NSC Workplace Safety 5

Question 1

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers must protect workers from:

Accepted Answer

Recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm

Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to eliminate recognized serious hazards even when no specific OSHA standard exists.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'Toolbox Talk'?

Accepted Answer

To conduct a brief worksite safety discussion on the day's hazards

Answer

A Toolbox Talk is a short, informal safety meeting focused on hazards specific to the tasks planned for that day.

Question 3

When is it acceptable to use only a tagout device instead of a lockout device during energy control?

Accepted Answer

When the energy isolating device cannot accept a lock due to its design

Answer

Tagout alone is only permissible when the energy isolating device is physically incapable of being locked out.

Question 4

Which ergonomic risk factors are most associated with back injuries among warehouse workers?

Accepted Answer

Awkward postures combined with heavy manual lifting

Answer

Awkward postures and heavy manual lifting are the primary ergonomic risk factors for back injuries in warehouse and distribution settings.

Question 5

What should a worker do FIRST upon discovering an uncontrolled hazardous chemical spill?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the area and notify the supervisor or emergency response team

Answer

The first priority in an uncontrolled spill is to evacuate and alert emergency responders to prevent further injury.

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