Safety Procedures Flashcards

A worker is hospitalized after falling from a scaffold. Within what timeframe must the employer report it to OSHA?

Answer: 24 hours

In-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours, while fatalities require 8 hours.

How long must employers keep OSHA 300 injury and illness logs?

Answer: 5 years

OSHA 300 logs, the 300A summary, and 301 incident reports must be kept for 5 years after the end of the calendar year they cover.

At what 8-hour time-weighted average noise level must a hearing conservation program begin under OSHA?

Answer: 85 dBA

The OSHA action level of 85 dBA TWA triggers a hearing conservation program; the PEL is 90 dBA.

A renovation is planned in a building constructed in 1975. Under OSHA's asbestos standard, how should thermal system insulation and surfacing materials be treated?

Answer: As presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) unless sampling proves otherwise

OSHA requires thermal system insulation and surfacing materials in buildings built before 1981 to be treated as PACM until testing rules out asbestos.

How often must employees who wear tight-fitting respirators be fit tested under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134?

Answer: Annually

Fit testing is required before first use, then at least once a year, and again whenever facial changes could affect the seal.

Under NFPA 70E, which document must be completed before energized electrical work is performed?

Answer: Energized electrical work permit

NFPA 70E requires an energized electrical work permit, with justification and hazard analysis, when work is done inside the restricted approach boundary or wherever an arc flash hazard exists.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37, which practice for exit route doors is a violation?

Answer: Locking an exit door from the inside so it needs a key to exit during occupied hours

Exit route doors must open from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.