CSS Safety Regulations & Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), an employer is required to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause:
- Minor injuries only
- Death or serious physical harm (Correct answer)
- Property damage
- Environmental contamination
Correct answer: Death or serious physical harm
Section 5(a)(1) requires employers to protect employees from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm.
Question 2: Which OSHA standard specifically addresses hazard communication and requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1910.132
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200
29 CFR 1910.1200, known as the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), requires SDS for hazardous chemicals.
Question 3: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 is the standard governing which category of personal protective equipment?
- Hearing protection
- Foot protection
- Eye and face protection (Correct answer)
- Head protection
Correct answer: Eye and face protection
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 establishes performance criteria and testing requirements for eye and face protective devices.
Question 4: When must an employer notify OSHA following a work-related fatality?
- Within 8 hours (Correct answer)
- Within 24 hours
- Within 48 hours
- Within 72 hours
Correct answer: Within 8 hours
OSHA requires employers to report any work-related fatality to the agency within 8 hours of learning of the incident.
Question 5: The NFPA 70E standard primarily addresses safety requirements for:
- Fire suppression systems
- Electrical work practices (Correct answer)
- Hazardous material storage
- Confined space entry
Correct answer: Electrical work practices
NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, covers safe work practices to protect workers from electrical hazards.
Question 6: Under the OSH Act, which party bears primary responsibility for ensuring workplace safety and health?
- The employee
- The employer (Correct answer)
- OSHA compliance officers
- The insurance carrier
Correct answer: The employer
The OSH Act places the primary duty for providing a safe and healthful workplace squarely on the employer.
Question 7: Which federal agency enforces safety standards in mining operations, separate from OSHA?
- EPA
- NIOSH
- MSHA (Correct answer)
- DOT
Correct answer: MSHA
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforces the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act for all mining operations.
CSS Safety Regulations & Standards 2
Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), an employer is required to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause: