Chapter 6 OSHA Flashcards
(Fill in the blank) the employer that actually initiated the hazard is normally cited as the______employer.
A. Exposing
B. Creating
C. Controlling
D. Correcting
B. Creating
Sue Neil’s warehouse needs to be painted, and he wants his maintenance staff to do the work. For which type of Hazzard will he need to provide training?
A. Scaffolding
B. Blood-borne pathogen’s
C. Welding
D. Hearing protection
A.. Scaffolding
What factors go into selecting an OSHA inspection team?
Criteria might be types of hazards were to meet up with, key activities such as supply chain and or labs, or areas where there might have been incidents in the past.
The team could include any of the below representatives would be only one or two persons were most knowledgeable about the areas to be inspected.
OSHA inspection team coordinator
Individuals to accompany the OSHA compliance officer during on site inspections
Document control manager
Photographer/videographer
Consultant/industrial hygienist
Optional or situational team members, including representatives from the legal and or human resources department, law-enforcement/security coordinator, media/PR coordinator, and an incident/event team leader.
How do OSHA and sustainability go hand-in-hand?
Substituting nontoxic substances, especially cleaning products, for toxic ones will continue to be significant in reducing negative impact on the environment while promoting work safety
Which of the following is a condition of the willful violation?
A. The employer knew or should have known that he violation existed
B. There is a direct relationship to safety and health that could lead to an accident
C. The employer voluntarily chose to comply with the OSH act
D. There is substantial or foreseeable probability of serious injury or death
A.. The employer knew or should have known that a violation existed
Selecting appropriate flooring materials for the anticipated conditions of use is one method of reducing this.
A. Poor ergonomics
B. Electric shock
C. The potential for back injuries
D. Slips, trips, and falls
D. Slips, trips, and falls
OSHA and sustainability complement each other when:
A. Lawn sprinklers are set on timers.
B. Hazardous chemicals are reduced or eliminated
C. Staff is properly trained to maintain water features.
D. Cleaning products are all stored in a central location.
B. Hazardous chemicals are reduced or illuminated.
Explain the OSHA mandated hierarchy of controls.
PPE must be the last option for controlling workplace hazards.
OSHA mandates that employers use engineering and administrative controls to reduce or illuminate hazards first, before considering the use of PPE.
What areas need to be focused on when addressing methods for reducing slips, trips, and falls?
Housekeeping
Flooring and stairs
Matting – use observant walk off mats at all doorways that lead to the outside and in other areas where it is for seeable that slippery conditions could exist
Cleaning chemicals – maintain floors and high risk slip. Using traction enhancing cleaner
Footwear – provide employees with access to slip resistant footwear
Hazard identification
Define serious violation.
Serious – violation with a substantial or for seeable probability that will cause serious injury or death
Samantha is selecting her OSHA inspection team. Which criteria is the least important to consider?
A. Types of hazards routinely dealt with
B. Key activities, such as supply chain
C. Areas where there have been incidents in the past
D. Building size
D. Building size
What are the most common hazards for which OSHA mandates training for building staff?
OSHA standards make it the employer’s responsibility to limit certain job assignments to employees who are “certified,” “competent,” or “qualified”
Asbestos and lead Blood-borne pathogen’s Electrical safety Fall protection Fire extinguishers Hearing protection Hazardous materials handling Personal protective equipment Powered industrial trucks Scaffolding Welding
(Fill in the blanks) OSHA compliance officers have the authority to_____, _____,and_____any workplace of a covered employer without delay at any time during regular hours and at other reasonable times.
A. Enter; inspect; investigate
B. Enter; investigate; fine
C. Investigate; fine; prosecute
D. Enter; inspect; prosecute
A.. Enter; inspect; investigate
(Fill in the blank) personal protection equipment (PPE) he should be the_____option for controlling workplace hazards.
A. First
B. Last
C. Only
D. Second
B. Last
Maintenance staff in particular must receive adequate training on electrical hazards that includes all of the following capital EXCEPT:
A.. How to control recognized hazards.
B. How to evaluate hazards
C. How to prevent hazards.
D. How do I get to five or recognize electrical hazards
C. How to prevent hazards
