NSC OSHA Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?
- 8
- 12
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 20
Correct answer: 16
OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires SDSs to follow a standardized 16-section format aligned with the GHS.
Question 2: Which OSHA standard requires employers to provide and pay for personal protective equipment (PPE) used to protect workers?
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1910.212
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.132
29 CFR 1910.132 establishes the general PPE standard and requires employers to provide and pay for required PPE.
Question 3: What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for noise over an 8-hour time-weighted average?
- 80 dBA
- 85 dBA
- 90 dBA (Correct answer)
- 95 dBA
Correct answer: 90 dBA
OSHA's noise standard (29 CFR 1910.95) sets the PEL at 90 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average.
Question 4: Which document must an employer post at the worksite from February 1 through April 30 each year?
- OSHA Form 300
- OSHA Form 300A (Correct answer)
- OSHA Form 301
- OSHA Form 310
Correct answer: OSHA Form 300A
OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) must be posted from February 1 to April 30.
Question 5: Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard, which step must be performed FIRST in an energy control procedure?
- Apply lockout/tagout devices
- Notify affected employees
- Identify all energy sources (Correct answer)
- Verify zero energy state
Correct answer: Identify all energy sources
The first step in LOTO is to identify all energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.) before any other action.
Question 6: What minimum percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere defines a permit-required confined space as oxygen-deficient?
- 16.5%
- 18%
- 19.5% (Correct answer)
- 21%
Correct answer: 19.5%
OSHA defines an oxygen-deficient atmosphere as one containing less than 19.5% oxygen by volume.
Question 7: Under OSHA's Fall Protection standard for general industry, at what height must employers provide fall protection?
- 4 feet (Correct answer)
- 6 feet
- 10 feet
- As determined by employer
Correct answer: 4 feet
OSHA's general industry walking-working surfaces standard (29 CFR 1910.28) requires fall protection at heights of 4 feet or more.
NSC OSHA Compliance 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?