Workplace Safety and Health Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
Answer: To identify and control hazards before a job task begins
A JHA breaks a job into steps to proactively identify hazards and determine appropriate controls before work begins.
Which OSHA form is used to record work-related injuries and illnesses throughout the year?
Answer: OSHA Form 300
OSHA Form 300 (the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) is used to record each case during the calendar year.
What does the term 'immediately dangerous to life or health' (IDLH) refer to?
Answer: An atmospheric condition that poses immediate threat of death, incapacitation, or irreversible health effects
IDLH is a specific threshold concentration in air that is immediately dangerous to life or health, requiring the highest level of respiratory protection.
In electrical safety, what does 'lockout/tagout' (LOTO) primarily protect workers from?
Answer: Unexpected energization or startup of machines during maintenance
LOTO procedures ensure that hazardous energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.) are isolated before maintenance begins.
A worker is exposed to a chemical with a skin absorption notation. What does this mean?
Answer: The chemical can enter the body through skin contact, adding to inhalation exposure
A skin absorption notation means the chemical can penetrate skin and contribute to total body dose, so skin protection is also needed alongside respiratory protection.
Which type of fire extinguisher should NEVER be used on an electrical fire?
Answer: Water extinguisher
Water conducts electricity and can cause electrocution or spread the fire if used on energized electrical equipment.
What is the purpose of industrial hygiene in the workplace?
Answer: Anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace health hazards
Industrial hygiene is the science of protecting worker health by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling chemical, physical, and biological hazards.