OSHA OSHA Hazard 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is classified as a biological hazard under OSHA standards?
- Excessive noise levels
- Bloodborne pathogens (Correct answer)
- Unguarded machinery
- Improper wiring
Correct answer: Bloodborne pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and Hepatitis B are classified as biological hazards regulated under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
- To determine employee salaries
- To identify potential hazards associated with each step of a job (Correct answer)
- To schedule employee shifts
- To calculate production output
Correct answer: To identify potential hazards associated with each step of a job
A Job Hazard Analysis systematically examines each step of a task to identify potential hazards and recommend preventive measures.
Question 3: Under OSHA regulations, which type of hazard does prolonged exposure to high decibel levels represent?
- Chemical hazard
- Ergonomic hazard
- Physical hazard (Correct answer)
- Psychosocial hazard
Correct answer: Physical hazard
Excessive noise is classified as a physical hazard, and OSHA requires hearing conservation programs when exposure reaches 85 dB over an 8-hour TWA.
Question 4: An employer discovers that employees are exposed to silica dust above the permissible exposure limit. What is the employer's FIRST obligation?
- Provide respirators immediately and take no further action
- Implement engineering controls to reduce exposure (Correct answer)
- File a report with the EPA
- Terminate the affected employees' assignments
Correct answer: Implement engineering controls to reduce exposure
OSHA's hierarchy of controls requires employers to first implement engineering controls such as ventilation or wet methods before relying on PPE.
Question 5: Which OSHA standard specifically addresses the hazard communication requirements for chemical substances in the workplace?
- 29 CFR 1910.134
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.501
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200
29 CFR 1910.1200, the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), requires employers to inform workers about chemical hazards through labels, SDSs, and training.
Question 6: What does the term 'imminent danger' mean in OSHA enforcement?
- A hazard that may cause injury within the next calendar year
- A condition where danger exists that could cause death or serious harm immediately (Correct answer)
- Any workplace violation noted during an inspection
- A hazard that has already resulted in a recorded injury
Correct answer: A condition where danger exists that could cause death or serious harm immediately
An imminent danger is a condition where there is reasonable certainty that a hazard exists that can cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before it can be eliminated.
OSHA OSHA Hazard 2
Which of the following is classified as a biological hazard under OSHA standards?