OSHA Safety Standards Flashcards
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Under OSHA 1926.416(a)(3), which action is required before starting work that could bring employees into contact with energized parts of electric circuits?
Answer: Ensure that electric equipment and wiring are de-energized or guarded
OSHA 1926.416(a)(3) requires that electric equipment and wiring be de-energized or guarded before work that could expose employees to contact with energized parts.
OSHA defines a 'qualified employee' for electrical work purposes as one who:
Answer: Has been trained to avoid electrical hazards when working on or near exposed energized parts
OSHA 1910.399 defines a qualified employee as one trained to recognize and avoid the electrical hazards associated with working on or near exposed energized parts.
According to OSHA 1910.305, flexible cords must be used only in continuous lengths without splices or taps except when:
Answer: Approved splicing connectors or devices are used and the cord is not used in a wet location
OSHA 1910.305 allows splices in flexible cords if they are made with approved connectors or devices and the cord is not routed through walls, ceilings, or floors.
OSHA's Process Safety Management standard (29 CFR 1910.119) applies to electrical contractors working in facilities with covered chemicals when the contractor is:
Answer: Working on-site and could be affected by a covered process
Contractors working on-site at PSM-covered facilities may be exposed to process hazards and must comply with 1910.119 contractor provisions.
When using an assured equipment grounding conductor program as an alternative to GFCI protection on a construction site, OSHA 1926.404 requires that receptacles be tested:
Answer: Before first use on site, when damage is suspected, and after repairs
The assured equipment grounding program requires testing before first use, when damage is suspected, and after any incident that could cause damage.
OSHA 1910.147 requires that all energy-control procedures be reviewed by the employer at least:
Answer: Annually
OSHA 1910.147 requires at least an annual periodic inspection of energy control procedures to ensure they remain effective.
Under OSHA 1926.503, which employees must receive fall protection training?
Answer: Any employee who might be exposed to fall hazards
OSHA 1926.503 requires fall protection training for any employee who might be exposed to fall hazards, not just those using specific equipment.