Prelim Theory Complete? Flashcards
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The state of freedom from danger or risk of injury to humans, property or environment.
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Safety
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The state of freedom from illness; the soundness of wellbeing
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Health
3
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Work-related
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Occupational
4
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A condition or act that has the potential to cause harm or loss including human injury, damage to property or environment or a combination.
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Hazard
5
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Violation of a commonly accepted safe procedure which results in an accident.
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Unsafe Acts
6
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Environment posing hazard or risk which could have been guarded or corrected.
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Unsafe Condition
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Term used to quantify the level or degree of danger or impact that may be brought about by accident/incident due to the exposure and contact to hazard considering its potential to cause harm.
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Risk
8
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Formula for Risk
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Consequence x Likelihood
9
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Is an undesired event that may or may not result in harm/injury to people, damage to property or loss to process.
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Accident
10
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An undesired event which could or does result in a loss
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Incident
11
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An incident with little or no visible damages.
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Near-Miss
12
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An undesired event, which under slightly different circumstances, could have resulted in harm to people, damage to property or loss to process.
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Near-Miss
13
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All ______ are ______ but not all _______ are ________.
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Accidents; Incidents; Incidents; Accidents
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It is essential to the success of a company’s safety and health program that top management demonstrates to protect every employee from injury and illness on the job.
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Management Commitment
15
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The way we perceive “The way things are around here”
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Corporate Culture
16
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Means participation by employees at every level.
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Employee Involvement
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Is extremely important to ensure all processes in a company’s safety and health management system are effective.
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Safety Education and Training
18
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What percentage of accidents are preventable?
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98%
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What percentage of accidents are non-preventable?
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2%
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What percentage are unsafe acts?
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88%
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What percentage are unsafe conditions?
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10%
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A science that deals with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of workplace conditions that may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort among workers or among the citizens of the community.
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Industrial Hygiene
23
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Unwanted sound
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Noise
24
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Unit of measurement of sound
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Decibels
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“If two people with no hearing impairment have to raise their voices or shout to be heard in a distance of less than arms length from each other, the sound level is
potentially hazardous.”
Arm's Length Rule
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Noise Levels in Textile: Weaving
102-104 dBa
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Noise Levels in Iron and Steel: Rolling Mills
94-99 dBa
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Noise Levels in Automotive: Grinding
94-96 dBa
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Noise Levels in Automotive: Stamping
95-97 dBa
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Noise Levels in Cement: Mill Area
100-102 dBa
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Noise Levels in Wire and Cable: Stranding
100-102 dBa
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Below or greater than normal atmospheric pressure
Pressure Extremes
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It is the measure of stream of light falling on a surface
Illumination
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Source of light such as daylight
Natural Light
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Source of light such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps and mercury lamps
Artificial Light
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It is a physical factor that acts on man by transmission of mechanical energy from sources of oscillation.
Vibration
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The transfer of energy from one object to another through space
Radiation
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Cosmic radiation coming from outer space and radioactive materials
Ionizing Radiation
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Includes Lasers, Microwave, Infrared (IR), Visible light, Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, radio frequencies
Non-Ionizing Radiation
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These are listed from shortest to longest wavelength, and from highest (ionizing) to lowest (non-ionizing) energy & frequency
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Consists of helium nuclei & is readily stopped by a sheet of paper.
Alpha Radiation
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Consisting of electrons, it is halted by an aluminum
plate.
Beta Radiation
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Is eventually absorbed as it penetrates a dense material.
Gamma Radiation
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It is the process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means to and from any space
Ventilation
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Ergo means ____
Work
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Nomos means _____
Laws
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Is a multidisciplinary activity that assembles information on
people’s capacities & applies that information in designing jobs, products, workplaces, and equipment.
Ergonomics
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Have improved our quality of life.
Chemicals
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When do chemicals become a hazard?
When it becomes airborne.
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It is the first source of information about the chemical being used.
Chemical Labels
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A summary of the important health, safety and toxicological information on the chemical or the mixture ingredients.
CSDS/MSDS
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What does CSDS/MSDS stand for?
Chemical/Material Safety Data Sheet
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Determination of environmental hazards/stresses and their hazardous effects on workers’ health through direct measurement of hazards.
Work Environment Measurement
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Is the measurement of a particular worker’s exposure to airborne contaminants.
Personal Sampling
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Is the measurement of contaminants in the workroom.
Area/Environmental Sampling
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Involves the measurement of changes in the composition of body fluids, tissue or expired air to determine absorption of a potentially hazardous material.
Biological Monitoring
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Instrument used to analyze solvents.
Gas Chromatograph
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Instrument used to analyze heavy metals.
Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer
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Instrument used to analyze dusts.
X-ray Diffractometer
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Instrument used to analyze acids.
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
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Refer to airborne concentration of substances and conditions that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed daily without adverse health effects.
Threshold Limit Values
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Permissible noise exposure for
8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1 1/2, 1, 1/2 and 1/4 hours
90, 92, 95, 97, 100, 102, 105, 110, 115 dBa
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Minimum lighting level: Passageway, corridor, warehouse
50 lux
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Minimum lighting level: Engine, boiler, locker, washrooms, etc.
100 lux
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Minimum lighting level: Medium assembling, rough bench/machine work, sewing light colored textile,
meat packing.
200 lux
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Minimum lighting level: Office desk work, weaving, plating
300 lux
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Minimum lighting level: Fine inspection, fine polishing, sorting, accounting, bookkeeping, drafting.
500-1000 lux
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Minimum lighting level: Fine assembly, jewelry & watch
making, proof reading in printing plants.
1000-2000 lux
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Preventing occurrence of destructive fire or reduce likelihood of destructive fire.
Fire Prevention
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Extinguishing unwanted/ uncontrolled destructive fire.
Fire Suppression
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Preparing persons in the eventuality of a fire emergency.
Fire Emergency Preparedness
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It is frequently referred to as “rapid oxidation with the evolution of light and heat.”
Fire
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Is a chemical reaction between a flammable or combustible material and oxygen.
Fire
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Is the chemical union of heat, fuel and oxygen produced in the proper proportions.
Fire
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Any material that will burn.
Fuel
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Is the lowest temperature at w/c fuel gives off flammable vapors.
Flash Point
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A material having a flashpoint below 100°F (37.8°C).
Flammable Material
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A material having a flashpoint at or above 100°F (37.8°C).
Combustible Material
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A substance with low flashpoint or a substance with a high flashpoint?
Low Flashpoint
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Normally, air is ____ oxygen and ____ nitrogen.
21%; 78%
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Minimum oxygen content before a fire will go out due to lack of oxygen
16%
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An administrative control of controlling fire hazards
Hot Work Permit
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Classes of Fire: Ordinary Combustibles
Class A
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Classes of Fire: Surface Fire
Class B
85
Classes of Fire: Electrical Fire
Class C
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Classes of Fire: Combustible Metals
Class D
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Classes of Fire: Kitchen Fires
Class K
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Transfer of heat from molecule to molecule
Conduction
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Caused by movement of heat gasses produced by any burning material
Convection
90
Transfer of heat rays in straight rays
Radiation
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How to use a Fire Extinguisher?
PASS
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Distance away from the fire when using a fire extinguisher
6-8 feet
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States that “Portable fire extinguishers should be available as a requirement for fire fighting appliance”
PD 1185, Rule 6 Div. 1, Section 6.101-B
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States that “Portable Fire Extinguisher’s which have been installed shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired when defective”
PD 1185, Rule 6, Div. 1, Section 6.103
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“All places of employment shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers for protection against incipient fires”
OSH Rule 1944.05 (1a)
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“All Extinguishers shall be inspected monthly, to determine physical damages and that they are in good operable condition”
OSH Rule 1944.05 (1f)
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“All Extinguishers shall be conspicuously located in unobstructed areas”
OSH Rule 1944.05 (1f)
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Creation of a Fire Protection Modernization Trust Fund to support the BFP modernization program
Republic Act 9514 Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
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Who signed the Republic Act 9514 Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
President Arroyo
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Are intended to reduce the danger of contact with higher voltage conductors.
Class E helmets (Electrical)
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Are intended to reduce the danger of contact with lower voltage conductors
Class G helmets (General)
102
May include vents on shells that provide increased
breathability.
Class C helmets (Conductive)
103
Noise exceeding 85-90 dB or more on eight hour exposure.
Excessive Noise
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Are variety of devices and garments designed to serve as
a barrier between workers and workplace hazards.
Personal Protective Equipment
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A rigid device that is worn to provide protection for the head and which is held in place by a suitable suspension.
Hard Hat or Safety Helmet
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Includes the headband and straps on the inside of the hat.
Suspension System
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Protects the head from sharp objects, such as falling tool.
Hard Outer Shell
108
Secures the hard hat to the wearer’s head.
Chin Strap
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Redirects the direction of the falling object.
Brim
110
Are primary protective devices intended to shield the wearer’s eyes from flying and striking objects, glare and injurious radiation hazards.
Safety Spectacles/Glasses
111
Are primary protective devices intended to fit the face immediately surrounding the eyes
Goggles
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Is a protective device intended to shield the wearer’s face, or portions thereof from striking objects or chemical, heat and glare hazards.
Face Shield
113
Decibel Level of the quietest sound you can hear.
0 dB
114
Decibel Level of a whisper, quiet library.
30 dB
115
Decibel Level of a normal conversation, sewing machine, typewriter.
60 dB
116
Decibel Level of a television, city street noise, police whistle
70-80 dB
117
Lawnmower, shop tools, truck traffic, an electric motor, car horn at 5 meters distance
90 dB
118
Chainsaw, pneumatic drill, close to a moving training, spray painting.
100-110 dB
119
Sandblasting, loud rock concert, auto horn at close distance
115 dB
120
Gun muzzle blast, jet engine.
140 dB
121
Hearing protectors placed inside the ear to block out noise.
Earplugs
122
A device composed of a headband with two cushioned ear cups that form a seal around the outer ear, covering it completely and blocking out the noise.
Earmuffs
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Screen out dust and some form of mist.
Filtration Respirators
124
Remove contaminants by passing the tainted air through material that traps the harmful portions.
Chemical Cartridge Devices
125
Supply air from an air tank is strapped at the person’s back.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
126
Resist sharp edges and prevent cuts.
Metal-meshed gloves
127
Shield your hands from rough surfaces and heat
Leather gloves
128
Protect your hands against toxic chemicals
Vinyl & neoprene gloves
129
Protect you when working around electricity.
Rubber gloves
130
Protect your hands from heat and flames.
Welder's gloves
131
Are used to protect your hands from germs and bacteria.
Latex disposable gloves
132
Are used to protect your hands from radiation sources.
Lead-lined gloves
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Help grasp slippery objects and protect against slivers, dirt, moderate heat or cold.
Cotton gloves
134
What class are heavy duty shoes?
Class 75
135
What class are medium duty shoes?
Class 50
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What class are light duty shoes?
Class 30
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Conducts static electricity to floors that are grounded
Electrostatic Dissipating Footwear
138
Are insulated with tough rubber to prevent shocks and burns from electricity.
Electrical Resistance Footwear
139
Is an assembly composed of body belt and proper accessories that prevent a worker from traveling to an edge where the occurrence of a fall may happen.
Travel Restraint System
140
Are designed to minimize stress forces on an employee's body in the event of a fall, while providing sufficient freedom of movement to allow work to be performed.
Fall Arrest System
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It consists of straps passed over the shoulders, across the chest, and around the legs.
Full-Body Harness
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Every Employer shall at his own expense furnish his workers with protective equipment for the eyes, face, hands and feet, protective shields and barriers whenever necessary by
reason of the hazardous nature of the process or environment, chemical or radiological or other mechanical irritants or hazards capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact
1081.01
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All protective equipment shall be of approved design and construction appropriate for the exposure and the work
to be performed.
1081.02
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The employer shall be responsible for the adequacy and proper maintenance of personal protective equipment used in his workplace.
1081.03
145
No person shall be subjected or exposed to hazardous environmental condition without protection.
1081.04
