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Safety Compliance & Risk Management Flashcards

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  1. A crane operator witnesses a load swing unexpectedly due to wind. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1417, what is the operator authorized to do?

    Answer: Stop the operation if a safety hazard exists

    OSHA 1926.1417 grants crane operators the authority to stop and refuse to perform an operation they believe is unsafe.

  2. What does TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) measure in equipment and construction safety programs?

    Answer: The number of OSHA recordable incidents per 100 full-time equivalent workers

    TRIR = (number of recordable incidents × 200,000) ÷ total hours worked, normalized to 100 full-time equivalent workers.

  3. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for use on a Class C (energized electrical equipment) fire?

    Answer: CO2 (carbon dioxide)

    CO2 extinguishers are non-conductive and safe for Class C fires involving energized electrical equipment.

  4. When performing a pre-operational inspection on a forklift, a crack is found in the mast. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Report the defect and remove the forklift from service immediately

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 requires that equipment with safety defects be taken out of service and not used until repaired.

  5. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and OSHA, what is an employer's obligation regarding emergency evacuation procedures for employees with mobility impairments?

    Answer: Develop a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) for affected employees

    Employers must develop individualized Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) to ensure safe egress for employees who cannot use standard evacuation routes.

  6. Which leading safety indicator is MOST useful for predicting future incident trends on a jobsite?

    Answer: Number of near-miss reports filed

    Near-miss reports are a leading indicator because they capture hazardous conditions before injury occurs, enabling proactive correction.

  7. A worker is exposed to a noise level of 95 dB(A) for a full 8-hour shift. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95, what is the maximum permissible exposure time at 95 dB(A)?

    Answer: 4 hours

    OSHA's permissible noise exposure table limits exposure to 95 dB(A) to 4 hours per day before requiring additional controls.