Safety Regulations & Standards Flashcards
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A Safety Supervisor discovers an OSHA standard directly conflicts with a newer consensus standard (e.g., ANSI). Which standard takes legal precedence?
Answer: The OSHA standard, because it has force of law
OSHA standards are federal law and take legal precedence, although employers may voluntarily exceed them using stricter consensus standards.
Under the Process Safety Management standard (29 CFR 1910.119), a process involving flammable liquids above the threshold quantity triggers PSM requirements when the quantity exceeds:
Answer: 10,000 pounds
PSM applies to flammable liquids and gases with a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) flammability rating of 4 when the quantity on-site exceeds 10,000 pounds.
OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space standard (29 CFR 1910.146) classifies a space as permit-required if it has which characteristic?
Answer: One or more serious safety or health hazards
A space becomes permit-required when it has a limited means of entry/exit, is not designed for continuous occupancy, AND contains or has the potential for one or more serious hazards.
The OSHA construction fall protection standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection for workers at heights at or above:
Answer: 6 feet
In construction, OSHA mandates fall protection systems for workers at elevations of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Which organization publishes the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) that OSHA legally enforces?
Answer: OSHA (adopted from original ACGIH/ANSI values)
OSHA adopted most PELs from the 1968 ACGIH TLVs and ANSI standards; OSHA publishes and legally enforces them.
Under ISO 45001, what is the primary purpose of a management review in an occupational health and safety management system?
Answer: To evaluate the ongoing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the OH&S system
ISO 45001 requires top management to periodically review the OH&S management system to ensure its continued suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.
Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), which document must be reviewed and updated annually?
Answer: Exposure Control Plan
The Exposure Control Plan must be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect changes in technology that eliminate or reduce exposure.