MIOSHA Flashcards
To regulate working conditions, prescribe employer and employee duties, and fund safety education and training.
What is the purpose of MIOSH?
What must employers provide to employees under MIOSH?
A workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm (general duty clause).
What must employers post and provide to employees?
Notices and other appropriate means to inform employees of their protections and obligations under MIOSH.
Who is responsible for the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
The employer.
What must employers prohibit regarding hazardous chemicals?
Employers must not discharge or discriminate against employees exercising their rights regarding information about hazardous chemicals.
What must employers train under MIOSH?
Employees in hazard recognition, avoidance, and proper handling of hazardous substances.
What is required for hazardous chemical safety data sheets (SDS)?
SDS must be maintained at job sites, and employees must be trained on accessing them.
What additional training must employers provide?
Instruction on avoiding harmful plants, animals, and insects, and applicable first-aid procedures.
What are the responsibilities of employees under MIOSH?
To comply with MIOSH rules and immediately report hazardous conditions or equipment to the employer.
Prohibit its use until it is repaired or replaced.
What should employers do with damaged or defective equipment?
What is required on construction sites for sanitation?
Potable water, properly maintained toilets, and sanitation supplies must be provided.
How should waste materials be disposed of on job sites?
Safely, without throwing materials out of windows or off roofs unless marked and properly contained.
What powers do department representatives have under MIOSH?
They can inspect and investigate workplaces without delay during reasonable times.
What penalties exist for serious violations of MIOSH?
Civil penalties ranging from $400 to $12,471 for serious violations, up to $124,709 for willful or repeated violations.
What must be done before entering a confined space?
The space must be tested and determined safe for entry
What are the requirements for fall protection systems?
Unprotected sides over 6 feet must be guarded, anchorage points must support 5,000 lbs, and rescue plans must allow for rescue within 15 minutes.
How must guardrails be constructed?
Top rails must be 42” ±3” high, mid rails halfway between, and they must support 200 lbs of outward force.
What first aid resources must be available on job sites?
First aid kits, personnel trained in first aid, and posted contact information for medical services.
How often must first aid training be refreshed?
Employers must ensure ongoing certification for on-site first aid responders.
What is the minimum illumination requirement on job sites?
10-foot candles.
How should materials be stored to prevent struck-by hazards?
Stacks of materials must not exceed specified heights (e.g., 2 cubes or 6 feet).
What precautions should be taken to prevent injuries from flying objects?
Safety clips and guards should be used on tools, and sequential triggers must be used on pneumatic staplers.
How can workers avoid caught-in/between hazards?
Workers should be trained not to position themselves between equipment and immovable objects.
What precautions must be taken for excavations?
Excavation sides must be properly shored or sloped, and ladders must be provided at intervals of 25 feet for excavations over 4 feet deep.
What precautions must be taken with electrical equipment on job sites?
GFCIs must be used for temporary circuits, and all electrical tools must be grounded according to manufacturer guidelines.
What is the safe distance for aluminum ladders and cranes from power lines?
At least 20 feet for lines up to 50,000 volts.
What are the key requirements for ladders?
Ladders must be Type 1 duty-rated, secured against displacement, and extend at least 3 feet above the working surface.
What are the safety requirements for scaffolds?
Scaffolds over 10 feet must have guardrails, be fully planked, and secured against displacement.
What are the requirements for safety nets?
Nets must be installed as close as possible beneath employees, with distances not exceeding 30 feet.
What happens after a MIOSH inspection if violations are found?
Citations are issued within 90 days, with potential penalties based on the violation’s severity.
lug nut on a generator for use on the job site is required for what during use?
grounding the generator and this is required per MIOSHA
