OSHA Compliance Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.147
29 CFR 1910.147 is OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard, also called the Control of Hazardous Energy standard.
How many days does an employer have to report a worker fatality to OSHA?
Answer: 8 hours
Employers must report any work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours of learning about it.
What is the maximum fine OSHA can impose for a willful or repeated violation as of recent updates?
Answer: $156,259
OSHA adjusts penalties for inflation; willful or repeated violations carry a maximum penalty of $156,259 per violation (as of 2023 adjustments).
Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, what type of medical evaluation must workers complete before being fit-tested for a respirator?
Answer: Questionnaire or physical exam
29 CFR 1910.134 requires a medical evaluation using a questionnaire (OSHA Appendix C) or physical exam before a fit test.
In OSHA's hierarchy of controls, which control method is considered most effective at reducing hazards?
Answer: Elimination
Elimination — physically removing the hazard — is the most effective method in OSHA's hierarchy of controls.
Which OSHA standard requires a written emergency action plan (EAP) for workplaces with more than 10 employees?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38
29 CFR 1910.38 requires covered employers with more than 10 employees to maintain a written emergency action plan.
What does OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) require of employers?
Answer: Provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards
Section 5(a)(1) requires employers to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.