IST Workplace Safety and OSHA 3

Question 1

Which type of respirator filters out airborne particles and does not provide protection against gases or vapors?

Accepted Answer

Particulate respirator (e.g., N95)

Answer

Air-purifying respirator with chemical cartridge

Answer

Supplied-air respirator

Answer

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Question 2

What is the maximum weight that OSHA recommends for manual lifting without mechanical assistance?

Accepted Answer

51 lbs

Answer

35 lbs

Answer

50 lbs

Answer

75 lbs

Question 3

Which OSHA standard requires employers to maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1904

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1926.502

Question 4

In a confined space, what is the minimum oxygen level considered safe for entry?

Accepted Answer

19.5%

Answer

16%

Answer

18%

Answer

21%

Question 5

What must an employer provide before requiring an employee to use a respirator in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A medical evaluation of the employee

Answer

A written request from the employee

Answer

Union approval

Answer

A 30-day trial period

Question 6

What does the term 'near miss' refer to in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

An event that could have caused injury or damage but did not

Answer

An incident where someone was injured but not seriously

Answer

A machine malfunction that caused production loss

Answer

A safety audit finding with no corrective action