Manufacturing and Production Manufacturing Safety (OSHA) 2

Question 1

What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for noise in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA as an 8-hour TWA

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85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA

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95 dBA as an 8-hour TWA

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100 dBA as an 8-hour TWA

Question 2

Machine guarding under OSHA is required when:

Accepted Answer

A machine has any point of operation, power transmission, or other moving parts that could injure workers

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Only operating at night

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Machines are running at over 50% speed

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A machine is older than 10 years

Question 3

What is the OSHA General Duty Clause?

Accepted Answer

A provision requiring employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards

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A requirement to conduct daily safety briefings

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A rule mandating annual OSHA training

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A standard for chemical storage

Question 4

Confined space entry in manufacturing requires:

Accepted Answer

A permit system, atmospheric testing, and trained attendants for permit-required confined spaces

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Only a supervisor's verbal approval

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Completion of a daily safety checklist

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Fire extinguisher presence only

Question 5

What does NFPA 70E address in industrial facilities?

Accepted Answer

Electrical safety in the workplace including arc flash hazards

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Flammable liquid storage

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Fire suppression systems

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Natural gas piping standards

Question 6

An OSHA 'willful violation' is defined as one where:

Accepted Answer

The employer intentionally disregarded the law or showed plain indifference to worker safety

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The employer was unaware of the hazard

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The violation occurred after hours

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The violation was self-reported