IST Workplace Safety and OSHA 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

8

Answer

12

Answer

20

Question 2

Which OSHA standard covers the use of personal protective equipment in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.132

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.212

Answer

29 CFR 1910.305

Question 3

When is it appropriate to use a Type II hard hat?

Accepted Answer

When lateral impact protection is needed in addition to top protection

Answer

When working in high-heat environments

Answer

When electrical insulation is the primary concern

Answer

When working in confined spaces only

Question 4

What does OSHA's 'hierarchy of controls' place as the MOST effective hazard control?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Administrative controls

Answer

PPE

Answer

Engineering controls

Question 5

How many decibels (dB) of continuous noise exposure per 8-hour shift does OSHA permit before requiring hearing protection?

Accepted Answer

90 dB

Answer

75 dB

Answer

80 dB

Answer

85 dB

Question 6

What is the correct action when a worker discovers a safety hazard that cannot be immediately corrected?

Accepted Answer

Report it to a supervisor immediately and isolate the area

Answer

Continue working and note it in the next monthly report

Answer

Fix it personally regardless of authorization

Answer

Ignore it if no one has been hurt yet