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Which of the following are safety and health resources workers can use inside of their workplace? Select the 4 answer options that apply.
Which of the following are safety and health resources workers can use inside of their workplace? Select the 4 answer options that apply.
What should your first action be upon finding a safety hazard in your workplace?
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?
Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an injury?
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Where no specific standards apply to a workplace situation, employers must follow the __________.
Where no specific standards apply to a workplace situation, employers must follow the __________.
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How will OSHA most likely respond to a complaint regarding a serious hazard that could result in a fatality or serious injury?
How will OSHA most likely respond to a complaint regarding a serious hazard that could result in a fatality or serious injury?
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What are the phases of an OSHA inspection? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
What are the phases of an OSHA inspection? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
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If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done?
If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done?
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What is being referred to as a barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevents falling?
What is being referred to as a barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevents falling?
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What is your employer required to have on fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet in the workplace? Select the options that apply.
What is your employer required to have on fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet in the workplace? Select the options that apply.
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What are the top three OSHA-cited ladder violations? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
What are the top three OSHA-cited ladder violations? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
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Guardrails have three main parts: a top rail, a mid rail, and a toe board.
Guardrails have three main parts: a top rail, a mid rail, and a toe board.
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Which one of the following is true about employer responsibility in providing fall protection to workers?
Which one of the following is true about employer responsibility in providing fall protection to workers?
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What does an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) do? Select the 4 answer options that apply.
What does an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) do? Select the 4 answer options that apply.
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What requirements must exit routes meet? Select the 5 answer options that apply.
What requirements must exit routes meet? Select the 5 answer options that apply.
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Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?
Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?
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Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?
Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?
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How does an Emergency Action Plan benefit your workplace? Select the 2 answer options that apply.
How does an Emergency Action Plan benefit your workplace? Select the 2 answer options that apply.
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What is the correct order for steps when operating a fire extinguisher?
What is the correct order for steps when operating a fire extinguisher?
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What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) designed to do? Select all that apply.
What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) designed to do? Select all that apply.
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This circuit could be in danger of a what?
This circuit could be in danger of a what?
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If you touch a power line, covered or bare, death is probable.
If you touch a power line, covered or bare, death is probable.
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What type of burn results from high temperatures caused by an electric arc or explosion near the body?
What type of burn results from high temperatures caused by an electric arc or explosion near the body?
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Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe?
Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe?
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Is it safe or unsafe to pull on a cord to remove a plug from a wall receptacle?
Is it safe or unsafe to pull on a cord to remove a plug from a wall receptacle?
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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?
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?
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Where can you find information that tells you the class of your hard hat?
Where can you find information that tells you the class of your hard hat?
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How long will it take for your hearing to be damaged without hearing protection?
How long will it take for your hearing to be damaged without hearing protection?
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What can you do to protect your hands from any hazards on your worksite? Select the options that apply.
What can you do to protect your hands from any hazards on your worksite? Select the options that apply.
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Which of the following is considered full body protection? Select the options that apply.
Which of the following is considered full body protection? Select the options that apply.
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What should you consider when choosing the type of head protection you use?
What should you consider when choosing the type of head protection you use?
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What kind of hazard did the chemical waste cause in the scenario with Remy?
What kind of hazard did the chemical waste cause in the scenario with Remy?
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Why must you be cautious of chemical exposure in the workplace? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
Why must you be cautious of chemical exposure in the workplace? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
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What is the chemical route of entry if a cleaning solution containing sodium hydroxide spills on Howard's arm?
What is the chemical route of entry if a cleaning solution containing sodium hydroxide spills on Howard's arm?
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What are the SDS format requirements?
What are the SDS format requirements?
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As an employee, who is supposed to provide training on the chemicals you are handling or come in contact with at work?
As an employee, who is supposed to provide training on the chemicals you are handling or come in contact with at work?
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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.
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.
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How can you decrease the likelihood of injuries while using forklifts? Select the 5 answer options that apply.
How can you decrease the likelihood of injuries while using forklifts? Select the 5 answer options that apply.
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What are the potential hazards relating to materials handling injuries? Select the 4 answer options that apply.
What are the potential hazards relating to materials handling injuries? Select the 4 answer options that apply.
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Slings should be inspected before each use.
Slings should be inspected before each use.
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What precautions should you take to prevent injuries when dealing with heavy loads? Select all that apply.
What precautions should you take to prevent injuries when dealing with heavy loads? Select all that apply.
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What do safeguarding devices do to protect the worker? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
What do safeguarding devices do to protect the worker? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
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Machine movement can be divided into what two main categories? Select the 2 answer options that apply.
Machine movement can be divided into what two main categories? Select the 2 answer options that apply.
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What are the different types of guards? Select all that apply.
What are the different types of guards? Select all that apply.
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What motion involves a shaft that can easily grip hair and clothing?
What motion involves a shaft that can easily grip hair and clothing?
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What are the two types of primary safeguarding methods? Select the 2 answer options that apply.
What are the two types of primary safeguarding methods? Select the 2 answer options that apply.
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What is the area on a machine where work is actually being performed and material is being processed?
What is the area on a machine where work is actually being performed and material is being processed?
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What are the three main areas of a machine? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
What are the three main areas of a machine? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
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What are the four types of physical hazards? Select the 4 answer options that apply.
What are the four types of physical hazards? Select the 4 answer options that apply.
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Which of these is considered a visual sign of potential chemical hazard? Select all that apply.
Which of these is considered a visual sign of potential chemical hazard? Select all that apply.
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Which of the following could be sources of biological hazards? Select all that apply.
Which of the following could be sources of biological hazards? Select all that apply.
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What is the safest solution to protect yourself from chemical hazards in the work environment?
What is the safest solution to protect yourself from chemical hazards in the work environment?
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Who should empty a designated sharps container?
Who should empty a designated sharps container?
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What are the most common bloodborne pathogens? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
What are the most common bloodborne pathogens? Select the 3 answer options that apply.
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Which of these describe a method in which a bloodborne pathogen may be transmitted? Select all that apply.
Which of these describe a method in which a bloodborne pathogen may be transmitted? Select all that apply.
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Who does OSHA's Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act apply to?
Who does OSHA's Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act apply to?
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What type of hazard is Mary most likely to encounter working at a computer terminal for extended periods?
What type of hazard is Mary most likely to encounter working at a computer terminal for extended periods?
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Which of the following tactics can reduce the likelihood of injury? Select the 5 answer options that apply.
Which of the following tactics can reduce the likelihood of injury? Select the 5 answer options that apply.
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Is Chuck using a safe lifting technique?
Is Chuck using a safe lifting technique?
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What type of posture occurs when you are performing work that causes you to hold the same posture for an extended period?
What type of posture occurs when you are performing work that causes you to hold the same posture for an extended period?
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Which of the four main causes of accidents is involved if Michael's brakes overheat and give out?
Which of the four main causes of accidents is involved if Michael's brakes overheat and give out?
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Where should you be alert while driving?
Where should you be alert while driving?
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Daydreaming while driving is an example of which type of distraction?
Daydreaming while driving is an example of which type of distraction?
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In what areas do high costs from car crashes in the United States occur? Select the 2 answer options that apply.
In what areas do high costs from car crashes in the United States occur? Select the 2 answer options that apply.
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Which of these strategies would be helpful in preventing workplace violence? Select all that apply.
Which of these strategies would be helpful in preventing workplace violence? Select all that apply.
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Which of the following workers could be a victim of workplace violence? Select all that apply.
Which of the following workers could be a victim of workplace violence? Select all that apply.
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You can help build a safe work environment by using your knowledge of violence prevention strategies to spot what?
You can help build a safe work environment by using your knowledge of violence prevention strategies to spot what?
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If you are confronted by a robber, you should cooperate fully with them and let them think they are what?
If you are confronted by a robber, you should cooperate fully with them and let them think they are what?
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Effective controls protect ______ from workplace hazards.
Effective controls protect ______ from workplace hazards.
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In addition to fees, which of the following are considered direct costs for workplace accidents?
In addition to fees, which of the following are considered direct costs for workplace accidents?
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In addition to the cost of legal services and treatment, which of the following are considered direct costs for workplace accidents?
In addition to the cost of legal services and treatment, which of the following are considered direct costs for workplace accidents?
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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.
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.
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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.
