OSHA Safety Flashcards
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What is the maximum noise exposure level permitted by OSHA for an 8-hour time-weighted average?
Answer: 90 dBA
OSHA's permissible exposure limit for noise is 90 dBA over an 8-hour TWA.
Under OSHA's confined space standard, which of the following atmospheric conditions would classify a space as immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)?
Answer: Oxygen concentration below 16%
An oxygen concentration below 16% is considered IDLH and poses an immediate threat to life.
How soon must an employer report a workplace fatality to OSHA?
Answer: 8 hours
Employers must report any worker fatality to OSHA within 8 hours of learning about it.
Which type of OSHA violation carries the highest monetary penalties?
Answer: Willful
Willful violations, where an employer intentionally disregards OSHA requirements, carry the highest penalties.
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) as recommended by OSHA?
Answer: To identify potential hazards associated with each step of a job task
A JHA systematically identifies potential hazards in each step of a job to prevent workplace injuries.
Under OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard, what must an employer provide to employees at risk of occupational exposure?
Answer: Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost
OSHA requires employers to offer the hepatitis B vaccine series free of charge to workers with occupational exposure to blood.