OSHA - Final Flashcards
______ is an example of nuisance dust:
C: Crystobalite Dust
Which of the following statements was the purpose of Congress passing the OSHA act of 1970?
C: Safe and health working conditions for all employees
An asphyxiant is a substance that:
D: Deprives the body of oxygen
A sensitizer:
C: Causes an allergic reaction after repeated exposures
Which of the following is true of inhalation exposure?
B: Organs other than the lungs can be affected
Which of the following is true regarding exposure by ingestion?
D: None of the above
Which of the following are found on a MSDS?
D: All of the above
Laser light is:
D: All of the above
Carboxyhemoglobin is formed in the blood from exposure to:
C: Carbon Monoxide
Examples of confined spaces are:
D: All of the above
What noise level is considered the maximum limit for contentious workplace exposure?
C: 90 DBA
By which of the following methods can the AIDS virus be transmitted in the workplace?
D: All of the above
The air contaminant that gives sewer gas its odor is:
B: Hydrogen sulfide
Which source of asbestos is most friable?
B: Undamaged ceiling tiles
Asbestos related diseases are:
A: Lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestos
Cylinders containing flammable gases shall not be stored near?
D: All of the above
The most common noise measurement device used for initial surveys is:
B: Sound Level Meter
What three atmospheric tests must be conducted prior to entering a confined space?
B: Oxygen, LEL, toxics
For non-entry rescue, a solitary attendant should notify rescue services and wait for their arrival.
True
Workplace samples for organic compounds can be collected using which of the following materials?
D: All of the above
When will a confined space which requires ventilation be safe to enter?
D: After atmospheric testing reveals that the atmosphere is safe
An instrument that measures substances in air using U.V. light to ionize the substance is used to detect and measure:
A: Organic compounds
The advent of computers has brought about health and safety problems related to which of the following:
C: Industrial work stress
Safe work practices involving electricity include:
D: All of the above
A 4 located in the red portion of the HMIS label indicates the product is:
C: An explosive
Noise is distinguished from sound by which of the following factors:
B: Unwated sound
The National Fire Prevention Association has devised a system for the quick identification of hazards presented by hazardous substances. Which color is used to identify a reactivity hazard?
D: Yellow
When heat gain from any source is more than the body can compensate for by sweating the result is:
B: Heat stress
The minimum suggested face velocity for an exhaust hood is:
D: None of the above
Noise control strategies include which of the following:
D: All of the above
A welder should:
D: All of the above
Entrants should evacuate a confined space when:
D: All of the above
_____ are legally enforceable work place exposure limits for airborne toxic materials.
C: PELs
Factors that make an individual susceptible to heat stroke are:
D. All of the above
Acute effects/exposure are:
D: All of the above
The most common route of exposure to chemicals in the workplace is:
A: Skin contact
Chronic effects/exposure are:
D: All of the above
When metals are heated to their molten state, _____ are generated.
A: Aerosols
The ______ of a poison makes it poison
D: Dose
“Each employer shall furnish a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.” This statement is known as:
D: The General Duty Clause
