C2 Safety and Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections must a compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?
- 12
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 10
- 8
Correct answer: 16
OSHA's HazCom Standard requires SDS documents to have exactly 16 standardized sections aligned with the GHS format.
Question 2: An employer discovers that a chemical used in their facility does not have an SDS on file. What is the FIRST action they must take?
- Immediately remove the chemical from the workplace
- Contact the manufacturer or supplier to obtain an SDS (Correct answer)
- Allow workers to continue using it with verbal warnings
- File a report with the EPA
Correct answer: Contact the manufacturer or supplier to obtain an SDS
The employer must immediately request an SDS from the manufacturer or supplier to ensure workers have access to hazard information.
Question 3: Which OSHA standard specifically governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) in the workplace?
- 29 CFR 1910.147 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.134
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.119
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.147
29 CFR 1910.147 is the OSHA standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy, commonly known as the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard.
Question 4: A worker is injured on the job and misses three days of work. Under OSHA recordkeeping rules, this incident must be recorded on which form?
- OSHA Form 300 only
- OSHA Form 301 only
- Both OSHA Form 300 and Form 301 (Correct answer)
- OSHA Form 300A only
Correct answer: Both OSHA Form 300 and Form 301
A recordable injury requiring days away from work must be entered on both the OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 301 Incident Report.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
- To assign blame when an accident occurs
- To identify and control hazards associated with specific job tasks before work begins (Correct answer)
- To document worker compensation claims
- To determine PPE purchasing budgets
Correct answer: To identify and control hazards associated with specific job tasks before work begins
A JHA proactively identifies hazards in each step of a job task so that controls can be implemented before workers are exposed.
Question 6: Under EPA regulations, which of the following is classified as a 'Universal Waste'?
- Used motor oil
- Fluorescent lamps containing mercury (Correct answer)
- Asbestos ceiling tiles
- Lead-acid car batteries only if damaged
Correct answer: Fluorescent lamps containing mercury
Fluorescent lamps containing mercury are classified as Universal Waste under EPA regulations, allowing simplified collection and recycling.
Question 7: An employee refuses to perform a task they believe presents an imminent danger of death or serious injury. Under OSHA, this employee is:
- Subject to disciplinary action at the employer's discretion
- Protected from retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act (Correct answer)
- Required to file a formal complaint before refusing
- Protected only if they are a union member
Correct answer: Protected from retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act
Section 11(c) of the OSH Act protects employees from retaliation for refusing to perform work they reasonably believe poses imminent danger.
C2 Safety and Compliance 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections must a compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?