Safety Procedures Flashcards

How many sections does an OSHA HazCom-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain under the GHS format?

Answer: 16

The GHS-aligned Hazard Communication Standard requires a standardized 16-section SDS format.

A custodian gets a corrosive chemical in their eyes. Per ANSI Z358.1, how long should the eyes be flushed?

Answer: 15 minutes

ANSI Z358.1 requires emergency eyewash equipment to deliver tepid flushing fluid for at least 15 minutes.

Under ANSI Z358.1, how quickly should a worker be able to reach an emergency eyewash station from the hazard?

Answer: Within 10 seconds

The standard calls for eyewash units to be reachable within 10 seconds, about 55 feet, on an unobstructed path.

Which fire extinguisher class is meant for commercial kitchen cooking oil and grease fires?

Answer: Class K

Class K wet-chemical extinguishers saponify cooking oils and fats, which makes them the right choice for kitchen fires.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, how often must portable fire extinguishers get a visual inspection and a maintenance check?

Answer: Monthly visual, annual maintenance

OSHA requires monthly visual inspections and an annual maintenance check of portable extinguishers.

During hot work, OSHA requires a fire watch to stay on post for at least how long after the work is finished?

Answer: 30 minutes

29 CFR 1910.252 requires the fire watch to continue for at least half an hour after welding or cutting stops so smoldering fires can be caught.

When combustibles cannot be moved, what minimum distance from hot work do OSHA and NFPA 51B use as the guideline for removing or shielding them?

Answer: 35 feet

The 35-foot rule calls for combustibles within 35 feet to be removed or protected, and for a fire watch to be posted.