Workplace Safety Flashcards
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Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical equipment fires (Class C)?
Answer: CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher
CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers are safe for Class C (electrical) fires because they are non-conductive.
What does the acronym 'OSHA' stand for?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the federal agency that enforces workplace safety standards.
A worker must enter a confined space with limited openings that may contain hazardous atmospheres. What is required?
Answer: Confined space entry permit
A confined space entry permit is required before entering permit-required confined spaces to document safety precautions.
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
Answer: To identify and control hazards before work begins
A JHA breaks each job into steps to identify potential hazards and determine appropriate controls before work is performed.
OSHA requires employers with more than how many employees to maintain the OSHA 300 injury and illness log?
Answer: 10
Employers with more than 10 employees in most industries must maintain OSHA 300 records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
What is a 'near-miss' in workplace safety terminology?
Answer: An incident that could have caused injury but did not
A near-miss is an unplanned event with no injury or damage but with the potential to cause harm.
Which control is considered the MOST effective in the hierarchy of hazard controls?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard
Elimination removes the hazard entirely and sits at the top of the hierarchy as the most effective control.