Hazard Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard?
Answer: Repetitive lifting causing musculoskeletal strain
Ergonomic hazards involve strain from repetitive motion, awkward postures, or heavy lifting.
A slippery floor from a liquid spill is best classified as what kind of hazard?
Answer: A safety (physical) hazard leading to slips, trips, and falls
Spills create slip/trip/fall hazards, a common category of safety hazards.
Mold, bacteria, and bloodborne pathogens fall under which hazard category?
Answer: Biological hazards
Living organisms and their byproducts that cause harm are biological hazards.
Excessive noise on a job site is primarily a hazard because it can cause what?
Answer: Permanent hearing loss
Prolonged exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent hearing damage.
What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) intended to define?
Answer: The maximum allowable concentration of a substance a worker can be exposed to
A PEL sets the maximum legal exposure limit for a hazardous substance over a given period.
Which condition is a common workplace hazard that can lead to heat-related illness?
Answer: Working in high temperatures without adequate hydration or rest
High heat without water, rest, and shade can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
A confined space hazard is dangerous primarily because it may contain what?
Answer: Oxygen-deficient or toxic atmospheres with limited exit
Confined spaces can have hazardous atmospheres and restricted entry/exit, endangering workers.