C2 Safety and Compliance 5

Question 1

Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, which of the following triggers PSM applicability?

Accepted Answer

A highly hazardous chemical present at or above its threshold quantity

Answer

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.

Question 2

A company fails to provide required safety training to new employees within the mandated timeframe. This is an example of which OSHA violation category?

Accepted Answer

Serious violation

Answer

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.

Question 3

Which agency enforces the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program for workers at maritime facilities?

Accepted Answer

TSA and the U.S. Coast Guard

Answer

The TWIC program is jointly administered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard for secure maritime access.

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

A de minimis violation

Answer

A de minimis violation is a technical deviation from OSHA standards that has no direct or immediate relationship to employee safety or health.

Question 5

What is the maximum height from which an employee may work without fall protection required under OSHA general industry standards?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

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.

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C2 Safety and Compliance 5