OSHA Safety Flashcards
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What is the minimum height at which fall protection must be provided for workers in general industry under OSHA standards?
Answer: 4 feet
OSHA requires fall protection at 4 feet in general industry workplaces.
Which OSHA standard covers the Hazard Communication program requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200
29 CFR 1910.1200 is the Hazard Communication Standard that requires employers to maintain SDS for hazardous chemicals.
How often must portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected under OSHA regulations?
Answer: Monthly
OSHA requires that portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected at least monthly.
What does the term 'permissible exposure limit' (PEL) refer to in OSHA regulations?
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.
Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard, what is the primary purpose of an energy-isolating device?
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.
Which of the following is an employer obligation under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1))?
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.