OSHA-30 Construction

If a stairway is located in an aisle and traffic across the opening prevents the use of a fixed guardrail, it should have a hinged floor opening cover. When that cover is open, what must be in place?

A removable, standard guardrail

The lockout/tag out procedure

Lockout/tag out isolates and controls a machines energy sources Locks secure energy-isolating devices Tags provide a high visible warning that a lock out/tag out is taking place The authorized worker who places the lock controls the key so that they can perform repairs or maintenance without the risk of a hazardous energy release or accidental startup

Electrical Energy

May be stored in a battery or capacitor

What is the purpose of an organization's fall protection efforts? A. To identify and protect against fall hazards B. To comply with laws and safety regulations C. To train employees to properly use to fall protection equipment D. All of the choices are correct

D. All of the choices

Which hazard can affect workers who fall wearing a personal fall arrest system? A. Striking other structures or lower levels B. Increased exposure to hazardous weather conditions C. Vertigo or disorientation D. Ergonomic injuries from the weight of the harness and other equipment

A. Striking other structures or lower levels

Under what circumstances do electrical injuries occur? When equipment fails When electricity reacts to an unsafe environment When humans contact live electrical parts All of the above

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Which of the following are injuries that can occur if there is an arc flash? Burns Eye injuries Hearing damage Wounds ALL OF THE ABOVE

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Biological Hazard

A co-worker with hepatitis cuts their finger, leaving blood on a hand tool.

An employee slipped. Which is an example of a possible surface cause? A. oil on the floor B. poor housekeeping practices C. poor staffing of the position D. all of the above are surface causes

A. Oil on the floor

How can you test if your harness is properly adjusted?

You should be able to fit your fingers snugly underneath the leg straps

Who is responsible for assessing workplace conditions before beginning work to make sure the fall protection identified for the task will be adequate?

You, the employee

Which fall arrest component distributes the arresting forces of a fall across the shoulders, thighs, and pelvis?

Body harness

What do businesses do Process Safety Management standards affect?

Businesses with processes that involve chemicals above specified threshold quantities

Technology PSI

-Block or process flor diagram -Maximum intended inventory -Process chemistry and its properties

Highly Hazardous Chemicals PSI

-Toxicity -Permissible exposure limit -Thermal and chemical stability data

Which of the following is an example of a fall prevention system? A. guardrails and warning lines B. body. harness and lanyards C. carabiners and snap hooks D. work positioning systems and safety nets

A Guardrails and warning lines

What is the mechanism by which businesses implement Process Safety Management standards?

A Process Safety Management Program

Why is standing on a chair to reach a high place not a safe practice?

A chair is not designed to be used as a step ladder

Which statement is an accurate description of a GFCI device?

A circuit protection device that shuts off an electric power circuit when it detects that current is flowing along an unintended path

What is Process Safety Management?

A comprehensive risk-based approach that aims to protect employees from unwanted and unexpected releases of highly hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Saftey monitors

A designated person whose responsibility is to keep workers away from a fall hazard

Physical Hazard

A machine with moving parts that are inadequately guarded

Which of these statements describe a grounding wire?

A safety wire that is intentionally connected to earth and carries electrical current when conditions could be potentially dangerous

How does a fall prevention system work? A. It prevents falls through the use of physical barriers and administrative controls. B. It identifies fall hazards on a blueprint or facility map C. It prevents you from striking the ground after a fall D. It alerts workers to fall hazards through an audible proximity alarm

A. It prevents falls through the use of physical barriers and administrative controls

During which step of implementing a behavior-based safety program is the Critical Behavior Checklist used? A. Observation B. Correction C. Verification D. All of the above

A. Observation

Reobservation

Aaron notices that Frank is wearing his safety glasses consistently following his intervention a week ago.

Which of the following correctly describes a classified electrical hazardous zone?

An area where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable substances

Authorized employees

Are the only employees who can participate in a lockout/tagout procedures Receive specialized training from their employer on how to perform the procedure Employers establish dedicated lockout/tag out equipment that is used only for lockout/tagout purposes and only by authorized workers

Which of the following describes an appropriate location for an electrical installation?

Area with sufficient access and working space

Increased workers' compensation insurance premiums are an example of which type of impact of being unsafe? A. Human B. Business C. Insurance D. All of the above

B. Business

What system protects you from a potential fall hazard by limiting your proximity to it? A. Personal fall arrest system B. Fall restraint system C. Fall prevention system D. Leading edge system

B. Fall restraint system

Which tool is effective in gauging how employees view safety in the workplace? A. Observations B. Perception surveys C.Near-miss reporting D. None of the above

B. Perception surveys

Which of the following is a behavioral hazard that can cause you to slip, trip, or fall? A. Straightening out a folded mat B. Rushing through your workplace C. Reporting a dimly lit stairway D. Calling home on your break

B. Rushing through your workplace

Which statement correctly described an approach boundary?

Establishes lines that only qualified workers can cross

Gravitational Energy

Created when objects fall

If you learn in a job briefing that the area you will be working in has a limited approach boundary, you should:

Cross the boundary only if accompanies and supervised by a qualified worker

A short circuit occurs when:

Current takes an unintended path that occurs due to an inadequate amount or lack of resistance, which results in too much current flowing through the circuit

What are workers called who are hired to do work under their own supervision or are hired out through a third part as part of a Process Safety Management Program? A. Contractors B. Consultants C. Engineers D. A and B are correct

D. A and B correct

A proper incident investigation will determine: A. the who, what, when, where, how and why of an incident B. the root and surface causes of the incident C. what corrective actions are needed to prevent reoccurrences D. All of the choices are correct

D. All of the above

What are the possible outcomes of an incident involving highly hazardous chemicals? A. Fatalities B. Injuries C. Destruction of property, both on and off site D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is NOT an essential tool to collect or record evidence at the incident scene? A. camera B. tape measure and ruler C. graph or sketch paper D. magnifying glass

D. magnifying glass

Body Harness:

Distribute the force of a fall to multiple points on your body Reduce the likelihood of injury Have straps that go over your shoulder, down the sides of your body, and fasten around your legs and chest Allow you to remain upright and supported after a fall Are adjustable and must be fit and used properly Have weight restrictions, which include the combined weight of the workers and their tools May come in different sizes and be gender specific

Which of the following characteristics would you find in Process Safety Information for chemicals? A. Toxicity B. Permissible and chemical stability data C. Thermal and chemical stability data D. Block flow or simplified process flow diagram E. A, B, and C are PSI related to chemicals

E. A, B, and C are PSI related to chemicals

Which of the following does a Process Safety Management Program address? A. Chemical with hazardous properties B. Equipment with design requirements and limitations C. Processing that requires handling of and interface between equipment and chemicals D. Operations and maintenance by personnel charged with keeping the whole system running safely. E. All of the above

E. All of the above

Which of the following are requirements for operating procedures? A. Technically accurate B. Easy to understand C. Reviewed to ensure they reflect current practives D. Certified annually as current and accurate E. All of the above are requirements for operating procedures

E. All of the above are requirements for operating procedures

Not recognizing hazards in the workplace is usually something only inexperienced workers have to worry about.

False

The best time to identify a hazard is after an incident occurs, because the incident provides positive proof that the hazard actually exists.

False

Your employer is not responsible for maintaining stairways so that they are free of hazards.

False

Warning line systems

Form a visual barrier consisting of ropes, wires, or chains and flags that alert workers they are approaching an unprotected roof side of edge

Which of the following is NOT an AEGC safety program testing requirement?

Four tests must be done on all equipment before use

Which of the following is a correct practice for using fall arrest equipment?

Have anchor points verified by a qualified person

Work Permits

Help a workers think through the task they're about to perform.

As an employee, it is important for you to take time to:

Keep work areas clean by sweeping up debris, or mopping up spills Closing all drawers and doors that protrude into walkways and aisles Straightening upturned carpeting or rugs, especially near entryways ALL OF THE ABOVE

Consequence

Krystal is injured as a result of not following her employer's safety guidelines.

You have slipped the full-body harness over your shoulders and made sure the D-ring is centered in the middle of your back. What is your next step in donning the harness?

Pull each leg strap up and fasten the buckles

Chemical Energy

Released during a chemical reaction

To reduce the electrical current in a circuit, you would add more:

Resistance

Which of the following correctly describe trading requirements for those who work around highly hazardous chemicals?

Task training occurs prior to work assignments and refresher training is administered every three years.

Fall restraints

Tether you so that you cannot physically fall any distance

A supervisor manages a group of employees whose work involves routine maintenance of equipment that processes highly hazardous chemicals. One of his employees reports that a co-worker has ignored checkpoints for maintenance of a residue treatment vessel. What should the supervisor do?

Thank the employee for reporting the maintenance issue, put a positive not in her personnel folder for her annual review, and provide a refresher training for the employee who has omitted maintenance steps.

Which of these hazards recognition tools is used to identify the root cause of a near miss or incident that has already occurred?

The incident investigation

The goal of effective hazard recognition practices is to prevent injuries and death by identifying and eliminating the risky actions and conditions that are often the root cause

To prevent injuries and deaths by identifying and eliminating risky actions and conditions

A hazard is any behavior or situation that can cause injury or illness.

True

If you implement corrective actions that address the root cause, the surface causes will also be addressed.

True

Once a corrective action has been implemented, its important to evaluate it for effectiveness.

True

The leading causes of serious on-the-job injuries can happen in almost any workplace regardless of the type of work that's performed there.

True

Mechanical Energy

Typically created by an object's motion, position, or both

Equipment PSI

-Materials of construction -Ventilation system design -Electrical classification

A method for evaluating behaviors to determine why employees choose to act or behave as they do is known as the: A. ABC Model B. Observation model C. Behavioral model D. None of the above

A. ABC Model

Under what circumstances does an arc flash occur?

When electric current leaves, its intended path, allowing one conductor to touch another or the ground and resulting in a flash

Which of the following is NOT a method to prevent unauthorized access to an electrical installation?

Elevate on a suitable balcony, gallery or platform at least 2 feet (.61 m) above the floor or other work surface

Thermal Energy

Generated by high heat

How does a deceleration device work?

It slows the rate of a fall to limit the forces and stress on your body

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Energy

Source is pressurized liquid or air

What type of workplace incident can happen regularly without being noticed?

Unsafe actions

Which of the following is NOT a misuse of electrical equipment?

Using an extension cord with double insulated tools

When is a personal fall arrest system NOT required?

When working from a portable or self-supported step ladder

If there is a workplace fatality, your company must report it to OSHA:

Within 8 hours of the incident

Which of the following practices for tying off an anchorage is correct?

Work directly under the anchorage whenever possible

Where should the interview be conducted? A. in private, at the scene of the incident if possible B. in the presence of a notary public C. always in a private room, and away from the scene of the incidet D. in your office

in private, and at the scene of the incident, if possible

You were just notified that one of your employees on the plant floor was struck by a falling object. What is your first step?

verify emergency medical services are provided

How does behavior-based safety help you and your employer? A. Identifies and mitigates hazards B. Prevents injuries and illnesses C. Eliminates the human and business costs of unsafe behavior D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following are the most serious outcomes resulting from a fall?

Fractures, contusions, head injuries and death

Antecedent

Frank left his safety glasses in his truck, but felt he was under too tight of a schedule to stop work to get them.

Which of the following best described the purpose of an anchor in a fall arrest system?

It provides a secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, and deceleration devices

Perimeter safety cables

Must be installed and tensioned to specifications, and include high visibility flags placed no more than 6 feet (1.8m) apart

When working with electricity, the clothing you wear next to your skin should be made from:

Natural fibers, such as cotton or wool

Radiant Energy

Sources include X-Rays, microwaves, and ultraviolet light

Which of the following action is your responsibility?

Wearing slip resistance shoes or attaching a gripping device to the bottom of your footwear

When can an emergency plan be communicated verbally instead of being written? A. When an employee has 15 or fewer employees B. When an employer has less than 20 employees C. When an employer has 10 or fewer employees D. An emergency plan must always be written and easy for workers to access

When an employer has 10 or fewer employees

Pre-Shift and Pre-Operational Inspections

When routinely performed, help to identify hazards early so that incidents are avoided.

Effective Methods to Eliminate Hazards and Prevent Injuries

-Ensuring all employees have safety goals -Posting signage stating "Production + Safety + Quality = Our Success" -Encouraging employees to offer their opinion about company safety practices -Hanging posters that promote safe driving during rush hour -Taking a 10-minute break, as a team, to stretch and discuss safety.

Emergency Planning and Response

-Evacuation and exit route assignments -Reporting a fire -Accounting for all employees after evacuation -Handling small chemical releases -Employees who remain for critical operations before evacuating -Employees performing rescue or medical duties

OSHA's Title 29 CFR, Part 1904

-Often called the OSHA Record keeping Handbook -Establishes the requirements and criteria for recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses -Information found online www.osha.gov Part 1904 -Keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses -Report fatalities, amputations, losses of an eye and hospitalizations -Participate, as required, in annual surveys Criteria for Partial Exemptions -Companies with 10 or fewer employees -Businesses with certain industry classifications Important: All employers covered by OSHA must report any workplace incident that results in a fatality, an amputation, the loss of an eye, or the hospitalization of one or more employees

It is estimated that for every 20,000 unsafe actions that occur, there will be:

1,500 near misses 300 minor injuries 29 major injuries 1 death

Chemical Hazard

A drum containing a caustic liquid has no label that identifies its contents

Ergonomic Hazard

A job that requires a worker to hold the same body position for long periods of time

Before beginning a lockout/tag out procedure, a worker who fills out one of these has a chance to think through the process and analyze whether any hazards have been overlooked.

A work permit

What is the definition of an incident?

An unplanned, undesired event that adversely affects completion of a task

Safety net systems

Are positioned as close as possible under the working surface and catch you if you fall

What happens during the "Reobservation" step of a behavior-based safety program? A. Team lead verifies the Critical Behavior Checklist has been completed. B. Workers identified as "safety violators" are identified C. Employees are re-observed D. All of the above

C. Employees are re-observed

How often must a Process Hazard Analysis be updated? A. Every ten years (at a minimum) B. Every five years (at a minimum) C. Every three years (at a minimum) D. Every year (at a minimum)

C. Every five years (at a minimum)

According to Process Safety Management standards, how often must an employer certify that they have performed a Compliance Audit? A. Every 10 years B. Every five years C. Every three years D. Compliance audits are not a requirement of a Process Management Program.

C. Every three years

How should hazards or injuries be reported in order to mitigate the risk of hiding incidents? A. Anonymously B. Objectively, in a FAULT-finding way C. Objectively, in a FACT-finding way D. None of the above

C. Objectively, in a FACT- finding way

Which of the following is considered an indirect business cost of unsafe behavior? A. Decreased quality of life B. Stress C. Retraining D. All of the above

C. Retraining

What type of data does Process Safety Information include? A. Photographs of equipment parts for ease in identification B. A catalog of employees and contractors certified to work with highly hazardous chemicals C. Written data on highly hazardous chemicals, technology, and equipment D. Verbal data on highly hazardous chemical, technology, and equipment.

C. Written data on highly hazardous chemical, technology, and equipment

The purpose of identifying a root cause is to: A. dug up all past incidents for analysis B. pull up the roots so they wont grow again C. determine what factors caused the incident D. prevent near misses

C. determine what factors caused the incident

If there is no immediate danger and your coworker has been knocked unconscious or seriously injured their head, neck, or his as a result of a fall, what should you do?

Call 911 Not move them

Personal fall arrest systems

Can protect you from serious injury or death after you have fallen

Observation

Carmen's co-worker notices she uses the prescribed PPE, while her coworkers do not.

Pre-startup Safety Review

Confirms that a process hazard analysis has been performed and recommendations resolved or implemented.

Employee Participation

Consultation with employee or representatives in development and implementation of a PSM program.

Which of the following influencers may impact an employee's behavior? A. Stress B. Pressure to meet productivity goals C. Lack of safety knowledge D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following represents a step in a behavior-based safety program? A. Observation B. Intervention C. Reobservation D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Mechanical Integrity

Ensures the proper design, function, and performance of equipment used to process, store, or handle highly hazardous materials

Of the four principle causes of hazardous chemical release, which of the following describes a technology fault?

Equipment is adequately designed, installed, programmed, or maintained.

Lifting an object using improper body mechanics is an example of what type of hazard?

Ergonomic

Emergency Plan/Response

Established an emergency plan for the entire plant, including handling small releases

Store commonly used items:

In low, easy to reach areas

OSHA Form 301

Injury and Incident Report -Can replace a worker's comp insurance form if it contains the same information -Describes the injury or illness, the employee, and the healthcare provider

Intervention

Frank's coworker, Aaron, hands him a pair of safety glasses, insisting he wear them for his safety and per company policy.

Human or Business impact of unsafe behavior:

Human Impact: Stress Recovering from injury Diminished quality of life Business Impact: Fines and penalties Retraining Low morale

Training

Instructions in all areas pertinent for safety and health in a process covered by PSM

How can complacency contribute to your risk of experiencing a slip, trip, or fall?

It makes you blind to objects that you see everyday It makes you stop recognizing potential hazards

Job Safety Analysis

Job actives are studies to develop safe work procedures

OSHA Form 300

Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illness -Running record of injuries and illnesses complied from incident reports -Form on which "privacy concern" replaces the employee name on the form

Behavior

Mark takes safety shortcuts in order to get his work done so that he can leave early for the weekend.

Record and Reporting Guidelines

Order of Events: 1. Injury or illness occurs 2. Complete first report of injury (if employer requires) 3. Complete OSHA Form 301, injury and incident report 4. Receive medical treatment 5. Complete OSHA Form 300, Log related injuries and illnesses 6. Complete OSHA Form 300-A, summary of work-related injuries and illnesses at year end

Which procedure, when performed daily, can help a worker spot a hazard before it has a chance to cause an incident?

Performing a pre-shift inspection

Guardrail systems

Prevent you from falling of a work surface edge to a lower or into holes or openings in decking or floors

As you fall, tucking your chin down, bringing your arms up to head level, and turning to the side are always to:

Protect your head

Operating Procedures

Readily accessible description of tasks, data, operating conditions, and health and safety precautions.

OSHA Form 300-A

Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses -Posted in a place easily seen by employees -Yearly summary collected from the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

Incident Investigation

Search for the root cause of an incident or near miss.

Process Hazard Analysis

Set of organized and systematic assessments of potential hazards

A body harness includes:

Shoulder and leg straps A sub-pelvic assembly Adjustable buckles or fastners D-rings that connect to a lanyard

Hazard Reporting

Used when a hazard requires a supervisor's involvement to be resolved.

Process Safety Information

Written resource of data for each business process

At a facility, effective hazard recognition is the responsibility of _________.

workers and management