CMI Occupational Health & Safety Guidelines 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When using a wet floor sign, where should it be placed relative to the wet area?
- Only at the entrance to the area
- At all access points surrounding the wet area (Correct answer)
- In the center of the wet area
- Only where foot traffic is heaviest
Correct answer: At all access points surrounding the wet area
Wet floor signs must be placed at all access points surrounding the wet area to warn people approaching from any direction.
Question 2: What does the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) primarily require employers to do?
- Purchase only non-toxic cleaning products
- Inform and train workers about chemical hazards in the workplace (Correct answer)
- Post chemical prices on all storage containers
- Limit chemical purchases to OSHA-approved suppliers
Correct answer: Inform and train workers about chemical hazards in the workplace
HazCom requires employers to inform and train employees about chemical hazards they may encounter, including proper labeling and access to Safety Data Sheets.
Question 3: A custodian discovers a broken glass on the floor. What is the safest way to clean it up?
- Use bare hands to quickly collect large pieces first
- Sweep with a broom and dustpan, never use bare hands (Correct answer)
- Mop the area to push glass to the edges
- Vacuum the glass with a standard vacuum cleaner
Correct answer: Sweep with a broom and dustpan, never use bare hands
Broken glass should be swept with a broom and dustpan; bare hands should never be used as glass can cause severe lacerations.
Question 4: What is the correct action if a custodian accidentally mixes bleach with ammonia-based cleaner?
- Add water to dilute the mixture immediately
- Evacuate the area and notify a supervisor (Correct answer)
- Open a window and continue working
- Wait for the fumes to dissipate on their own
Correct answer: Evacuate the area and notify a supervisor
Mixing bleach and ammonia creates toxic chloramine gas, requiring immediate evacuation and supervisor notification.
Question 5: Which type of glove is most appropriate for handling strong acids or corrosive chemicals?
- Cotton work gloves
- Latex examination gloves
- Rubber or neoprene chemical-resistant gloves (Correct answer)
- Leather work gloves
Correct answer: Rubber or neoprene chemical-resistant gloves
Rubber or neoprene chemical-resistant gloves provide the necessary protection against corrosive chemicals and strong acids.
Question 6: Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what must a custodian do before cleaning up a blood spill?
- Wait 30 minutes for pathogens to die naturally
- Notify building occupants to avoid the area permanently
- Don appropriate PPE including gloves and eye protection (Correct answer)
- Sprinkle baking soda on the spill first
Correct answer: Don appropriate PPE including gloves and eye protection
Before cleaning blood spills, custodians must don appropriate PPE (gloves, eye protection, possibly a mask) to protect against bloodborne pathogens.
Question 7: What is the recommended maximum weight for a single manual lift without mechanical assistance per NIOSH guidelines?
- 15 pounds
- 35 pounds
- 51 pounds (Correct answer)
- 75 pounds
Correct answer: 51 pounds
NIOSH recommends a recommended weight limit of 51 pounds under ideal lifting conditions for a single manual lift.
CMI Occupational Health & Safety Guidelines 2
When using a wet floor sign, where should it be placed relative to the wet area?