IST Workplace Safety and OSHA 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?
- 8
- 12
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 20
Correct answer: 16
OSHA's HazCom standard requires a standardized 16-section format for Safety Data Sheets.
Question 2: Which OSHA standard covers the use of personal protective equipment in general industry?
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1910.212
- 29 CFR 1910.305
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.132
29 CFR 1910.132 is OSHA's general requirements standard for personal protective equipment.
Question 3: When is it appropriate to use a Type II hard hat?
- When working in high-heat environments
- When lateral impact protection is needed in addition to top protection (Correct answer)
- When electrical insulation is the primary concern
- When working in confined spaces only
Correct answer: When lateral impact protection is needed in addition to top protection
Type II hard hats provide protection against both top and lateral impacts, making them suitable for side-impact hazards.
Question 4: What does OSHA's 'hierarchy of controls' place as the MOST effective hazard control?
- Administrative controls
- PPE
- Engineering controls
- Elimination (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Elimination
Elimination of the hazard entirely is at the top of OSHA's hierarchy as the most effective control.
Question 5: How many decibels (dB) of continuous noise exposure per 8-hour shift does OSHA permit before requiring hearing protection?
- 75 dB
- 80 dB
- 85 dB
- 90 dB (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 90 dB
OSHA's permissible exposure limit for noise is 90 dB over an 8-hour shift without hearing protection.
Question 6: What is the correct action when a worker discovers a safety hazard that cannot be immediately corrected?
- Continue working and note it in the next monthly report
- Report it to a supervisor immediately and isolate the area (Correct answer)
- Fix it personally regardless of authorization
- Ignore it if no one has been hurt yet
Correct answer: Report it to a supervisor immediately and isolate the area
Workers must report hazards immediately to a supervisor so the area can be isolated and the hazard corrected promptly.
IST Workplace Safety and OSHA 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?