Questions and Answers
Nothing is ___% safe.
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What is a hazard?
Something that can cause harm.
What is risk?
The chance that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm.
What are the categories of hazardous chemicals? (Select all that apply)
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What defines ignitability?
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What does corrosive refer to?
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What does reactive mean?
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What is meant by toxic?
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What are accidents?
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Accidents are nearly always preceded by ______ ____ of employees.
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Which organizations support safety? (Select all that apply)
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What is risk management?
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What are responsibilities of safety professionals? (Select all that apply)
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OSH Act is sometimes also called _- Act.
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What does 'A' stand for in OSHA?
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What are some sections of the OSHA Act? (Select all that apply)
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Each part of OSHA is broken into major subparts.
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This is how a standard is read: 29 CFR 1910.110(b)
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What is the General Duty Clause?
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What is a recognizable hazard?
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Within _____ hours after the death of any employee.
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Which title is set aside for OSHA?
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What are the regulations for General Industry?
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Study Notes
Safety Exam Flashcards
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100% safety is unattainable; risks are always present.
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A hazard is anything that can cause harm, including electricity, chemicals, physical work environments, and psychological stressors.
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Risk refers to the probability of a hazard causing harm, varying from low to high.
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Categories of hazardous chemicals include:
- Ignitability
- Corrosive
- Reactive
- Toxic
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Ignitable chemicals have a flashpoint below 140°F and can ignite under standard conditions through various mechanisms.
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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.
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Reactive materials are typically unstable and can undergo violent changes without detonation, particularly when interacting with water.
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Toxic substances are assessed by the EPA’s Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) and pose risks of groundwater contamination.
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Accidents are unplanned incidents that cause injuries or damage, disrupting routine activities.
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Unsafe acts by employees or hazardous conditions usually precede accidents.
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Notable organizations supporting safety include:
- National Safety Council
- American Society of Safety Engineers
- National Safety Management Society
- American Industrial Hygiene Association
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Risk management involves strategies to minimize loss from various risks, including accidents and natural disasters.
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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
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The Williams-Steiger Act is another name for the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
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OSHA encompasses several key sections related to safety standards, inspections, enforcement procedures, and penalties.
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OSHA’s mission verbs are encourage, implement, establish, monitor, and provide.
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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
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Pennsylvania primarily utilizes federal OSHA standards for private and most federal employees.
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The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) organizes federal rules, with Title 29 dedicated to OSHA.
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General industry regulations are classified under Part 1910, known as the "General Industry" regulations.
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Each Part in OSHA regulations is divided into major Subparts and further into Sections.
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The General Duty Clause mandates employers to provide a work environment free from recognized hazards that may lead to death or serious harm.
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A recognizable hazard is one identifiable by senses or instruments, with common knowledge or discoverable through standard inspections.
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There is a requirement to report employee deaths within a specified number of hours following the incident.
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