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Introduction to OSHA Flashcards

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  1. Within what timeframe must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?

    Answer: 8 hours

    Employers must report a work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours.

  2. Within what timeframe must an employer report an inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye?

    Answer: 24 hours

    These serious injuries must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours.

  3. Which OSHA standard covers communicating chemical hazards to workers?

    Answer: Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

    The Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) ensures information about chemical hazards is communicated via labels and Safety Data Sheets.

  4. What replaced Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) under the updated HazCom standard?

    Answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

    The globally harmonized system replaced MSDS with the standardized 16-section Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

  5. A worker believes an imminent danger exists but the employer refuses to act. What can the worker do?

    Answer: Request an OSHA inspection

    Workers can file a complaint and request an OSHA inspection, especially for imminent dangers.

  6. How long must employers generally keep the OSHA injury and illness records?

    Answer: 5 years plus the current year

    OSHA 300 logs and related forms must be retained for five years following the year they cover.

  7. Which of the following is NOT a worker responsibility encouraged under OSHA?

    Answer: Ignoring safety training to save time

    Ignoring safety training is unsafe; workers should follow rules, report hazards, and cooperate.