Workplace Safety & Compliance Flashcards
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When must employers conduct a workplace hazard assessment for PPE under 29 CFR 1910.132?
Answer: Before requiring employees to use PPE
Employers must perform a hazard assessment and certify it in writing before requiring employees to use PPE.
The OSHA General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to:
Answer: Provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards
The General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Which ladder safety rule prohibits standing on the top two rungs of a stepladder?
Answer: The top rungs lack rear support and stability
The top two rungs of a stepladder lack the lateral bracing of lower rungs, making the ladder unstable and prone to tipping.
Under OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), the preferred method for preventing needlestick injuries is:
Answer: Using needles with engineering controls like retractable sheaths
Engineering controls such as needles with retractable sheaths or self-sheathing mechanisms are the preferred method to prevent needlestick injuries.
A worker observes a trench that appears to be 6 feet deep with vertical walls and no protective system. The correct action is to:
Answer: Refuse entry until a protective system is installed
OSHA requires a protective system (sloping, shoring, or trench box) for any trench 5 feet or deeper; no one should enter without this protection.
What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in an apprenticeship workplace?
Answer: To identify and control hazards before a job task begins
A JHA systematically identifies hazards associated with each job step so controls can be implemented before work begins.
Which agency enforces federal workplace safety regulations in the United States?
Answer: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
OSHA, within the U.S. Department of Labor, is the federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards.