CLA Workplace Safety Principles 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Installing sound-dampening enclosures around loud machinery

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

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

Question 5

Which condition makes it unsafe to operate a forklift?

Accepted Answer

The forklift has a cracked mast

Answer

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

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