Safety Standards & Regulations Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard 29 CFR 1910.147, how often must energy control procedures be reviewed?
Answer: Annually
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requires periodic inspections of energy control procedures at least annually.
Which NFPA standard specifically addresses the prevention of fires and explosions from flammable and combustible liquids in manufacturing facilities?
Answer: NFPA 30
NFPA 30, the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, governs storage, handling, and use of such liquids in industrial settings.
A manufacturing plant handles chemicals above threshold planning quantities. Under EPCRA Section 302, what must the facility do?
Answer: Notify the State Emergency Response Commission and Local Emergency Planning Committee
EPCRA Section 302 requires facilities with Extremely Hazardous Substances above TPQs to notify the SERC and LEPC.
In a process safety management (PSM) program under 29 CFR 1910.119, what is the primary purpose of a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)?
Answer: To identify, evaluate, and control hazards in covered processes
A PHA systematically identifies and evaluates potential hazards in processes covered by PSM to allow appropriate controls.
Which hierarchy-of-controls level is considered most effective for reducing workplace hazards?
Answer: Elimination
Elimination—physically removing the hazard—is the most effective level in the hierarchy of controls.
OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) allows OSHA to cite employers for hazards that are NOT covered by a specific standard when which condition is met?
Answer: The hazard is recognized and likely to cause death or serious physical harm
The General Duty Clause applies when a recognized hazard is likely to cause death or serious physical harm and no specific OSHA standard covers it.
Under ISO 45001:2018, what does the term 'worker participation' require of an organization?
Answer: Workers must be consulted and involved in the development and improvement of the OH&S management system
ISO 45001 explicitly requires organizations to consult and involve workers in OH&S system development, planning, and improvement activities.