OSHA Introduction to OSHA 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

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

Question 3

Which OSHA standard covers communicating chemical hazards to workers?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Request an OSHA inspection

Answer

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

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