OSHA

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what gauge of wire will carry the most current

00 gauge

slips, trips, and falls make up what percent of all accidental deaths?

15%

how many sections are required on an SDS

16 sections

what is the minimum age requirement for the operation of a forklift

18

outdoor use of scissor lifts should be limited to wind speeds below

28 MPH

the height of a free standard scaffold's platform should never exceed ..... times the minimum base dimension

4

the height of a proper guardrail system is ......... from the walking/working surface

42 inches

hearing protection is required when noise levels exceed OSHA's PEL of ..... dBA as a TWA

90

which of the following statements is true of the pictograms on HCS labels?

HCS pictograms are required and standardized re square-on-points with black hazard symbols and white backgrounds

when transferring a flammable liquid from on container to another, the container should be ....... to prevent static electricity from creating a fire hazard

bonded and grounded

which of the following is an example of an industrial hygiene health hazard

chemical hazards

which type of hard hat would provide the most protection from electrical hazards

class E

which of the following hazard controls is an example of an engineering control

enclosing an operation to prevent contact with hazardous material

OSHA stands for occupational security and hospitality administration

false

arc flash/ark blast can reach maximum temperatures up to 350F

false - temperatures can reach up to 3500F

the four categories of OSHA standards include ........ construction industry, maritime, and agriculture

general industry

which of the following is considered approved eye protection

glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87

what does GCFI stand for

ground fault circuit interrupter

............ is the first priority for OSHA inspections

imminent danger

the most common route of entry by which hazardous materials are introduced into the body is

inhalation

employers must comply with OSHA standards related to materials handling, including training and .....

inspection

"electrocution" means

killed by electrical shock

hepatitis B is an inflammation of which body organ

liver

which of the following is a method for eliminating or reducing crane operation hazards

never move a load over co-workers

which of the following is an example of a physical health hazard

noise

your right to understand is

not simply shown or told, not simply given an SDS, required an initial assignment

which of the following hazards is an example of a physical hazard

oxidizer

flammability is which type of hazard

physical

which best describes a safe scaffold

placed on a firm foundation and is plumb and level, proper access and is fully decked, proper guardrail system

which of the following is an example of a work practice control

proper decontamination of spill areas

what is the easiest and most accurate way to use a portable ladder according to the manufacture

read and follow all warning labels and stickers

you have the right to.......

receive training, file a complaint with osha, be free from retaliation for upholding safety and health rights

a way to prevent materials handling hazards is to ......

refuse to allow personnel to ride equipment without a seat and seatbelt, report all damaged equipment, operate within manufacturer's specifications

which of the following is not considered a PPE

sport shoes

hazard controls must be addressed in which order of priority

substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE

who is responsible for providing PPE needed to comply with OSHA standards

the employer

who is responsible for providing specialized work footwear

the employer

when using a portable ladder to access another level

the ladder should be secured and extend 3 feet above the level you are assessing

what is electricity

the movement of free electron between atoms

which of the following groups do not fall under OSHA's jurisdiction

the self-employed

events that led to the OSHA law include

the triangle shirtwaist company in New York city, production for WW1, president Roosevelt's new deal

which of the following is a standard precaution for workers exposed to blood borne pathogens

treat all blood and bodily fluids pf patients as potentially infectious materials

OSHA's mission is to "save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers"

true

a source of information within the workplace about safety and health concerns includes safety data sheets

true

common causes of foot injuries include: crushing, penetration, molten metal, chemicals, slippery surfaces and sharp objects

true

until OSHA there were no national laws for safety and health hazards

true

which of the following controls is an example of an engineering control for protection against chemicals

ventilation

in the event of an exposure incident which of the following actions should be taken first

wash the area throughly

a hazard communication program requires which of the following components

written program, SDS/labeling, training

which of the following hazards is not an example of a physical hazard

acute toxicity


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