Workplace Safety Quiz

Workplace Safety Regulations and Responsibilities

• The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established three federal agencies: OSHA, NIOSH, and OSHRC to improve workplace safety in the United States.

• OSHA is the federal safety organization that automotive service industry workers will work with regularly.

• Canada has the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), and Europe has the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EASHW) to promote workplace safety.

• The International Labor Organization (ILO) works with governments, employers, and workers in 187 member states to set labor standards, policies, and support programs promoting safe work environments.

• OSHA has shifted its focus from enforcement to education, advising, and guidance, though it still enforces serious violations and unsafe work conditions.

• The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) requires employers to develop and maintain a formal plan to deal with workplace emergencies and communicate it to all employees.

• The Hazardous Material Communication Standard (HAZMAT) requires employers to communicate information about hazardous chemicals in the workplace to employees and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• The Right-to-Know regulation requires employers to inform employees of their exposure to hazardous chemicals and provide protection for them.

• Employers are responsible for hazardous materials from cradle to grave, and cannot sell off that responsibility to waste haulers.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when there is no reasonable method to make changes to the work environment to protect individuals.

• The Lockout/Tagout provision requires employers to disable and clearly mark unsafe equipment or machinery to prevent unexpected startup or operation.

• Vehicles left in a partial state of repair should be clearly marked to warn everyone of the potential danger.Workplace Safety: OSHA Guidelines and Preventive Action

• OSHA is a federal agency responsible for ensuring workplace safety and health.

• OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and guidelines for various industries.

• Employers must comply with OSHA standards and guidelines to ensure workplace safety.

• Employers must provide mandatory safety training to all employees on known hazards and how to control them.

• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are chronic physical conditions or injuries brought on by specific job duties and can result in permanent disability.

• MSDs can be prevented by using ergonomically designed tools, chairs, and workstations.

• Employers must take reasonable care to minimize risks to employees and the company.

• Failure to comply with safety regulations could result in negligence of safety regulations on the part of the employer.

• Employers must communicate regularly with employees about safety hazards and how to control them.

• Employees must be trained and authorized to perform their job duties safely.

• Employees must know how to control hazards and respond to unsafe or dangerous situations.

• Failure to comply with OSHA safety regulations can result in swift and severe consequences.