CPR OSHA & PPE Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically addresses respiratory protection requirements in restoration environments?
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.134 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.138
- 29 CFR 1910.146
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.134
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 is the Respiratory Protection Standard, governing selection, use, and maintenance of respirators.
Question 2: A worker performing mold remediation after a flood event must wear an N95 respirator. What does the 'N' designation mean?
- Nuisance-level filtration only
- Not resistant to oil aerosols (Correct answer)
- Nuclear particulate filtration
- Nitrogen-based filtration media
Correct answer: Not resistant to oil aerosols
The 'N' in N95 means the respirator is not resistant to oil aerosols; 'R' is oil resistant, and 'P' is oil proof.
Question 3: Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard, a tagout system may only be used when the employer can demonstrate that it provides a level of safety equivalent to lockout. What is one required condition?
- The tag must be made of plastic material
- The energy isolating device is not capable of being locked out (Correct answer)
- Workers must have at least 5 years of experience
- The supervisor must be present during the entire operation
Correct answer: The energy isolating device is not capable of being locked out
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 permits tagout only when the energy-isolating device is not capable of being locked out, with additional safeguards.
Question 4: During restoration work in a trench, at what minimum depth must a protective system (shoring, sloping, or shield) be used under OSHA standards?
- 3 feet
- 4 feet
- 5 feet (Correct answer)
- 6 feet
Correct answer: 5 feet
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.652 requires a protective system for trenches 5 feet or deeper, unless the excavation is made in stable rock.
Question 5: What class of high-visibility safety apparel is required for workers in temporary traffic control zones on public roads?
- Class 1
- Class 2 (Correct answer)
- Class 3
- Class E
Correct answer: Class 2
ANSI/ISEA 107 and MUTCD require minimum Class 2 high-visibility apparel for workers in temporary traffic control zones.
Question 6: Which OSHA standard requires employers to maintain a log of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300 Log)?
- 29 CFR 1904 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1903.19
- 29 CFR 1910.1200
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1904
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1904 governs recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses, including the OSHA 300 Log.
Question 7: A restoration worker is exposed to a chemical splash to the eyes. OSHA requires that emergency eyewash stations be reachable within what timeframe?
- 5 seconds
- 10 seconds (Correct answer)
- 30 seconds
- 60 seconds
Correct answer: 10 seconds
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 and ANSI Z358.1 require emergency eyewash stations to be accessible within 10 seconds (approximately 55 feet) of the hazard.
CPR OSHA & PPE Requirements 3
Which OSHA standard specifically addresses respiratory protection requirements in restoration environments?