Workplace Safety Flashcards
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Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers must protect workers from:
Answer: Recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to eliminate recognized serious hazards even when no specific OSHA standard exists.
What is the primary purpose of a 'Toolbox Talk'?
Answer: To conduct a brief worksite safety discussion on the day's hazards
A Toolbox Talk is a short, informal safety meeting focused on hazards specific to the tasks planned for that day.
When is it acceptable to use only a tagout device instead of a lockout device during energy control?
Answer: When the energy isolating device cannot accept a lock due to its design
Tagout alone is only permissible when the energy isolating device is physically incapable of being locked out.
Which ergonomic risk factors are most associated with back injuries among warehouse workers?
Answer: Awkward postures combined with heavy manual lifting
Awkward postures and heavy manual lifting are the primary ergonomic risk factors for back injuries in warehouse and distribution settings.
What should a worker do FIRST upon discovering an uncontrolled hazardous chemical spill?
Answer: Evacuate the area and notify the supervisor or emergency response team
The first priority in an uncontrolled spill is to evacuate and alert emergency responders to prevent further injury.
Which of the following is a 'leading indicator' of workplace safety performance?
Answer: Percentage of safety training completed on schedule
Leading indicators measure proactive safety activities — like training completion — that predict future injury prevention, unlike lagging indicators that count past incidents.
What does 'IDLH' stand for in occupational safety?
Answer: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
IDLH means Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health — a concentration that poses an immediate threat to life or could cause irreversible health effects.