CIH OSHA 3

Question 1

Under OSHA's confined space entry standard (29 CFR 1910.146), which condition does NOT automatically classify a space as a permit-required confined space?

Accepted Answer

Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy

Answer

Limited entry/exit and not designed for continuous occupancy are characteristics of confined spaces, but alone they do not make a space permit-required; an actual hazard is needed.

Question 2

OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard requires employers to ensure floor load ratings are conspicuously posted and that loads placed on floors do not exceed:

Accepted Answer

The maximum safe load indicated

Answer

29 CFR 1910.22 requires that floor loads not exceed the maximum safe load shown on posted load ratings.

Question 3

Under the OSHA PSM standard, a 'catastrophic release' is defined as a major uncontrolled emission of a highly hazardous chemical that presents immediate danger to:

Accepted Answer

Employees and the public

Answer

PSM defines catastrophic release as presenting an immediate danger to employees and the public due to potential toxic, fire, or explosion consequences.

Question 4

Which OSHA standard specifically governs occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1026

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1026 is the specific OSHA standard for hexavalent chromium in general industry.

Question 5

Under OSHA's machine guarding standard (29 CFR 1910.212), which type of guard is attached directly to the machine and provides a barrier that prevents access to the danger zone?

Accepted Answer

Fixed guard

Answer

A fixed guard is a permanent barrier fastened to the machine that requires tools to remove, providing constant protection.

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CIH OSHA 3