Safety and Compliance Standards Flashcards
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Under OSHA recordkeeping rules (29 CFR 1904), a work-related injury is recordable on the OSHA 300 Log when it results in:
Answer: Days away from work, restricted duty, or medical treatment beyond first aid
OSHA requires recording injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, job transfer/restriction, or medical treatment beyond first aid.
Which of the following is NOT one of the required elements of OSHA's written Hazard Communication program?
Answer: Employee training records filed with OSHA annually
OSHA does not require annual filing of training records with the agency; records must be maintained internally but not submitted.
A plant manager wants to ensure compliance with NFPA 70E. This standard primarily addresses:
Answer: Electrical safety in the workplace
NFPA 70E establishes electrical safety requirements for employees working on or near exposed energized electrical conductors.
The OSHA General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) allows OSHA to cite employers for hazards that:
Answer: Are recognized hazards not covered by a specific OSHA standard
The General Duty Clause covers recognized serious hazards for which no specific OSHA standard exists, preventing employers from exploiting regulatory gaps.
When conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), the plant safety team should document:
Answer: Each job step, associated hazards, and recommended controls
A JHA systematically breaks a job into steps, identifies hazards for each step, and recommends controls to eliminate or reduce those hazards.
Under EPA's Clean Water Act, a plant discharging treated wastewater to surface waters must hold a:
Answer: NPDES permit
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for any facility discharging pollutants into waters of the United States.
A confined space is classified as 'permit-required' under OSHA 1910.146 when it:
Answer: Contains or has the potential to contain a serious safety or health hazard
A confined space becomes permit-required when it contains or could contain a hazardous atmosphere, engulfment material, internal configuration hazards, or any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.