Workplace Safety and OSHA Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must be posted at each work area where employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals?
Answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or their location
OSHA's HazCom Standard requires employers to maintain SDS for each hazardous chemical and ensure employees can access them during their shifts.
What is the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for airborne lead set by OSHA in general industry?
Answer: 50 µg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA
OSHA's Lead Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025) sets the PEL at 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air as an 8-hour time-weighted average.
When must an automotive recycler complete and post OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries)?
Answer: February 1 through April 30 of the following year
OSHA requires covered employers to post the Form 300A Summary from February 1 to April 30 of the year following the year covered.
Which type of forklift hazard is most commonly associated with fatalities in auto recycling yards?
Answer: Tip-overs due to uneven terrain or overloading
Forklift tip-overs are the leading cause of forklift-related fatalities, especially on uneven salvage yard terrain with heavy loads.
What OSHA standard governs bloodborne pathogens exposure in auto recycling workplaces?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030
29 CFR 1910.1030 is OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, which applies when workers may contact blood or other potentially infectious materials, such as from accident vehicles.
In an automotive recycling facility, what is required before an employee enters a vehicle crusher to clear a jam?
Answer: Complete lockout/tagout of all energy sources
OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) requires full lockout/tagout before any employee services or maintains equipment with hazardous energy.
Which OSHA regulation requires auto recyclers to train employees on the safe storage and handling of flammable liquids such as gasoline drained from vehicles?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.106 – Flammable Liquids
29 CFR 1910.106 covers flammable and combustible liquids, including storage, handling, and use requirements that apply to drained automotive fluids.