OSHA Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
- To break a job into steps and identify hazards at each step (Correct answer)
- To schedule employee shifts
- To calculate worker wages
- To design company logos
Correct answer: To break a job into steps and identify hazards at each step
A JHA breaks a task into steps to identify and control hazards before work begins.
Question 2: Under OSHA, what does the 'general duty clause' require of employers?
- Provide free lunches
- Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm (Correct answer)
- Offer paid vacation
- Provide company vehicles
Correct answer: Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm
The general duty clause requires employers to keep workplaces free from recognized serious hazards.
Question 3: What color is used on OSHA safety signs to indicate danger?
- Green
- Blue
- Red (Correct answer)
- Yellow
Correct answer: Red
Red is used to signal danger and immediate hazards.
Question 4: How often must a fire extinguisher receive a maintenance inspection?
- Every 5 years
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every month
- Never
Correct answer: Annually
Portable fire extinguishers require an annual maintenance check.
Question 5: What is the recommended first action when you discover a chemical spill?
- Ignore it
- Alert others and evacuate or contain per the plan (Correct answer)
- Taste the chemical
- Pour water on everything immediately
Correct answer: Alert others and evacuate or contain per the plan
Alerting others and following the spill response plan protects everyone from exposure.
Question 6: Which document lists the hazards and safe handling of a chemical?
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (Correct answer)
- Employee handbook
- Payroll record
- Fire drill log
Correct answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
The SDS provides hazard, handling, and emergency information for a chemical.
Question 7: What does 'PPE' stand for in workplace safety?
- Public Property Endorsement
- Personal Protective Equipment (Correct answer)
- Post Production Evaluation
- Payroll Processing Entry
Correct answer: Personal Protective Equipment
PPE means Personal Protective Equipment worn to reduce exposure to hazards.
OSHA Safety 2
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?