CPM Safety and Compliance Standards 3

Question 1

Under OSHA recordkeeping rules (29 CFR 1904), a work-related injury is recordable on the OSHA 300 Log when it results in:

Accepted Answer

Days away from work, restricted duty, or medical treatment beyond first aid

Answer

OSHA requires recording injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, job transfer/restriction, or medical treatment beyond first aid.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the required elements of OSHA's written Hazard Communication program?

Accepted Answer

Employee training records filed with OSHA annually

Answer

OSHA does not require annual filing of training records with the agency; records must be maintained internally but not submitted.

Question 3

A plant manager wants to ensure compliance with NFPA 70E. This standard primarily addresses:

Accepted Answer

Electrical safety in the workplace

Answer

NFPA 70E establishes electrical safety requirements for employees working on or near exposed energized electrical conductors.

Question 4

The OSHA General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) allows OSHA to cite employers for hazards that:

Accepted Answer

Are recognized hazards not covered by a specific OSHA standard

Answer

The General Duty Clause covers recognized serious hazards for which no specific OSHA standard exists, preventing employers from exploiting regulatory gaps.

Question 5

When conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), the plant safety team should document:

Accepted Answer

Each job step, associated hazards, and recommended controls

Answer

A JHA systematically breaks a job into steps, identifies hazards for each step, and recommends controls to eliminate or reduce those hazards.

(CPM) Certified Plant Manager Practice Test

(CPM) Certified Plant Manager Practice Test

CPM Safety and Compliance Standards 3