Workplace Safety Guidelines Quiz

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Who is not required to sign the JSA form?

  • The employee's supervisor
  • The employee
  • A company inventory clerk
  • The employer (correct)

Lead can enter the body through?

  • PPE
  • Showering at work
  • Protective gloves
  • Inhalation and ingestion (correct)

A personal fall protection system can be used again after arresting a fall?

  • If a new fall protection system is not available
  • If new clips are used with the harness
  • If the previously arrested fall was less than six feet
  • If a competent person inspects the system and determines that it is safe to use (correct)

When must a work permit be issued?

<p>Before you begin work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items are NOT allowed on company property?

<p>Firearms, ammunition, and weapons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

OSHA requires that employers provide a training program for each employee who might

<p>Be exposed to fall hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whose responsibility is it to read and understand the Emergency Action Plan at the

<p>Everyone working in the facility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of forming the sides of an excavation using a specific angle to prevent cave-ins called?

<p>Sloping (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your PPE must be?

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Health hazards enter the body through?

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Which of the following are the two categories of hearing protection?

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What is one way to prevent many accidents from occurring when performing elevated work?

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To prevent excavated or other materials or equipment from falling into the excavation, all materials or equipment must be

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What three pieces of information must you provide when reporting an accident?

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What should you be familiar with at the facility in terms of the Emergency Action Plan?

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Hearing can be damaged over a period of time if regularly exposed to which decibel level of intensity?

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Which of the following statements about PSM is true?

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How often must PHAs be completed after the initial process hazard analysis has been conducted?

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To use a tag without a lock, tag must

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What is obtained at an evacuation location during an emergency?

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How often must a fit test be conducted?

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The intensity of sound is measured in

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In the event of a gas leak, you may have to

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If you are NOT trained to clean up blood or body fluids, you should

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Lanyards and vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of

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If you are required to wear a respirator on your job, your employer must do which of the following?

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The JSA identifies the information associated with the company's products.

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The atmospheres in the excavation must be tested if it is more than ____ feet deep to ensure that employees are not exposed to oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

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Which of the following are used to warn workers of hazards at the work site?

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What is a GFCI?

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Reusable earplugs must be washed with?

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What is used to support a worker on an elevated surface so that they have both hand free to work?

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What two things will result in fewer injuries and illnesses in the workplace?

<p>Eliminating and preventing hazards in the workplace (B), An on-site quality control specialist and more control policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can lead be found in the workplace?

<p>In the forklifts and other types of machinery (A), In some painted or primed surfaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

FRC must cover your

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Energized equipment is

<p>Equipment that has not been locked, tagged or tested (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Hearing Conservation Program is required at which noise level?

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Selection of hearing protection depends on

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Which classification of fire can be prevented by storing combustible metals in proper containers and areas?

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Any man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in an earth surface is known as a

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How do you make sure that all members of the group are accounted for?

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When proceeding to your assembly area in the event of an evacuation, what factors must you consider?

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Which part of the ladder must be made with nonconductive materials when using the ladder for electrical work?

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What are the two categories or types of respiration?

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Which OSHA standards states, “You have a right to know about the chemicals you work with, their potential hazards and the protective measures necessary to safely work around them”?

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What are some factors to consider when selecting a respirator?

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Every flight of stairs equipped with four or more risers must be equipped with

<p>Standard stair railings and withstand 200 pounds of force applied in any direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A method used to review tasks associated with a procedure to identify potential job hazards before they occur is called

<p>Job Safety Analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard addresses the requirements for

<p>Preventing and minimizing the consequences of a catastrophic release (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When selecting a ladder, you should select one that will hold ____ times the maximum intended load.

<p>4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emergency Action Plans are found

<p>At every workplace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All labels on containers of Hazardous Materials must be

<p>Legible, displayed and in English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Persons with little or no training in identifying electrical hazards

<p>Unqualified workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fall protection must be used when a worker is ____ feet or more above grade and there is no approved work platform, guardrail system, scaffolding, etc.

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Fire-retardant clothing (FRC) is required when working in

<p>Potentially flammable environments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hazards that cause illness are known as

<p>Health hazards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

JSA

Job Safety Analysis; a method to review tasks associated with a procedure, identifying potential job hazards before they occur.

Work Permit

A document authorizing work in a specific location or on specific equipment. It outlines the steps and precautions necessary.

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment; equipment worn to protect workers from hazards.

Excavation

A man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth.

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Emergency Action Plan

A set of procedures to follow in case of an emergency at the workplace.

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Fall Protection

Measures to protect workers from falls from heights using systems like harnesses, lifelines, etc.

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Hearing Protection

Devices used to protect hearing from loud noises, like earplugs and earmuffs.

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Noise Level

Intensity of sound measured in decibels (dB).

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Chronic Health Hazard

Hazards leading to illness over time after prolonged exposure.

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Acute Health Hazard

Hazards immediately affecting health, occurring shortly after exposure.

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Hazardous Material

Chemicals or substances posing risk to health or the environment.

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Emergency Evacuation

Procedures for orderly removal from a dangerous area.

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Lockout/Tagout

Procedure to prevent unexpected energy release during maintenance.

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Respiration

The process of breathing and the safety measures necessary when using equipment for breathing in unhealthy atmospheres.

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Hazard Communication Standard

OSHA standard requiring employers to communicate chemical hazards to employees.

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Competent Person

Individual authorized to identify and assess hazards, and plan controls, or inspect areas or equipment.

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Scaffold

A temporary platform for work at heights.

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Ladder Safety

Using ladders appropriately and with safe practices for preventing injuries.

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First Aid

Immediate treatment of injuries, illnesses.

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Emergency Response

The action taken during an emergency to ensure safety.

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Hazardous chemicals

Substance posing harm to health, environment.

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Fire Hazards

Conditions causing the potential for fire.

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Fire Classes

Categories of fires based on the material burning.

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Excavation Safety

Methods, regulations, and practices ensuring safety around excavations.

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Confined Spaces

Enclosed area where entry, exit and ventilation are difficult.

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Engineering Controls

Physical changes to machines or work environments to eliminate hazards.

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Study Notes

Basic Plus Questions - Study Notes

  • JSA Form Signatures: Employers, employees, and supervisors must sign the JSA form. Inventory clerks are not required to sign.

  • Body Entry Hazards: Lead can enter the body through inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion.

  • Fall Protection System Reuse: A fall protection system can be reused if inspected and determined safe, after a fall of less than six feet.

  • Work Permit Issuance: Work permits should be issued after training on a specific property, not yearly, and after accident occurrences.

  • Prohibited Items: Firearms, ammunition, and weapons are not permitted on company property. Magazines and newspapers are also prohibited.

  • OSHA Training: Employers must provide training for employees who work in cold environments, or are exposed to fall hazards or assembly tasks.

  • Emergency Action Plan Responsibility: Everyone working in the facility is responsible for reading and understanding the Emergency Action Plan.

  • Excavation Side Formation: Sloping is the method of forming the sides of an excavation to prevent cave-ins.

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): PPE must be used correctly, maintained properly, kept sanitary, and appropriate to the job

  • Hearing Protection Categories: Earmuffs and earplugs are the two categories of hearing protection.

  • Elevated Work Accident Prevention: Using restrain devices, good housekeeping practices, and proper material placement can prevent accidents when performing elevated work.

  • Excavation Materials: Keep materials or equipment at least 4 feet from the excavation to prevent falling.

  • Incident Reporting: Provide name, location, and nature of emergency in accident reports along with co-worker and supervisor details.

  • Decibel Levels: Hearing can be damaged with exposure above 85-120 dB for a prolonged period.

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical for safety in many work scenarios.

  • Process Safety Management (PSM): PSM addresses procedures for preventing or minimizing the effects of catastrophic chemical releases.

  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Frequency: PHA completion after initial process analysis should be every five years.

  • Excavation Depth and Equipment Testing: Test atmospheres in excavations deeper than 5 feet for oxygen deficiency.

  • Excavation Safety Warnings: Warning barriers/signals are needed to warn workers of hazardous conditions

  • Equipment Safety Checkpoints: When re-energizing equipment, ensure it's been inspected and the process is complete. Ensure work areas are safe to re-enter.

  • Safety Program Evaluation: Evaluating the processes for all procedures is important for companies handling potential hazardous procedures.

  • Emergency Action Plan Familiarity: Facility workers are required to know the emergency alarms, evacuation routes, escape routes, and primary/secondary escape routes.

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