OSHA OSHA Safety 2

Question 1

What is the minimum height at which fall protection must be provided for workers in general industry under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

OSHA requires fall protection at 4 feet in general industry workplaces.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard covers the Hazard Communication program requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200 is the Hazard Communication Standard that requires employers to maintain SDS for hazardous chemicals.

Question 3

How often must portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected under OSHA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

OSHA requires that portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected at least monthly.

Question 4

What does the term 'permissible exposure limit' (PEL) refer to in OSHA regulations?

Accepted Answer

The maximum allowable concentration of a substance in workplace air

Answer

A PEL is the legal limit for a worker's exposure to a chemical substance or physical agent in workplace air.

Question 5

Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard, what is the primary purpose of an energy-isolating device?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the transmission or release of hazardous energy

Answer

Energy-isolating devices physically prevent the transmission or release of energy to protect workers during servicing.

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