OSHA OSHA Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum height at which fall protection must be provided for workers in general industry under OSHA standards?
- 4 feet (Correct answer)
- 6 feet
- 8 feet
- 10 feet
Correct answer: 4 feet
OSHA requires fall protection at 4 feet in general industry workplaces.
Question 2: Which OSHA standard covers the Hazard Communication program requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.501
- 29 CFR 1910.134
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200
29 CFR 1910.1200 is the Hazard Communication Standard that requires employers to maintain SDS for hazardous chemicals.
Question 3: How often must portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected under OSHA regulations?
- Weekly
- Monthly (Correct answer)
- Quarterly
- Annually
Correct answer: Monthly
OSHA requires that portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected at least monthly.
Question 4: What does the term 'permissible exposure limit' (PEL) refer to in OSHA regulations?
- The maximum allowable concentration of a substance in workplace air (Correct answer)
- The maximum number of hours an employee can work per shift
- The minimum ventilation rate required in enclosed spaces
- The required distance from hazardous machinery
Correct answer: The maximum allowable concentration of a substance in workplace air
A PEL is the legal limit for a worker's exposure to a chemical substance or physical agent in workplace air.
Question 5: Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard, what is the primary purpose of an energy-isolating device?
- To prevent the transmission or release of hazardous energy (Correct answer)
- To monitor energy levels during maintenance
- To alert workers when equipment is energized
- To provide backup power during outages
Correct answer: To prevent the transmission or release of hazardous energy
Energy-isolating devices physically prevent the transmission or release of energy to protect workers during servicing.
Question 6: Which of the following is an employer obligation under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1))?
- Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm (Correct answer)
- Conduct annual OSHA inspections of all work areas
- Submit injury reports within 24 hours of any incident
- Provide health insurance to all full-time employees
Correct answer: Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm
The General Duty Clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free from recognized serious hazards.
OSHA OSHA Safety 2
What is the minimum height at which fall protection must be provided for workers in general industry under OSHA standards?