OSHA Flashcards
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and health administration
What is OSHAS responsibility
Ensure safety/ regulations for workers
What is OSHA’s mission?
To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the Health of American workers
When was OSHA created?
December 29, 1970
What rights do you have under OSHA?
1)A safe and healthful workplace
2)knowing about hazardous chemicals
3)information about injuries and illnesses in your workplace
4)You can complain or request hazard correction from the employer
What is the General Duty Clause? Section 5 (a)(1): A) Do you know what’s happening out there? B) Are you taking care of it?
Section A: Every employer must provide their employees with a job and workplace that are safe and free from known dangers
Section B: Employees must follow the rules set by the act. The employer is held responsible for following these rules, except in cases of criminal acts. The employer must ensure that all regulations are followed.
SDSs – Safety Data Sheets
all chemicals will have more uniform pictograms. Some chemicals have QR codes where you can access that information easily. Google SDS attached to the chemicals. Keep in mind that container labeling must be moved if chemical from that container is moved.
OSHA300A
Logs must be kept for up to 5 years. Also, workers have the right to view the annually posted summary of the injuries and illnesses each company gets one at the end of the year
Required Training topic: Lockout Tagout
Lock: Place a lock on the machine to keep it off.
Tag: Add a tag to warn others not to turn it on.
Goal: Prevent unexpected start-up and release of hazardous energy.
Required Training topic: Bloodborne pathogens
Mostly found in hospitals serious viruses. Construction workers must wear gloves and practice safety procedures to prevent blood infections.
Required training topics that need to be covered?
1)Noise
2)confined spaces
3) Fall hazards in construction
Since when was PPE effective and implemented?
Rule was effective on 2/23/2008 and implemented by 5/15/2008
When should one file a complaint with OSHA?
If you believe a violation of safety or health standards or an imminent danger situation exist in the workplace.
Who can participate in an OSHA inspection? Keep in mind that you should not ask for the warrant.
1)Employee representatives can accompany OSHA inspectors
2) workers can talk to inspectors privately; workers may point out hazardous
What is the whistleblower act?
Rights that protect you from retaliation etc
What are the employer’s responsibilities under OSHA?
1) Water is a requirement under OSHA 2 gallons per worker/day
2)Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA
3)Provide training required by OSHA standard
4) Keep records of injuries and illnesses
5) provide medical exams when required OSHA standards and provide workers access to their exposure and medical records
6)Not discriminate against workers and their rights under the Act section 11
7) provide and pay for PPE
What is the difference between recordable and reportable?
recordable = minor injury
reportable = beyond first aid such as hospitalization
What are some OSHA standards (horizontal standards particulate to a work operation)
Horizontal standards: apply to any industry or “general” hazard communication, respiratory protection, ladders and stairways hand and power tools, electrical, fall protection.
What are some OSHA standards (vertical standards particular to a work operation)
Vertical standards are specific to
1)Excavation and trenching
2)confined space entry
3) steel erection
4) cranes
What are the different standard categories for OSHA
1) right to inspect
2)recordkeeping
3) general industry
4) maritime
5) construction
6) agriculture
What is a letter of interpretation?
OSHA provides answers to letters from people asking how specific regulations apply to their particular situations
What is a field operations manual?
OSHA inspectors follow strict rules during inspections. They need permission from the top person on site and must explain why they’re there. If they don’t follow the rules, the fine can be canceled
How can you access the most frequently cited standards (MFC)
OSHA website
How often do contractors such as McCarthy have to renew OSHA30?
Every 5 years.
What does GHS stand for?
Globally Harmonized systems
T/F: Most health hazards encountered in the workplace are chemical hazards.
true
What are some of the common chemical hazards on our projects?
1) solvents
2) Acids
3) metals
4) dusts
5) fumes
What are some other common chemicals?
1)concrete
2)silica
3) welding fumes
4) gasoline/diesel
5) lubricants (WD40)
How do these chemicals get into our bodies? What are the routes of entry?
1) Inhalation
2) ingestion
3) skin absorption
4)injection
What other activities can result in Chemical Exposures?
1) demolition
2) excavating in contaminated soil
3) Abatement (asbestos/lead)
4) Industrial work
What are the label requirements for SDS?
1) Product identifier
2) Pictograms
3)signal word “danger”
4)hazard statement
5) Precautionary statement
6) supplier information
