Safety Exam Flashcards

Safety Exam Flashcards

• 100% safety is unattainable; risks are always present.

• A hazard is anything that can cause harm, including electricity, chemicals, physical work environments, and psychological stressors.

• Risk refers to the probability of a hazard causing harm, varying from low to high.

• Categories of hazardous chemicals include:

  • Ignitability
  • Corrosive
  • Reactive
  • Toxic

• Ignitable chemicals have a flashpoint below 140°F and can ignite under standard conditions through various mechanisms.

• Corrosive substances are either acidic (pH 2.0 or less) or basic (pH 12.5 or greater) and can corrode steel at a specific rate.

• Reactive materials are typically unstable and can undergo violent changes without detonation, particularly when interacting with water.

• Toxic substances are assessed by the EPA’s Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) and pose risks of groundwater contamination.

• Accidents are unplanned incidents that cause injuries or damage, disrupting routine activities.

• Unsafe acts by employees or hazardous conditions usually precede accidents.

• Notable organizations supporting safety include:

  • National Safety Council
  • American Society of Safety Engineers
  • National Safety Management Society
  • American Industrial Hygiene Association

• Risk management involves strategies to minimize loss from various risks, including accidents and natural disasters.

• Safety professionals are responsible for:

  • Hazard recognition
  • Inspections and audits
  • Fire protection
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Health hazard control
  • Ergonomics
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Environmental protection
  • Employee training
  • Emergency response
  • Security services

• The Williams-Steiger Act is another name for the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

• OSHA encompasses several key sections related to safety standards, inspections, enforcement procedures, and penalties.

• OSHA’s mission verbs are encourage, implement, establish, monitor, and provide.

• Exemptions from OSHA regulations include:

  • Self-employed individuals
  • Family-run farms
  • Employers with 10 or fewer employees (exempt from recordkeeping)
  • Federal agencies
  • State and local governments
  • Coal mines managed by MSHA

• Pennsylvania primarily utilizes federal OSHA standards for private and most federal employees.

• The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) organizes federal rules, with Title 29 dedicated to OSHA.

• General industry regulations are classified under Part 1910, known as the "General Industry" regulations.

• Each Part in OSHA regulations is divided into major Subparts and further into Sections.

• The General Duty Clause mandates employers to provide a work environment free from recognized hazards that may lead to death or serious harm.

• A recognizable hazard is one identifiable by senses or instruments, with common knowledge or discoverable through standard inspections.

• There is a requirement to report employee deaths within a specified number of hours following the incident.