OSHA Safety 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

Accepted Answer

To break a job into steps and identify hazards at each step

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red is used to signal danger and immediate hazards.

Question 4

How often must a fire extinguisher receive a maintenance inspection?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Portable fire extinguishers require an annual maintenance check.

Question 5

What is the recommended first action when you discover a chemical spill?

Accepted Answer

Alert others and evacuate or contain per the plan

Answer

Alerting others and following the spill response plan protects everyone from exposure.

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