OSHA vocab

Question 1

action level / AL / exposure limits

Answer 1

concentration of 0.5ppm of formaldehyde calculated as an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) concentration as defined by OSHA

Question 2

biohazard

Answer 2

biological agent or situation that constitutes a hazard to humans

Question 3

biohazardous waste

Answer 3

any potentially infective, contaminated waste that constitutes a hazard to humans in the workplace

Question 4

bloodborne pathogen

Answer 4

microorganism present in human blood that can cause disease in humans

Question 5

bloodborne pathogen standard

Answer 5

OSHA mandate regulating the employees exposure to blood and other body fluids

Question 6

drench shower

Answer 6

OSHA required safety device for a release of a copious amount of water in a short time

Question 7

eyewash station

Answer 7

OSHA required emergency safety device providing a steady stream of water for flushing the eye

Question 8

formaldehyde / HCHO

Answer 8

colorless, strong smelling gas that when used in solution is a powerful preservative and disinfectant; a known carcinogen

Question 9

formaldehyde standard

Answer 9

OSHA regulation limiting the amount of occupational exposure to formaldehyde

Question 10

hazard communication standard

Answer 10

OSHA regulation that deals with identifying and limiting exposure to hazardous chemicals within the workplace

Question 11

hazardous material

Answer 11

agent exposing one to risk

Question 12

hepatitis B virus / HBV

Answer 12

infectious bloodborne virus

Question 13

occupational exposure

Answer 13

reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of a workers duties

Question 14

permissible exposure limit / PEL

Answer 14

0.75ppm of formaldehyde present over an 8 hour time weighted average

Question 15

short term exposure limit / STEL

Answer 15

2ppm of formaldehyde present over a 15 minute time weighted average