection to workers?

Employers have flexibility in choosing a fall protection system they believe will work best in a situation. Signup and view all the answers

What does an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) do? Select the 4 answer options that apply.

Identifies medical response options and designates an assembly area. Signup and view all the answers

What requirements must exit routes meet? Select the 5 answer options that apply.

Exit to an outside area. Signup and view all the answers

Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?

Smoke is accumulating on the ceiling, but visibility is good. Signup and view all the answers

Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?

The room temperature is only slightly increased. Signup and view all the answers

How does an Emergency Action Plan benefit your workplace? Select the 2 answer options that apply.

It's less likely that injuries will occur during an emergency. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order for steps when operating a fire extinguisher?

P.A.S.S. (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) designed to do? Select all that apply.

Detect when the current leakage is greater than 5 mA. Signup and view all the answers

This circuit could be in danger of a what?

Overload Signup and view all the answers

If you touch a power line, covered or bare, death is probable.

True Signup and view all the answers

What type of burn results from high temperatures caused by an electric arc or explosion near the body?

Arc or Flash Burn Signup and view all the answers

Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe?

False Signup and view all the answers

Is it safe or unsafe to pull on a cord to remove a plug from a wall receptacle?

False Signup and view all the answers

In a situation where you expect to encounter airborne hazardous substances, but you don't need skin protection, what level of full-body protection will you need?

Level C. Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find information that tells you the class of your hard hat?

Read the label inside the hard hat. Signup and view all the answers

How long will it take for your hearing to be damaged without hearing protection?

4 hours. Signup and view all the answers

What can you do to protect your hands from any hazards on your worksite? Select the options that apply.

Inspect your gloves for any damage before wearing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered full body protection? Select the options that apply.

Level D: Normal work clothes. Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when choosing the type of head protection you use?

The hazards you expect to encounter. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of hazard did the chemical waste cause in the scenario with Remy?

Physical Signup and view all the answers

Why must you be cautious of chemical exposure in the workplace? Select the 3 answer options that apply.

Chemicals can cause serious incidents in the workplace. Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical route of entry if a cleaning solution containing sodium hydroxide spills on Howard's arm?

Absorption Signup and view all the answers

What are the SDS format requirements?

They must be in a uniform format as required by law. Signup and view all the answers

As an employee, who is supposed to provide training on the chemicals you are handling or come in contact with at work?

Employer Signup and view all the answers

What are chemical manufacturers required to provide to anyone who purchases or uses their chemicals for work purposes? Select the 2 answer options that apply.

Labels Signup and view all the answers

How can you decrease the likelihood of injuries while using forklifts? Select the 5 answer options that apply.

Follow struck-by guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential hazards relating to materials handling injuries? Select the 4 answer options that apply.

Being crushed by machines, falling materials, or improper materials Signup and view all the answers

Slings should be inspected before each use.

True Signup and view all the answers

What precautions should you take to prevent injuries when dealing with heavy loads? Select all that apply.

Avoid lifting above shoulder level Signup and view all the answers

What do safeguarding devices do to protect the worker? Select the 3 answer options that apply.

Stops hazardous action if a worker's body part comes too close Signup and view all the answers

Machine movement can be divided into what two main categories? Select the 2 answer options that apply.

Actions Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of guards? Select all that apply.

Fixed Signup and view all the answers

What motion involves a shaft that can easily grip hair and clothing?

Rotating Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of primary safeguarding methods? Select the 2 answer options that apply.

Guards Signup and view all the answers

What is the area on a machine where work is actually being performed and material is being processed?

Point of Operation Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main areas of a machine? Select the 3 answer options that apply.

Device Signup and view all the answers

What are the four types of physical hazards? Select the 4 answer options that apply.

Vibration Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is considered a visual sign of potential chemical hazard? Select all that apply.

Liquid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could be sources of biological hazards? Select all that apply.

Animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the safest solution to protect yourself from chemical hazards in the work environment?

Remove the chemical hazards Signup and view all the answers

Who should empty a designated sharps container?

Professional biohazard removal services Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common bloodborne pathogens? Select the 3 answer options that apply.

HIV Signup and view all the answers

Which of these describe a method in which a bloodborne pathogen may be transmitted? Select all that apply.

Skin injury Signup and view all the answers

Who does OSHA's Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act apply to?

Employers of workers who may be exposed to potentially infectious materials. Signup and view all the answers

What type of hazard is Mary most likely to encounter working at a computer terminal for extended periods?

Static posture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tactics can reduce the likelihood of injury? Select the 5 answer options that apply.

Use low vibration tools Signup and view all the answers

Is Chuck using a safe lifting technique?

True Signup and view all the answers

What type of posture occurs when you are performing work that causes you to hold the same posture for an extended period?

Static Signup and view all the answers

Which of the four main causes of accidents is involved if Michael's brakes overheat and give out?

Vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Where should you be alert while driving?

Anywhere you drive Signup and view all the answers

Daydreaming while driving is an example of which type of distraction?

Cognitive Signup and view all the answers

In what areas do high costs from car crashes in the United States occur? Select the 2 answer options that apply.

Human lives Signup and view all the answers

Which of these strategies would be helpful in preventing workplace violence? Select all that apply.

Put safety first and always stay aware of your surroundings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following workers could be a victim of workplace violence? Select all that apply.

Retail workers Signup and view all the answers

You can help build a safe work environment by using your knowledge of violence prevention strategies to spot what?

Warning signs Signup and view all the answers

If you are confronted by a robber, you should cooperate fully with them and let them think they are what?

In control Signup and view all the answers

Effective controls protect ______ from workplace hazards.

the worker Signup and view all the answers

In addition to fees, which of the following are considered direct costs for workplace accidents?

Bills Signup and view all the answers

In addition to the cost of legal services and treatment, which of the following are considered direct costs for workplace accidents?

Hospital costs Signup and view all the answers

In addition to the steps in the hierarchy of controls, what should an employer do to prevent or control workplace hazards? Select the 3 answer options that apply.

Use a hazard control plan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to OSHA

Safety and health resources for workers: employers, co-workers, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), training materials.
First action upon finding a hazard: contact a team leader or supervisor.

Drug Testing and Injury Reporting

Employers may misuse drug testing programs against workers reporting injuries, as seen in Simon's case.

General Duty Clause

Employers must adhere to the General Duty Clause when specific safety standards do not apply.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA inspections consist of three phases: opening conference, walkthrough, and closing conference.
A complaint about serious hazards triggers a worksite inspection by OSHA.

Safety at Heights

Wire rope guardrails must be flagged every six feet for visibility.
Fixed ladders over 24 feet require additional climber training and safety systems.

Ladder Safety

Top three OSHA-cited ladder violations: insufficient height extension, improper step use, lack of training.

Fall Protection

Guardrails consist of a top rail, mid rail, and toe board, and employers have flexibility in choosing fall protection systems.

Emergency Action Plans

Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) assign responsibilities, outline evacuation routes, and identify emergencies.

Fire Safety

Exit routes must lead outside, be sufficient for the number of evacuees, unlocked, properly signposted, and large enough.
Use of portable fire extinguishers is appropriate when visibility is good and smoke is accumulating.

Electrical Safety

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) detect electrical leakage and protect against electrocution.
Overhead power lines pose electrocution risks, regardless of protective coverings.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Level C protection is needed in airborne hazardous situations where skin protection isn't required.
Head protection must match the hazards of the work environment.

Hazard Communication

Employers must provide training on chemicals used in the workplace and supply SDSs and labels.

Materials Handling

To prevent injuries when using forklifts: practice safe driving, distribute loads, follow struck-by guidelines.

Machine Guarding

Safeguarding devices detect and prevent operator contact with moving machine parts.
Categories of machine movement include motions and actions, with guards and devices as primary safeguarding methods.

Safe Work Practices

Use ergonomic tools and techniques to reduce the likelihood of injury and take breaks to avoid static posture risks.

Safe Driving Practices

Be alert while driving anywhere, and recognize cognitive distractions like daydreaming.

Preventing Workplace Violence

Strategies to prevent violence include sharing safety tips, staying aware, and reporting aggressive behavior.
Any worker, including auto mechanics and retail workers, can be a victim of workplace violence.

Safety and Health Programs

Effective controls are essential to protect workers from hazards.
Direct costs of workplace accidents include hospital costs and treatment fees.

Hazard Control

Employers should develop emergency plans, evaluate existing controls, and implement a hazard control plan to ensure workplace safety.

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This quiz covers essential OSHA safety and health guidelines, including employer responsibilities, drug testing, and injury reporting. Learn about inspections, safety at heights, and ladder safety regulations to ensure a safe workplace environment. Test your knowledge on how to recognize and report hazards effectively.