OSHA Safety 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure?
- To lock office doors at night
- To control hazardous energy during equipment servicing (Correct answer)
- To tag inventory items
- To secure parking gates
Correct answer: To control hazardous energy during equipment servicing
LOTO controls hazardous energy so machines cannot start during maintenance.
Question 2: At what height in general industry does OSHA require fall protection?
- 2 feet
- 4 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 4 feet
In general industry, fall protection is generally required at 4 feet.
Question 3: What is the safest way to lift a heavy box from the floor?
- Bend at the waist and twist
- Bend the knees and keep the back straight (Correct answer)
- Lift with one hand
- Lift as fast as possible
Correct answer: Bend the knees and keep the back straight
Bending the knees and keeping the back straight reduces spinal injury risk.
Question 4: Which of these is an example of an engineering control?
- Wearing a respirator
- Installing a ventilation system (Correct answer)
- Rotating job tasks
- Posting a warning sign
Correct answer: Installing a ventilation system
Engineering controls like ventilation remove or reduce a hazard at the source.
Question 5: What should you do before using a damaged extension cord?
- Wrap it in tape and use it
- Remove it from service and replace or repair it (Correct answer)
- Use it only outdoors
- Use it with wet hands
Correct answer: Remove it from service and replace or repair it
Damaged cords must be taken out of service to prevent shock and fire.
Question 6: What is the main goal of a workplace emergency action plan?
- To increase sales
- To ensure safe and orderly evacuation during emergencies (Correct answer)
- To track vacation days
- To assign parking spots
Correct answer: To ensure safe and orderly evacuation during emergencies
An emergency action plan guides safe, organized responses like evacuations.
Question 7: Which agency enforces workplace safety standards in the United States?
- FDA
- OSHA (Correct answer)
- FAA
- IRS
Correct answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces workplace safety standards.
OSHA Safety 3
What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure?