Safety Regulations & OSHA Compliance Flashcards
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OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space standard (29 CFR 1910.146) classifies a space as permit-required if it contains or has the potential to contain which of the following?
Answer: A serious safety or health hazard
A permit-required confined space is one that contains or has the potential to contain a serious safety or health hazard, among other criteria listed in 1910.146(b).
Under NFPA 13, what is the minimum distance a standard-response sprinkler head must be installed from a wall or obstruction to ensure proper spray pattern development?
Answer: 4 inches
NFPA 13 requires standard sprinklers to be installed a minimum of 4 inches from walls to prevent the wall from obstructing the spray pattern.
In the context of OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act), what four elements must OSHA prove to issue a citation?
Answer: Hazard exists, employees are exposed, employer knew, feasible abatement exists
OSHA must establish that: a recognized hazard exists, employees are exposed to it, the employer knew or should have known, and feasible means of abatement exist.
What is the required minimum illumination level in foot-candles at the walking surface along egress paths, per NFPA 101?
Answer: 1 fc
NFPA 101 requires a minimum of 1 foot-candle measured at the floor level along the means of egress during normal conditions.
OSHA requires that fire suppression system maintenance records be retained for how long under 29 CFR 1910.160?
Answer: Three years
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.160(b)(10) requires that fixed extinguishing system inspection and maintenance records be kept for at least 3 years.
Which NFPA standard provides requirements for the organization, training, and operations of emergency response organizations?
Answer: NFPA 1500
NFPA 1500 is the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program, covering training, operations, and protective equipment for fire departments.
A facility stores 2,000 gallons of gasoline in an underground storage tank. Which EPA regulation primarily governs this installation?
Answer: 40 CFR Part 280
40 CFR Part 280 establishes technical standards and corrective action requirements for owners and operators of underground storage tanks (USTs) containing petroleum.