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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)
What are the three main areas of a machine? (Select all that apply)
What are the three main areas of a machine? (Select all that apply)
Which of Tina's rights under OSHA was violated in her situation?
Which of Tina's rights under OSHA was violated in her situation?
Freedom from retaliation for exercising health and safety rights.
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 does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize electrocution hazards? (Select all that apply)
What does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize electrocution hazards? (Select all that apply)
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What are the four types of physical hazards?
What are the four types of physical hazards?
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Are chemical hazards always visible?
Are chemical hazards always visible?
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What else can be done to reduce fall hazards besides keeping floors clean and dry?
What else can be done to reduce fall hazards besides keeping floors clean and dry?
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What should you be prepared to do if workplace violence occurs? (Select all that apply)
What should you be prepared to do if workplace violence occurs? (Select all that apply)
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How frequently should you take breaks when driving long distances?
How frequently should you take breaks when driving long distances?
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How old must you be to operate a forklift?
How old must you be to operate a forklift?
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What's the best way to find the load capacity of a crane?
What's the best way to find the load capacity of a crane?
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Why is understanding the risks and hazards associated with fires important?
Why is understanding the risks and hazards associated with fires important?
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What requirements must exit routes meet? (Select all that apply)
What requirements must exit routes meet? (Select all that apply)
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Who is responsible for training workers on the use of PPE?
Who is responsible for training workers on the use of PPE?
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Who is responsible for making sure that PPE fits each worker properly?
Who is responsible for making sure that PPE fits each worker properly?
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A good posture is one that places the least amount of ______ on your muscles and joints.
A good posture is one that places the least amount of ______ on your muscles and joints.
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What other actions can cause injury besides lifting heavy loads? (Select all that apply)
What other actions can cause injury besides lifting heavy loads? (Select all that apply)
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What are chemical manufacturers required to provide to anyone who purchases or uses their chemicals for a work purpose? (Select all that apply)
What are chemical manufacturers required to provide to anyone who purchases or uses their chemicals for a work purpose? (Select all that apply)
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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 is required before using a respirator?
What is required before using a respirator?
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What usually results from slips and trips?
What usually results from slips and trips?
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Study Notes
Types of Guards
- Interlocked, fixed, self-adjusting, and adjustable are the four types of machine guards.
Main Areas of a Machine
- Key areas include the point of operation, power transmission device, and operating controls.
Employee Rights Under OSHA
- Workers have the right to freedom from retaliation when exercising health and safety rights; Tina's employer violated this after receiving an OSHA citation.
Power Line Safety
- Touching overhead power lines, regardless of protective covering, can lead to probable death due to electrocution.
OSHA Equipment Requirements
- Employers must construct safety measures, including adequate lighting, and ensure safety controls for appliances, switches, and machinery to minimize electrocution risks.
Physical Hazards
- Four types of physical hazards include noise, temperature extremes, radiation, and vibration.
Chemical Hazards Visibility
- Chemical hazards are not always visible, requiring caution and protective measures.
Fall Hazard Reduction
- Keeping floors clean and dry, along with using non-slip materials, significantly reduces fall hazards.
Workplace Violence Preparedness
- Be prepared to manage or endure the situation during incidents of workplace violence.
Driving Break Recommendations
- It is recommended to take breaks every two hours when driving long distances to maintain alertness.
Forklift Operation Age Requirement
- The minimum age to operate a forklift is 18 years.
Crane Load Capacity
- The load capacity of a crane can be found in its load capacity chart located in the cab.
Fire Hazards Awareness
- Understanding fire-related risks is essential to prevent accidents.
Exit Route Requirements
- Exit routes must lead to the outside, accommodate the number of evacuees, be well-signposted, sufficiently large, and always unlocked.
Employer Responsibilities for PPE
- Employers are responsible for training workers on PPE usage and ensuring proper fit for each employee.
Good Posture
- A good posture minimizes stress on muscles and joints.
Injury Risks Beyond Lifting
- Risks of injury also arise from lifting in awkward positions and repetitive lifting of moderate or heavier loads.
Chemical Safety Information
- Chemical manufacturers must provide labels and Safety Data Sheets to those purchasing or using their chemicals.
Training on Chemicals
- Employers must provide training for employees on the chemicals they handle at work.
Respirator Usage Requirements
- Proper training is required before an employee can use a respirator.
Impact of Slips and Trips
- Slips and trips usually result in serious injuries like fractured or broken bones.
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Description
Test your knowledge on machine safety and operation with this quiz. Explore different types of guards and the main areas of a machine. This assessment also includes a scenario relating to safety hazards in the workplace.
