ETC Safety Standards & Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically governs lockout/tagout procedures for the control of hazardous energy?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 is OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard that establishes minimum performance requirements for controlling hazardous energy.

Question 2

A technician discovers that a piece of equipment does not have an established lockout/tagout procedure. What is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervisor and stop work until a procedure is developed

Answer

OSHA requires written energy control procedures before servicing equipment; work must stop until a proper procedure is established.

Question 3

Under NFPA 70E, what is the purpose of an arc flash boundary?

Accepted Answer

To define the distance within which a person could receive a second-degree burn from an arc flash

Answer

The arc flash boundary under NFPA 70E is the distance at which a person could receive a second-degree burn (1.2 cal/cm²) if an arc flash occurs.

Question 4

Which agency enforces the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regarding hazardous chemical use in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers and enforces TSCA, which regulates the introduction and use of chemical substances.

Question 5

What does the term 'hierarchy of controls' mean in safety engineering?

Accepted Answer

A prioritized sequence for selecting hazard control methods from most to least effective

Answer

The hierarchy of controls ranks hazard mitigation strategies from elimination (most effective) down to PPE (least effective).

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ETC Safety Standards & Regulatory Compliance 2