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1
Q

What are OSHA’s focus four?

A

Falls, Struck-By, Caught-Between, Electrocutions

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2
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How quickly must fatalities be reported?

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8 hours

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Are reporting and recording the same thing under OSHA record keeping?

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No, the difference between the two is that recording is simply the act of tracking an on-the-job injury or illness while reporting is notifying OSHA of certain outcomes from occupational incidents, such as a death

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4
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What is the top OSHA inspection priority?

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Imminent Danger

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5
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What is a confined space?

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1) Large enough for employee to enter 2) Not for continual human occupancy 3) Limited Entry/Exit

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6
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Is there a difference between fire protection and fire prevention?

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Yes, Fire protection uses tools and processes to maintain safety and reduce hazards associated with fires. Fire prevention involves the steps that can prevent a fire from occurring

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7
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What president signed the OSH Act and when?

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President Nixon on December 29th, 1970 (Went into effect on April 28th, 1971)

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8
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What are at least 5 things that need to be considered before entering a permit required space?

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Egress, Entrant/Attendant/Supervising Employee, necessary tools, what job is needing to be done, what hazards are present in the space specifically within the atmosphere

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9
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What is section 11 (c) commonly called?

A

Whistleblower Act

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10
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What must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours?

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loss of an eye, amputation, and an inpatient hospitalization

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11
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If you have ____ employees during a calendar year, you are exempt from OSHA record keeping

A

10 or less

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12
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What is the purpose of the Whistleblower Act?

A

protect workers for discrimination

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13
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What is the purpose of the General Duty Clause?

A

Protect employees from hazardous conditions without regulations (5a)

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14
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According to OSHA’s scope, workers have a right to?

A

workplace free from recognized hazards

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15
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Who pays for most PPE?

A

the employer

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16
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How should you use a fire extinguisher?

A

PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep)

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17
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What does PRIDE stand for when it comes to flaggers?

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P: Professional - neat, clean appearance
R: Responsive - able to adjust
I: Informed - briefed by supervisor, know limits of work area
D: Decisive - give clear signals
E: Effective - efficiently control flow of traffic

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18
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Exit signs must be ____ inches high

A

6

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19
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Exit signs must be ____ inches wide

A

3/4

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20
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What are the fire classifications?

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Class A = Combustibles - wood, paper, trash
Class B = Flammable Liquids - gas, oil, paints
Class C = Electrical
Class D = Metals
Class K = Commercial Kitchens

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21
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What are the types of employer in multi-employer sites?

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exposing, creating, controlling, correcting

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22
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When must an OSHA Annual Summary be posted?

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Feb. 1st - Apr. 30th

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23
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What factors might be considered for violation negotiations?

A

Size of Company, Good Faith, History

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24
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What are the types of OSHA violations?

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De Minimus, Other-than-Serious, Serious, Willful Violations, Repeated Violations, Failure to Abate

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25
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How many years must OSHA Record- keeping documents be kept?

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5 years

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26
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What is the maximum travel distance to fire extinguisher?

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100 feet

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27
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Flammable and combustible liquids no more than _____ G outside approved storage cabinet

A

25 gallons

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28
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What is the name of the temperature at which liquid gives off vapor sufficient to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface

A

Flash Point

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29
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Is construction a unique industry?

A

Yes

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30
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What are the elements of a traffic control plan?

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Advanced Warning Area
Transition Area
Buffer Space 
Work Space 
Termination Area
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31
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List and describe the steps of an OSHA inspection

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  1. Credit - show their credentials/ID
  2. Opening Conference - sit down and discuss why they are there and the scope of the inspection
  3. Walk/Inspection - conducting the inspection of the job site, interviewing employees, and check paperwork
  4. Closing Conference - discuss what was seen, potential violations, etc.
  5. <= 6 months later - receive official report of the inspection from the area director
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32
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Why is construction unique?

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  • Worksite is always changing
  • Weather is a large factor (heat stress)
  • Heavy equipment noise is common
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33
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What is the purpose of section 2?

A

to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources

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34
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What is reporting?

A

notifying OSHA

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35
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What is recording?

A

documenting on a log within the company; OSHA could ask for it

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36
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In what time frame do most employees want workers back to work?

A

3 days; after this compensation must be paid, premiums go up, and the employee gets used to not working

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37
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What is Title 29 in relation to?

A

Department of Labor

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38
Q

There can be no more than _____ of flammable liquid in 1 cabinet.

A

60 gallons

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39
Q

What is the CSB?

A

Chemical Safety Board: federal investigators of explosions/chemical incidents (only investigators, not neighbors)

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40
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When does a confined space become a permit required space?

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A permit required confined space exists when the three confined space qualifications are met along with an additional hazard present (i.e. hazardous atmosphere)

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41
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Who is the entrant?

A

the one who actually enters the PRCS

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42
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Who is the attendant?

A

the one who observes and monitors the environment and entrant

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43
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What is an entrant supervisor?

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can be a third person, the entrant, or the attendant who signs off on the permit and has ultimate control over the space

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44
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What is the minimum number of employees that can enter a PRCS?

A

2

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45
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What is the minimum number if employees that can enter a CS?

A

1

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46
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What is Subpart G?

A

Signs, Signals, and Barricades

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47
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What does a gas meter check in a confined space?

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1) Oxygen levels
2) Combustible Gases
3) Carbon Monoxide
4) Hydrogen Sulfide

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48
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What is a competent person according to OSHA?

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a person that has the ability to identify hazards and also have the authority to take complete action

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49
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Who appoints a the competent person?

A

the employer

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50
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What is the OSH Act also known as?

A

the Williams-Steiger Act

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51
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Why was OSHA created?

A

because of public outcry against rising injury and death rates on the job

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52
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How many sections are in the OSH Act?

A

34

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53
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What is the FRA?

A

Federal Railroad Administration

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54
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What is the FAA?

A

Federal Aviation Administration

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55
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What does section 5 state?

A

Each employer …

(1) Shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees
(2) Shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act

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56
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How many times was the OSH Act amended?

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3

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57
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What does OSHA stand for?

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor

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58
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OSHA standards are:

A

Rules that describe the methods employers must use to protect employees from hazards

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59
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What are the Four Groups of

OSHA Standards?

A

General Industry*
Construction
Maritime
Agriculture

60
Q

1910 is assigned to _________
1926 is assigned to ________
1915 is assigned to ________

A

General Industry
Construction
Maritime

61
Q

Employers must have a written, complete hazard communication program that includes information on:

A

Container labeling,
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and
Worker training

62
Q

OSHA’s Recordkeeping rule requires most employers with

A

more than 10 workers to keep a log of injuries and illnesses

63
Q

What are different types of OSHA inspections?

A
  • Imminent danger
  • Fatality or hospitalizations
  • Worker complaints/referrals
  • Targeted inspections—Local Emphasis Program (LEP), National Emphasis Program (NEP), particular hazards or industries
  • Follow-up Inspections
64
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What is a willful violation?

A

A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits or a violation that the employer commits with plain indifference to the law

65
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What is a serious violation?

A

A violation where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and that the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard

66
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What is a other-than-serious violation?

A

A violation that has a direct relationship to safety and health, but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm

67
Q

What is a repeated violation?

A

A violation that is the same or similar to a previous violation

68
Q

What are ways to report workplace hazards?

A

Contact Team Leader
Supervisor
Safety Manager
the last option is to File a Complaint with OSHA

69
Q

What are OSHA inspection priorities?

A
  1. Imminent danger situations
  2. Fatalities and catastrophes
  3. Complaints
  4. Referrals
  5. Follow-ups
  6. Planned or programmed investigations
70
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What is an imminent danger situations?

A

hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm

71
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What is a fatalities and catastrophes?

A

incidents that involve a death or the hospitalization of three or more employees

72
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What is a complaint?

A

allegations of hazards or violations also receive a high priority

73
Q

What is a referral?

A

hazard information from other federal, state or local agencies, individuals, organizations or the media receive consideration for inspection

74
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What is follow-ups?

A

checks for abatement of violations cited during previous inspections

75
Q

What is planned or programmed investigations?

A

inspections aimed at specific high-hazard industries or individual workplaces that have experienced high rates of injuries and illnesses

76
Q

What is an exposing employer?

A

An employer whose own employees are exposed to the hazard; see Chapter III, Section (C)(1)(b) for a discussion of what constitutes exposure

77
Q

What is a creating employer?

A

The employer that caused a hazardous condition that violates an OSHA standard

78
Q

What is a correcting employer?

A

An employer who is engaged in a common undertaking, on the same worksite, as the exposing employer and is responsible for correcting a hazard
-This usually occurs where an employer is given the responsibility of installing and/or maintaining particular safety and health equipment or devices

79
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What is a controlling employer?

A

An employer who has general supervisory authority over the worksite, including the power to correct safety and health violations itself or require other to correct them

80
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What factors do a controlling employer control?

A
  1. The scale of the project
  2. The nature and pace of the work
  3. More frequent inspections are normally needed if the controlling employer know that the other employer has a history of non- compliance
  4. Less frequent inspections may be appropriate where the controlling employer sees strong indications that the other employer has implemented effective safety and health efforts
81
Q

When is an employer off the hook?

A 
-Didn’t create the hazard
• Didn’t have responsibility to correct
• Didn’t have ability to correct
• Can demonstrate that other employer was notified of hazard
• Instructed employees
• Taken alternative measures
• Removed employee from hazard
82
Q

Covered employers must record each fatality, injury, or illness that:

A
  • Is work-related,
  • Is a new case, and
  • Meets one or more of the criteria contained in Sections 1904.7-12
83
Q

An injury or illness is recordable if it results in one

or more of the following:

A
  • Death
  • Days away from work
  • Restricted work activity
  • Transfer to another job
  • Medical treatment beyond first aid
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Significant injury or illness diagnosed by a PLHCP
84
Q

Every work-related injury or illness case involving ________ must be recorded

A

loss of consciousness

85
Q

You can report to OSHA by:

A
  • Calling OSHA’s free and confidential number at 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)
  • Visiting your closest OSHA Area Office or calling during normal business hours
  • Electronic submission at osha.gov
86
Q

Only fatalities occurring within _____ of the work-related incident must be reported to OSHA

A

30 days

87
Q

Example of confined spaces

A

sewers, pits, crawl spaces, attics, boilers

88
Q

A _____ is a confined space that may have a hazardous atmosphere, engulfment hazard, or other serious hazard, such as exposed wiring, that can interfere with a worker’s ability to leave the space without assistance

A

permit space

89
Q

Who can enter a permit required confined space?

A

Only workers who have been assigned and trained to work in a permit space may do so. Additionally, before workers can enter a permit space, the employer has to write a permit that specifies what safety measures must to be taken and who is allowed to go in

90
Q

What is Subpart AA?

A

Confined Spaces in Construction

91
Q

What is Subpart F?

A

Fire Protection and Prevention

92
Q

Do I need to do anything if there are permit spaces at the worksite, but my employees will not need to enter the permit space?

A

Yes, you must take effective steps to prevent your employees from entering the space

93
Q

If I hire a contractor (or subcontractor) to do work in a confined space do I have any responsibilities?

A

Yes, Controlling contractors and host employers must discuss spaces on the site and their hazards with entry employers and each other before and after entry

94
Q

Fire doors must not be ____ or ______ when employees are inside

A

blocked or locked

95
Q

At least 2A extinguisher every ______ of building area

A

3000 sq ft

96
Q

_____ and ______ given construction priority

A

Fire walls

exit stairways

97
Q

What are signs?

A

warning of hazard, temporarily or permanently affixed or placed, at locations where hazards exits

98
Q

What are signals?

A

moving signs, provided by workers, such as flagmen, or by devices, such as flashing lights, to warn of possible or existing hazards

99
Q

What are barricades?

A

an obstruction to deter the passage of persons or vehicles

100
Q

When are danger signs used?

A

only where an immediate

hazard exists

101
Q

When are caution signs used?

A

only to warn against

potential hazards

102
Q

What are tags?

A

Temporary signs, usually attached to a piece of equipment, to warn of existing or immediate hazards

103
Q

What is signaling?

A

Flagman- used when signs, signals, and barricades do not provide the necessary protection on or adjacent to a highway or street

104
Q

Flags or paddles must be _______

A

18 inches square

105
Q

What is the advanced warning area?

A

This area is the most important since it:
Gets the public’s attention
Informs the driver of what to expect ahead
Provides the driver time to react

106
Q

Advance Warning Area should use three types of signs:

A 
General warning (ROAD WORK AHEAD)
Specific warning (ONE LANE ROAD AHEAD or RIGHT LANE CLOSED AHEAD)
Specific instructions (FLAGGER AHEAD)
107
Q

The transition area should:

A

Move traffic out of the normal path/flow
Provide clear directions so that drivers know where to go
Usually involve tapers
Vary with speed and distance

108
Q

The buffer area is:

A

A safety factor in case a driver does not stop
The place where you can adjust for hills and curves
A place where vehicles and/or equipment are not allowed

109
Q

The termination area:

A

Lets drivers know the work zone is over
Is usually a short taper
Needs an END ROAD WORK sign if it is not obvious

110
Q

Flaggers need the following:

A 
the proper equipment
proper training. 
Proper attitude includes being:
Alert
Motivated
Committed
111
Q

Flaggers should always have

A

an escape route

112
Q

To Release Traffic:

A

After receiving the signal from the other flagger,
step back to the shoulder of the road,
turn your paddle to SLOW (or drop flag by your side).
With your free hand, motion traffic to proceed.

113
Q

Flagger Don’ts:

A
  • Become distracted
  • Stand in the travel lane
  • Use the flag to signal
  • Waving the flag confuses drivers
  • Assume traffic will stop
  • Sit or rest on nearby equipment or vehicles
  • Use walkmans, radios, etc.
  • Turn your back to traffic unless it is absolutely necessary after approaching vehicles have stopped
114
Q

Combustible materials piled no higher than

A

20 feet

115
Q

Driveways between piles at least

A

15 feet wide

116
Q

Solid piles whenever possible should be

A

10 ft from buildings

117
Q

Noncompatible materials segregated by

A

1 hour barrier

118
Q

Clearance of ______ maintained between top level of material and sprinkler deflectors

A

36 inches

119
Q

Clearance of ______ around path of travel of fire doors, unless a barricade is provided

A

24 inches

120
Q

Material shall not be stored within _____ of a fire door opening

A

36 inches

121
Q

No more than ____ of combustible liquids in one cabinet

A

120 gallons

122
Q

Containers over _____ not stacked

A

30 gallons

123
Q

Storage shall not exceed ______ in one pile or area

A

1100 gallons

124
Q

Portable tanks no closer than _____ to buildings

A

20 feet

125
Q

Dispensing into portable containers not less than ___ from buildings

A

50 feet

126
Q

Confined Spaces in Construction was issued

A

Issued: May 1, 2015

Effective Date: August 3, 2015

127
Q

Permits may be ______ instead of _______, provided the employer conducts a full evaluation prior to re-entry

A

“suspended”

“cancelled”

128
Q

Employers must develop a plan for summoning local emergency services _______

A

and to contact them before starting work if relying on them for entry rescue

129
Q

During controlled atmosphere/alternate procedures entry, employers may

A

control/isolate physical hazards instead of eliminating them

130
Q

Host is the one who

A

Give controlling contractor information if available

131
Q

Controlling Contractor is the one who

A

Must give information to entry employers

132
Q

Entry Employer is the one who

A

Must inform controlling contractor of their procedures

133
Q

Entry and controlling employers must coordinate work during entry if

A

More than one entity in the space at the same time

Other activities could result in a hazard within the space

134
Q

Post-entry information transfer:

A

Entry Employer - Must give controlling contractor information about the space

Controlling Contractor - Must give information to host employer

135
Q

There are four parts to the permit space evaluation process:

A

Determine if workplace has permit spaces,
Inform exposed employees,
Take measures to prevent entry, and
Monitor conditions for change.

136
Q

If there are permit spaces, employers must

A

inform employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces

137
Q

Danger signs are probably the most

A

effective and economical way to warn employees

138
Q

Monitoring Conditions for Change in:

A

Use and Configuration

139
Q

Duties that the host employer has toward the contractor:

A 
Inform of permit spaces
Apprise of hazards
Apprise of precautions and procedures
Coordinate entry operations
Debrief
140
Q

Contractors are

A

employers hired to perform work in confined spaces

141
Q

A permit space can be reclassified as a non-permit space if:

A

It contains no actual or potential atmospheric hazards, and

All other hazards can be eliminated (i.e., no ongoing measures are required to keep the space safe)

142
Q

If hazards arise while employees are inside a space

A

they must exit the space

143
Q

Once entrance covers are removed

A

temporary barriers must be placed

144
Q

Before entry, the internal atmosphere must be tested in the order specified in

A

Oxygen content
Flammable gases and vapors
Potential toxic air contaminants

145
Q

Employer must certify

A

certify in writing that the space is safe for entry

146
Q

Entry under (c)(5) would not be acceptable if

A

hazards in the space would quickly increase if ventilation were to stop

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