OSHA

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving a flammable liquid?

Class B

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving electrical/energized electrical equipment?

Class C

Which class of hard hats does NOT protect you from electrical shock?

Class C

Cumulative trauma disorders are a common type of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Select the statement which is accurate about cumulative trauma disorders.

Cumulative trauma disorders evolve over a period of time

An electrical shock happens when electric ________enters the body at one point and leaves through another.

Current

Which of the following is the first key to reducing the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Education

Safety and health programs are mandatory for all general industry businesses

False

Which route of entry could chemicals use to enter through the body's airways?

Inhalation

Which of the following should occur when assessing a safety and health program's effectiveness?

Interview employees at all levels.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of a safety and health culture?

Management finds cost control, quality, and productivity more important than on-th-job safety and health.

A warning label is required to provide set information. The following list contains only some of this required information. What required information is missing? • Name, Address, and Telephone Number • Signal Words • Hazard Statements • Precautionary Statements • Pictograms

Product Identifier

One of the main responsibilities employers have under OSHA is to:

Provide training required by OSHA standards

Under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) developed and regulated by OSHA, chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors are required to provide standardized hazard information in particular formats. What are these formats?

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and labels

Mary's job requires her to sit at a computer terminal inputting student data. Her only breaks include a 1-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. What type of hazard is Mary most likely to encounter?

Static Posture

Which of the following is a resource within the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues?

Union representatives Co-workers Labels and warning signs

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) works by comparing the amount of current going to and returning from equipment along the circuit conductors. When the amount going differs from the amount returning by approximately 5 milliamps, what does the GFCI do?

Interrupts the current

To extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher, a person must:

Know how to actuate the unit Know how to apply the agent effectively

It is critical to have a plan for any emergency that may occur. At work, one way you should prepare for an emergency is by:

Knowing your employer's Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

You have the right to examine and copy exposure and __________ records.

Medical

This is secured to a guardrail's vertical posts and must be installed when walls aren't at least 21 inches high and withstand at least 150 lbs. of force.

Mid Rails

What are injuries or illnesses that affect your muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, ligaments, cartilage, and nervous system called?

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)

There are a number of things that you can do to protect yourself from falls in the workplace. These include using fall protection equipment and using ladders safely. What else can you do?

Obtain adequate training

Which of the following describes the airborne transmission process for pathogens?

Occurs when infectious particles containing infectious agents are suspended in the air, inhaled, and enter the respiratory tract causing infection

To Stay Safe using ergonomics, you should:

Omit unnecessary task and vary activities

OSHA requires employers to supply any necessary _________.

Personal protection equipment

What law gives you the legal right to know about all the hazardous chemicals that you may be exposed to at work, the specific hazards associated with those chemicals, and what to do to protect yourself?

Right-To-Know Law or the Hazard Communication Standard

Portable fire extinguishers contain a limited amount of extinguishing agent and can be discharged in a matter of ______________.

Seconds

The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment is spelled out in:

Section 11 (c) of the OSH Act

Padded cloth gloves can protect your hands from what hazards?

Sharp edges and rough surfaces

Footwear can assist in protecting which parts of your feet?

Skin, toes, soles

Which statement indicates an unsafe practice for fire prevention and protection?

Smoke cigarettes near flammable or combustible liquids.

You need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?

Smoke is accumulating on the ceiling, but visibility is good.

Which of these is required for current to flow through a conductor?

Something that causes current to flow through a conductor Something to transport the current Source of electrical current

What are two types of posture that place a person at risk for injuries from poor ergonomic practices?

Static and awkward

Betsy is caught in her car during an earthquake. What is the best thing for her to do:

Stop and stay in the vehicle - clear of buildings, trees and overpasses if possible.

Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:

The OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300A Summary

You need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?

The room temperature is only slightly increased.

What is the type of burn that results when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electric conductors, conduits, or other energized equipment?

Thermal Burns

If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done?

They must be flagged with highly visible materials at least every six feet

Some of the things OSHA does to carry out its mission include; developing job safety and health standards, and enforcing them through worksite inspections, maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses and providing __________ programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health.

Training

HIV and hepatitis B and C are incurable bloodborne pathogens.

True

You have the right to raise a safety or health concern, or report a work-related injury or illness with your employer or OSHA without being retaliated against.

True

You should NOT wear gloves around powered rotating equipment.

True

Which of the following actions would you NOT take if you were in a burning building?

Try to put the fire out with water near you.

Which of the following would not be addressed in an EAP?

What to do if there is an influenza outbreak

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) does which of the following:

assigns responsibilities to those affected and outlines evacuation routes Identifies emergencies that might reasonably occur and provides procedures for alerting people about an emergency Identifies medical response options and designates an assembly area Provides a way for employees and family members to get information about what is happening

If you have been punished or discriminated against for using your rights, you must file a complaint with OSHA within how many days of the alleged reprisal for most complaints?

30

How many days do you have to contact OSHA to file a complaint against your employer if you have been retaliated against for exercising your health and safety rights?

30 days

What does the term lockout/tagout refer to?

A safety procedure that protects workers

Which of the following types of training should employers provide to their workers?

Accident investigation Emergency response Performance standards

There are three parts to an OSHA inspection. What are they?

An opening conference, a walkthrough, a closing conference

What steps should Ben follow to prepare for a hurricane?

Assemble a disaster supply kit Follow the instructions of local officials Prepare a personal evacuation plan

To Start Safe and Stay Safe in ergonomics you should pay close attention to:

At work, talk to your employer about correcting any poor ergonomic conditions you may find Pay attention to any physical pain, discomfort, or limitation Recognize the risk factors that may affect your health

________ postures are unsupported positions that can stretch your physical limitations. These postures can compress your nerves and irritate tendons. They may include bending, twisting, or working with your hands above your head or elbows above your shoulders.

Awkward

Joe is lifting boxes to load a trailer. To follow proper lifting procedures, Joe should:

Bend at the knees, keep his back straight and lift with his legs

You hear your supervisor tell another supervisor that a fire drill will take place later today. When the fire alarm sounds that afternoon, you should:

Calmly and safely use your assigned exit route to exit the building.

A(n) __________ exposure is a repeated or prolonged exposure (over months or years) that may bring about slowly developing symptoms. These exposures do not cause immediate, obvious harm and a person may not see, feel, or smell the danger. Effects, however, may be permanent.

Chronic

In some employment situations, not all personnel can immediately evacuate a work area per the EAP. It may be that some equipment and processes can only be shut down in stages or over time or that there is a requirement to remain briefly behind to secure gas, electric power or other specialize shut-offs. These personnel are referred to as what?

Critical personnel

Which of the following is a common type of MSD?

Cumulative trauma disorders Repetitive motion injuries Repetitive stress injuries

Which statement indicates a safe practice for fire prevention and protection?

Do not obstruct fire doors and shutters

Which of the following is an employer responsibility stated in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

Educate employees about pathogens. Provide personal protective equipment. Vaccinate individuals at high risk in the workplace against hepatitis B.

The Hazard Communication Standard, commonly called the "Right-to-Know" law, gives you the right to know what information?

Every hazardous chemical that you may be exposed to at work

What types of accidents are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths?

Falls

A three-prong grounding plug with the third prong broken-off is safe to use. Is this statement true or false?

False

Which government agency's primary focus is emergency preparedness?

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

In the __________ Standard, chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors are required to provide hazard information by way of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and labels on containers.

Hazard Communication

If you are in a tornado situation which of the following should you NOT do?

Hide under a bridge or an overpass

Which of the following should businesses and organizations do to promote a safe work environment?

Hold managers, supervisors, and employees for meeting their own responsibilities.

Which of the following is applicable during a hostile act:

Immediately contact local officials to find out what to do Listen to your radio or television for news and instructions Call your family contact, and then restrict your use of the telephone line so it will be available for further emergency response calls Remain calm and follow the instructions of emergency officials

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety and health programs?

Increased efficiency by bypassing safety standards

When you notice a safety hazard, what should your first step be?

Inform your supervisor or manager

What information would you expect to find in a FAT/CAT Report?

Information on workplace fatalities and catastrophes

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) gives information about:

Injuries in the workplace******* pg 27 Intro 2

____________ should cover every part of the worksite.

Inspections

If you touch a downed power line covered or bare, what's the likely outcome?

Death?

Which of the following statements about hearing protection are true?

Earplugs and earmuffs are the most common types of hearing protection devices Long exposure to high levels of noise can damage your hearing OSHA requires your employer to provide you with hearing protection when you are exposed to loud noises for an extended period of time

Which one of the following is true about employer responsibility in providing fall protection to workers?

Employers have flexibility in choosing a fall protection system they believe will work best in a situation

This term is also called live, or hot, which means that a voltage is present and it can cause an electrical current. Any time an electrical current is present, there is a risk of being shocked.

Energized

What is being described in the following definition: An opening in the floor, platform, or pavement that measures 12 inches or more, and through which persons may fall.

Floor Opening

_________ is designed to protect you from injuries to your head, face, eyes, ears, hands, feet, respiratory tract, and body.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Which of the following refers to treating all patients or first aid victims as a potential source of bloodborne pathogens by taking all precautions to prevent contamination?

Universal precautions

One way of reducing fall hazards is to keep floors clean and dry. What else can be done to reduce the hazard?

Use non-slip material on floors

What type of gloves protects your hands from hazardous chemicals?

Vinyl or Neoprene Gloves

_____ can only grow and multiply within the cells of another living thing, but they can remain active on a surface for several hours or days.

Viruses

Which of the following actions is NOT an example of an engineering control?

Wearing gloves, safety goggles, and masks.

Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed to the employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the injury. Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an injury?

Yes

What are the two most critical things you should do before you perform a job?

Control the hazards Identify the potential hazards

Which of the following is NOT a way bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted?

Coughing or sneezing

What condition occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is compressed?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

OSHA standards appear in the ___________ and are then broken down into ____________.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); parts

A worker has filed a complaint regarding a serious hazard that could result in a fatality or serious injury. How will OSHA most likely respond?

Conduct a worksite inspection

Which of the following does OSHA require employers to do to reduce employee's risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Conduct monthly training on bloodborne pathogens.

A worker has submitted a complaint online that is non-serious in nature. How will OSHA most likely respond?

Contact the employer by phone, fax, or email

Under the Right to Know Rule, employers need to include information on which one of the following in a written and complete hazard communication program?

Container labeling and SDS's

Where no specific standards apply to a workplace situation, employers must follow the ___?

General Duty Clause

If your skin is moist or wet, will it act as a good or poor conductor?

Good conductor

______ a tool or electrical system means intentionally creating a low-resistance path that connects to the earth.

Grounding

A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling

Guardrail

When an inspection is conducted in your workplace, you have certain rights. What are these rights?

Have a worker representative accompany an inspector on an inspection, find out about inspection results and abatement measures, and object to the date set for a violation to be corrected

Which of the following is a major feature of safety and health programs?

Hazard prevention and control Management commitment and employee involvement Worksite analysis

Which of the following is not found on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Hazard(s) identification *15 Hazard communication

Identified __________ should be tracked until they are corrected

Hazards

What type of gloves protects your hands from heat and flames?

Heat Resistance Gloves

Keys to preventing a fall from a ladder include choosing the right ladder for the job and tying the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points. What else can you do to keep safe when using a ladder?

Keep your hands free of carrying tools or other materials when climbing a ladder

Which of the following is considered full body protection?

Level A: Gas-tight, chemical-resistant coveralls used with a supplied-air respirator or SCBA Level B: Chemical-resistant coveralls used with a supplied-air respirator or SCBA Level C: Normal work clothes or Tyvek coveralls used with an air-purifying respirator

Every day, Mary mops the warehouse floor to keep it clean and free from debris, while Joe and Sam repair broken equipment in a timely manner.

Maintain the Facility and Equipment

Each warning label must contain this element and its purpose is to provide a visual alert to users to the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. This element must in the shape of a square set at a point and include a black hazard symbol on a white background with a red frame sufficiently wide enough to be clearly visible. What is being referenced?

Pictogram

A _________ is defined as a suspension system that allows a worker to descend in a controlled manner and, as needed, to stop at any point to perform work.

Rope descent system

This is a document that each chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer must provide for each hazardous chemical. It contains detailed information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical. This document is typically stored in the work space but is likely not attached to the container containing the chemical.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

You are escaping from a fire that is generating quite a bit of smoke. Which of these choices is an unsafe practice?

Take deep breaths to help you stay calm.