AARC Workplace Safety and OSHA Standards 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In an automotive recycling facility, what OSHA standard specifically governs the safe use and inspection of chains, wire ropes, and hooks used to lift vehicle parts?
- 29 CFR 1910.184 (Slings) (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.217 (Mechanical Power Presses)
- 29 CFR 1910.261 (Pulpwood Logging)
- 29 CFR 1910.303 (Electrical Wiring Design)
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.184 (Slings)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.184 establishes inspection, rating, and use requirements for slings including chains, wire ropes, and synthetic materials used in lifting operations.
Question 2: What is the required OSHA action level for noise exposure that triggers a Hearing Conservation Program in an automotive recycling facility?
- 85 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average (Correct answer)
- 90 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average
- 95 dBA as a 15-minute short-term exposure limit
- 80 dBA for any period of exposure
Correct answer: 85 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 requires employers to implement a Hearing Conservation Program when noise exposure reaches or exceeds 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA.
Question 3: When an automotive recycler purchases a used vehicle that may contain asbestos-containing brake pads, which EPA and OSHA regulation applies to handling those parts?
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 (Asbestos) and EPA NESHAP asbestos regulations (Correct answer)
- Only DOT hazardous materials regulations during transport
- RCRA regulations for used oil disposal only
- Clean Water Act for rinse water from brake cleaning
Correct answer: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 (Asbestos) and EPA NESHAP asbestos regulations
OSHA's asbestos standard (1910.1001) and EPA NESHAP regulations jointly govern worker protection and proper disposal when handling asbestos-containing automotive friction materials.
Question 4: An OSHA inspector arrives unannounced at an automotive recycling yard. Under the OSH Act, what right does the employer have regarding the inspection?
- The employer may accompany the inspector throughout the facility (Correct answer)
- The employer can require a search warrant before allowing entry
- The employer may limit the inspection to administrative areas only
- The employer must allow access only during non-production hours
Correct answer: The employer may accompany the inspector throughout the facility
The OSH Act grants employers the right to have a company representative accompany the OSHA compliance officer during the walkaround inspection.
Question 5: Under OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (Lockout/Tagout), what must an employer do before a new machine is placed in service at an automotive recycling facility?
- Develop machine-specific energy control procedures and train affected employees (Correct answer)
- Post a general warning sign near all energy sources
- Require workers to verbally confirm they understand the hazards
- Submit the machine specs to OSHA for pre-approval
Correct answer: Develop machine-specific energy control procedures and train affected employees
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requires machine-specific written energy control procedures and employee training before any equipment covered by the standard is used.
Question 6: What is OSHA's requirement for the frequency of powered industrial truck (forklift) operator evaluations at an automotive recycling facility?
- At least once every 3 years for each operator (Correct answer)
- Once at initial hire with no required re-evaluation
- Annually for all operators regardless of performance
- Every 6 months for operators who handle hazardous loads
Correct answer: At least once every 3 years for each operator
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l) requires forklift operators to be evaluated at least every three years to ensure they are operating safely.
Question 7: Which OSHA standard requires automotive recycling facilities to conduct annual training on the use of fire extinguishers if employees are expected to use them?
- 29 CFR 1910.157(g) (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.38(e)
- 29 CFR 1910.132(f)
- 29 CFR 1910.119(h)
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.157(g)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(g) requires that employees designated to use portable fire extinguishers receive hands-on training upon initial assignment and annually thereafter.
AARC Workplace Safety and OSHA Standards 5
In an automotive recycling facility, what OSHA standard specifically governs the safe use and inspection of chains, wire ropes, and hooks used to lift vehicle parts?