CIH OSHA 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), how many pictograms are defined in the GHS-aligned system?
- 6
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 9
- 11
Correct answer: 8
The GHS-aligned HazCom Standard defines 8 pictograms covering physical, health, and environmental hazards.
Question 2: OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) requires a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) to be revalidated at least every:
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 7 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
PSM requires PHA revalidation at least every five years to address process changes and incident history.
Question 3: Which OSHA standard requires employers to have a written Exposure Control Plan for bloodborne pathogens?
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.1048
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030
29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens) mandates a written Exposure Control Plan updated annually.
Question 4: Under OSHA's respiratory protection standard, what is the minimum Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for a full-facepiece air-purifying respirator?
- 10
- 25
- 50 (Correct answer)
- 100
Correct answer: 50
OSHA Table 1 in 29 CFR 1910.134 assigns an APF of 50 to a full-facepiece air-purifying respirator.
Question 5: OSHA's lockout/tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147) requires periodic inspections of energy control procedures at minimum every:
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 3 years
Correct answer: 1 year
LOTO periodic inspections must occur at least annually to certify each procedure remains adequate.
Question 6: In the OSHA crane and derrick standard (29 CFR 1926.1412), what is the required pre-shift inspection frequency for equipment used in construction?
- Weekly
- Each work shift before use (Correct answer)
- Monthly
- Quarterly
Correct answer: Each work shift before use
Cranes in construction must be inspected each shift before use by a competent person.
Question 7: Which OSHA standard establishes permissible noise exposure limits and requires a Hearing Conservation Program when TWA exposures reach or exceed:
- 80 dBA
- 85 dBA (Correct answer)
- 90 dBA
- 95 dBA
Correct answer: 85 dBA
29 CFR 1910.95 triggers a Hearing Conservation Program at an 8-hour TWA of 85 dBA (action level).
CIH OSHA 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), how many pictograms are defined in the GHS-aligned system?