OSHA Study Exam 1
Which of the following is a common type of health hazard?
Chemical hazards
Which type of hard hat would provide the most protection from electrical hazards?
Class E
Which is an appropriate engineering control for protection against noise exposures?
Constructing sound barriers
Which is a requirement of the employer?
Determine if workers exposures exceed OSHA PELs
A broken window that distorts the operator's visibility of the task is acceptable for operation.
False - visibility cannot be distorted
Which of the following is considered approved eye protection?
Glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87
Which of the following is an example of a physical health hazard?
Noise
The need for hearing protection is triggered at which decibel level?
When it exceeds 90 decibels
Common causes of foot injuries include:
crushing, penetration, molten metal, chemicals, slippery surfaces, and sharp objects.
Nearly 45% of crane accidents are the result of the boom or crane making contact with ___.
energized power lines
Before beginning equipment operations, the employer must ___.
identify the work zone and determine proximity to power lines
Which of the following is not considered PPE?
Sports shoes
Safety controls must meet the following order of priority:
Substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE
Who is responsible for providing PPE?
The employer
Who is responsible for providing specialized work footwear?
The employer