Apprenticeship Exam Apprenticeship Safety and OSHA Standards 2

Question 1

How long does an employer have to report a workplace fatality to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

Employers must report workplace fatalities to OSHA within 8 hours of the incident.

Question 2

What does 'lockout/tagout' (LOTO) protect against?

Accepted Answer

Unexpected energization of machinery during maintenance

Answer

LOTO procedures prevent the unexpected startup or energization of equipment while workers are performing maintenance.

Question 3

Which respirator type provides protection against airborne particles only?

Accepted Answer

N95 particulate respirator

Answer

An N95 respirator filters at least 95% of airborne particles but does not protect against gases or vapors.

Question 4

What is the maximum permissible noise exposure at 90 dBA for an 8-hour work shift per OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

OSHA's permissible noise exposure is 8 hours per day at 90 dBA before hearing protection is required.

Question 5

What is the minimum width for a safe walking path in a construction zone per OSHA?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

OSHA requires at least 36 inches (3 feet) of clear walkway width in construction areas.

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