aPHR Workplace Safety 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard requires employers to provide a written hazard communication program and safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to maintain a written program and provide SDS for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Question 2

An employee suffers a work-related injury requiring days away from work. Within how many calendar days must the employer report this to OSHA if it also involves in-patient hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

OSHA requires employers to report any work-related in-patient hospitalization within 24 hours of learning about it.

Question 3

Under the OSH Act's General Duty Clause, employers are required to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain a workplace free from recognized serious hazards

Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act (the General Duty Clause) requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm.

Question 4

Which type of OSHA inspection receives the highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Imminent danger situations

Answer

OSHA prioritizes imminent danger inspections first because they involve conditions where death or serious physical harm could occur immediately.

Question 5

A company's OSHA 300 Log must be retained for how many years?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

OSHA requires employers to retain the OSHA 300 Log, 300-A Summary, and 301 Incident Reports for five years following the end of the calendar year they cover.

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aPHR Workplace Safety 2