CSC Health & Safety Protocols 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), which section of a Safety Data Sheet lists first-aid measures?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

Section 4 of an SDS is designated for first-aid measures per the GHS-aligned HazCom 2012 standard.

Question 2

A sustainability consultant evaluating a manufacturing facility notices workers exposed to airborne particulates without respiratory protection. Which OSHA standard most directly governs this hazard?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection

Answer

29 CFR 1910.134 requires employers to establish a respiratory protection program when airborne contaminants exceed permissible exposure limits.

Question 3

Which hierarchy of controls level is considered MOST effective at eliminating workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination—removing the hazard entirely—is the most effective control because it prevents exposure rather than managing it.

Question 4

A CSC is auditing a green building project for indoor air quality. Which standard provides the primary benchmark for ventilation requirements in commercial buildings in the US?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 62.1

Answer

ASHRAE Standard 62.1 sets minimum ventilation rates and IAQ requirements for commercial and institutional buildings.

Question 5

What does the term 'permissible exposure limit' (PEL) refer to in occupational health?

Accepted Answer

Maximum concentration of a substance a worker may be exposed to over an 8-hour workday

Answer

OSHA's PEL is the legal maximum average airborne concentration of a hazardous substance during an 8-hour work shift.

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CSC Health & Safety Protocols 2