Safety Practices Flashcards
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When working at heights above 6 feet in construction, which fall protection system is generally required by OSHA?
Answer: Personal fall arrest system, guardrails, or safety nets
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires fall protection such as guardrail systems, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems for workers at heights of 6 feet or more in construction.
What does the acronym 'SDS' stand for in workplace safety?
Answer: Safety Data Sheet
SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet, a document that provides information on hazardous chemicals including health effects, safe handling, and emergency procedures.
A worker notices a coworker bypassing a machine guard to speed up production. What is the correct first action?
Answer: Report it immediately to a supervisor or safety officer
Removing or bypassing machine guards is a serious OSHA violation and creates immediate hazard; reporting it promptly protects the coworker and others.
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical (Class C) fire?
Answer: CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher
CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers are rated for Class C (electrical) fires because they are non-conductive; water and foam conduct electricity and are dangerous.
What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
Answer: To identify and control hazards before a job task is performed
A JHA breaks a job into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and establishes controls to eliminate or reduce those hazards before work begins.
Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard, who is authorized to remove a lockout device?
Answer: The employee who installed the lock, or a designated authorized employee following specific procedures
Only the employee who applied the lockout device, or an authorized employee following established procedures when the original employee is unavailable, may remove it.
What is the correct way to lift a heavy object to prevent back injury?
Answer: Squat down, keep the load close to the body, and lift with the legs
Proper lifting technique involves bending the knees, keeping the back straight, holding the load close, and using leg muscles to lift, minimizing spinal stress.