Safety Quiz 1 Flashcards
Decibels are the unit of measure for what?
Noise
Protects you from top and side impacts
Hard hat
Responsible for enforcing OSHA regulations
Department of Labor
Self contained breathing apparatus
SCBA
90% of toxic substances enter the body by
Inhalation
At what noise level (decibels) is hearing protection required?
85
Most disabling injuries to industrial workers are to the
Hands and arms
In what year was the OSHA act signed into law?
1970
Who has the authority to see that you work within the regulations set by OSHA?
Employer
The purpose of NIOSH is to
Recognize, understand, and reduce hazards
Which of the three main groups into which OSHA standards are divided is industrial maintenance?
Industry
What must you do before using PPE?
Inspect it
What is the name of the document represented by the letters MSDS?
Material safety data sheet
What are the four main hazards to industrial workers?
Environmental, chemical, electrical, mechanical
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational safety health administration
What can we wear to give us even better eye protection from certain chemical liquids than a face shield will give?
Safety goggles
What two items may be required to protect our hearing from extremely high noise levels?
Ear plugs and ear muffs
What should be used immediately to flush spilled acid from our skin or clothing?
Water
What should be used to attach to our safety harness before we enter a confined space?
Lifeline
The purpose of NIOSH is to recognize and understand __________ in the workplace.
Hazards
