Workplace Safety Principles Flashcards

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Answer: 16

OSHA's HazCom Standard requires that all SDSs follow a standardized 16-section format to ensure consistent information.

What is the minimum safe following distance (in seconds) a forklift operator should maintain behind another moving vehicle?

Answer: 3 seconds

OSHA recommends a three-second following distance for forklifts to allow adequate stopping time given their weight and braking characteristics.

Which of the following is an example of an engineering control for noise hazards in a warehouse?

Answer: Installing sound-dampening enclosures around loud machinery

Engineering controls physically modify the work environment or equipment to reduce hazard exposure at the source.

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Which condition makes it unsafe to operate a forklift?

Answer: The forklift has a cracked mast

A cracked mast is a structural defect that makes the forklift unsafe to operate and requires immediate removal from service.

What is the recommended action when a worker discovers a blocked or locked emergency exit in a warehouse?

Answer: Report it immediately to a supervisor so it can be cleared

Blocked emergency exits are an immediate OSHA violation and life safety issue that must be reported and cleared without delay.

When lifting a heavy box manually, which technique BEST protects the lower back?

Answer: Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs

Bending the knees, keeping the back straight, and lifting with leg muscles reduces spinal strain and is the safe manual lifting technique.