Safety and Compliance Flashcards

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what document must accompany every hazardous chemical in the workplace?

Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

OSHA's HazCom Standard requires a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for every hazardous chemical to inform workers of risks and safe handling.

A fire extinguisher rated 'ABC' is designed to fight which types of fires?

Answer: Ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires

ABC extinguishers cover Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires.

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health standards in the United States?

Answer: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

OSHA, under the Department of Labor, sets and enforces workplace safety and health regulations.

In an emergency evacuation, which action should employees take FIRST?

Answer: Follow the posted evacuation route to the nearest exit

Employees should immediately follow the designated evacuation route to exit safely without delaying for belongings.

What does the term 'lockout/tagout' (LOTO) refer to in workplace safety?

Answer: Procedures to disable machinery and prevent accidental re-energization during maintenance

LOTO procedures isolate energy sources and lock/tag them to protect workers servicing or maintaining equipment.

Which color is universally used on safety signs to indicate a WARNING of a potentially hazardous situation?

Answer: Orange

ANSI/OSHA standards designate orange for warning signs indicating a potentially hazardous condition that could cause injury.

An employer is required to record a workplace injury on the OSHA 300 Log if the injury results in which of the following?

Answer: Days away from work, restricted duty, or medical treatment beyond first aid

OSHA recordable injuries include those resulting in lost workdays, restricted duty, or treatment beyond basic first aid.