AFE Safety, Codes & Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 is the OSHA standard covering the Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) for general industry.

Question 2

A facilities engineer discovers an unguarded floor opening in a warehouse. Under OSHA 1910.23, what is the minimum standard guardrail height required?

Accepted Answer

42 inches

Answer

OSHA 1910.23 requires standard guardrails to be 42 inches in height to protect workers from falls through floor openings.

Question 3

Under the IBC, which occupancy classification applies to a building used primarily for storage of moderate-hazard materials?

Accepted Answer

Group S-1

Answer

Group S-1 (Storage, Moderate Hazard) under the IBC applies to buildings used for storage of materials that are not classified as high-hazard.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) under OSHA's PSM standard (29 CFR 1910.119)?

Accepted Answer

Identify and control hazards in processes involving highly hazardous chemicals

Answer

A PHA identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards associated with processes using highly hazardous chemicals under OSHA's PSM standard.

Question 5

Which regulation requires facilities to report accidental releases of extremely hazardous substances to local emergency planning committees?

Accepted Answer

EPCRA Section 304

Answer

EPCRA Section 304 requires immediate notification to local emergency planning committees (LEPCs) when releases of extremely hazardous substances exceed reportable quantities.

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AFE Safety, Codes & Regulatory Compliance 2