NSC OSHA Compliance 5

Question 1

Under OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard, what is the minimum width required for a fixed industrial stairway?

Accepted Answer

22 inches

Answer

OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.25 requires fixed industrial stairs to be at least 22 inches wide.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard specifically governs Process Safety Management (PSM) of highly hazardous chemicals?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.119

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119 is OSHA's Process Safety Management standard, designed to prevent catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals.

Question 3

What OSHA program allows employees to request a workplace inspection without revealing their identity to the employer?

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower Protection Program

Answer

OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program allows employees to file complaints confidentially under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

Question 4

In construction, OSHA's fall protection standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection at heights of:

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA's construction fall protection standard requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more.

Question 5

Which element is NOT required to be included on a GHS-compliant hazard label?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer's annual revenue

Answer

GHS labels must include product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, precautionary statements, pictograms, and supplier info — not financial data.

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NSC OSHA Compliance 5