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Question 1

Under the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119), what is the threshold quantity for flammable liquids and gases that triggers PSM requirements?

Accepted Answer

10,000 lbs

Answer

PSM is triggered for flammable liquids/gases at 10,000 lbs; highly hazardous chemicals have specific threshold quantities listed in Appendix A.

Question 2

A leading indicator in a safety management system is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Number of near-miss events reported per month

Answer

Leading indicators measure proactive safety activities and conditions (like near-miss reporting) that predict future performance before injuries occur.

Question 3

Which OSHA standard requires employers to develop and implement a written Lockout/Tagout program for the control of hazardous energy?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147, the Control of Hazardous Energy standard, mandates a written LOTO program, training, and annual periodic inspections.

Question 4

When performing a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), the safety professional should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Select the job to be analyzed

Answer

Selecting which job to analyze is the first step, typically prioritizing jobs with high injury rates, near-misses, or significant consequence potential.

Question 5

The term 'inherently safer design' (ISD) in chemical process safety refers to:

Accepted Answer

Reducing or eliminating hazards at the design stage rather than controlling them

Answer

ISD focuses on eliminating or reducing the hazard itself through design choices — minimize, substitute, moderate, or simplify — rather than adding controls.

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