Explanation:
The resistance that builds up along the length of an electric wire increases as the wire gets longer, which causes the wire to get hotter. In the event that flammable materials are present, this might create a potential ignition source. Short- to medium-length wire is used to lessen this risk.
Explanation:
OSHA 1910.147 states that in some situations, tagout devices may be used in place of lockout devices.
Explanation:
The greatest risk for employees in trenches, according to OSHA, is cave-ins. A worker may become trapped by cave-ins and unable to escape, which may cause asphyxia. Employers must put safety precautions in place if a trench is deeper than five (5) feet to prevent cave-ins.
Explanation:
Diversity is the technique of integrating members of many smaller groups into a bigger organization. The subgroups might be similar in terms of ideology, economic status, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. Diversity refers to having representation from many sub-groups, whereas inclusion refers to having equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Explanation:
When a worker is 6 feet or more over the next lower level, OSHA requires fall protective equipment (such as body harnesses, limit lines, or fall arrest devices).
Explanation:
According to 29 CFR 1910.146, a confined space is any area that is big enough for an employee to access, has few or no ways to get in, and isn't meant for long-term human habitation. Vaults, silos, and tanks are examples of such areas.
Explanation:
Engineering controls are more successful in eliminating or reducing hazards than administrative controls or personal protective equipment (PPE). HEPA filters that collect dangerous pollutants, dampers that can physically isolate a ventilation system, and fire suppression systems that activate automatically when a fire begins are a few examples of engineering controls. Because they aim to change behavior and are only effective if employees see them and heed them, warning signs are an administrative control because they do not deal with the hazard directly.
