Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, which of the following triggers PSM applicability?
Answer: A highly hazardous chemical present at or above its threshold quantity
OSHA's PSM standard (29 CFR 1910.119) applies when a process involves a highly hazardous chemical at or above the specific threshold quantity listed in Appendix A.
A company fails to provide required safety training to new employees within the mandated timeframe. This is an example of which OSHA violation category?
Answer: Serious violation
Failing to provide required training is typically classified as a serious violation if there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result.
Which agency enforces the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program for workers at maritime facilities?
Answer: TSA and the U.S. Coast Guard
The TWIC program is jointly administered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard for secure maritime access.
During an OSHA inspection, an inspector observes a violation but determines it poses no direct safety or health threat to employees. This is classified as:
Answer: A de minimis violation
A de minimis violation is a technical deviation from OSHA standards that has no direct or immediate relationship to employee safety or health.
What is the maximum height from which an employee may work without fall protection required under OSHA general industry standards?
Answer: 4 feet
OSHA's general industry fall protection standard (29 CFR 1910.28) requires fall protection when employees are exposed to a fall of 4 feet or more.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a 'reasonable accommodation' for a safety-sensitive position must be provided UNLESS it:
Answer: Causes an undue hardship on the employer's operations
Under the ADA, employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, considering factors like cost and operational impact.
A facility's spill prevention plan is triggered when aboveground oil storage capacity exceeds which threshold under EPA's SPCC rule?
Answer: 660 gallons in a single container or 1,320 gallons total
EPA's SPCC rule requires a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plan when a facility has more than 660 gallons in a single container or 1,320 gallons in aggregate aboveground oil storage.