Introduction to OSHA Flashcards
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What does the acronym OSHA stand for?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
What is the purpose of an OSHA On-Site Consultation Program?
Answer: To offer free, confidential safety advice separate from enforcement
The free On-Site Consultation Program helps small businesses identify hazards without citations or penalties.
The Hierarchy of Controls lists which method as the most effective at reducing hazards?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard
Elimination sits at the top of the hierarchy of controls as the most effective method.
Which sector was originally NOT covered by federal OSHA jurisdiction?
Answer: Self-employed individuals
OSHA does not cover the self-employed, as its protections apply to employees of covered employers.
What is a 'competent person' as defined by OSHA construction standards?
Answer: One capable of identifying hazards and authorized to correct them
A competent person can identify existing and predictable hazards and has authorization to take corrective measures.
What is the main function of a Safety Data Sheet's Section 4?
Answer: First-aid measures
Section 4 of an SDS covers first-aid measures for chemical exposure.
Which color and symbol combination typically signals 'Danger' under OSHA/ANSI signage?
Answer: Red with the word DANGER
Red is used for DANGER signs indicating the highest level of hazard severity.