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OSHA Hazard Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes an ergonomic hazard in the workplace?

    Answer: Repetitive motions that can cause musculoskeletal disorders

    Ergonomic hazards involve workplace conditions that pose biomechanical stress, such as repetitive motions, awkward postures, or forceful exertions leading to musculoskeletal disorders.

  2. According to OSHA's hierarchy of controls, which method is considered MOST effective for reducing workplace hazards?

    Answer: Elimination of the hazard

    Elimination, which involves physically removing the hazard from the workplace, is the most effective control measure in OSHA's hierarchy.

  3. An employee notices a strong chemical odor but no Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available for the substance. What should the employee do FIRST?

    Answer: Immediately notify their supervisor about the missing SDS

    Employees have the right to access SDSs under the HazCom standard, and should immediately notify their supervisor when an SDS is unavailable for a chemical in use.

  4. Which of the following workplace scenarios represents a caught-in or caught-between hazard?

    Answer: A worker's clothing gets pulled into an unguarded rotating shaft

    Caught-in or caught-between hazards occur when a worker is caught, compressed, or crushed between objects, including unguarded machinery with rotating parts.

  5. What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) time-weighted average for general industry noise exposure?

    Answer: 90 dB over 8 hours

    OSHA's PEL for noise in general industry is 90 dB averaged over an 8-hour work shift, as specified in 29 CFR 1910.95.

  6. During a workplace inspection, OSHA finds that an employer has not maintained the OSHA 300 Log of injuries and illnesses. Which type of violation is this most likely classified as?

    Answer: Other-than-serious violation

    Failure to maintain required recordkeeping such as the OSHA 300 Log is typically classified as an other-than-serious violation since it does not directly cause injury but violates administrative requirements.