Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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A consultant visiting a client's manufacturing plant notices an unguarded machine. Under OSHA, who holds primary responsibility for correcting the hazard?
Answer: The employer that controls the worksite
Under the OSH Act, the employer that controls the workplace must provide a workplace free of recognized hazards.
Which OSHA provision requires employers to keep workplaces free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm, even when no specific standard applies?
Answer: The General Duty Clause
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, the General Duty Clause, covers recognized hazards not addressed by a specific standard.
A client asks a consultant to describe a product as 'fully compliant' in a proposal, even though testing is still pending. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Decline and describe the actual testing status accurately
Professional ethics require accurate representations, and claiming unverified compliance would be misleading.
What is the main purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard?
Answer: To give hazard, handling, and emergency information about a chemical
An SDS gives standardized information on a chemical's hazards, safe handling, and emergency measures.
How many sections does an OSHA-compliant Safety Data Sheet contain under the GHS-aligned format?
Answer: 16
HazCom 2012, aligned with GHS, requires a uniform 16-section SDS format.
A consultant learns that a client is knowingly dumping hazardous waste illegally. What is the most defensible first step?
Answer: Raise the concern with the appropriate client leadership and seek legal guidance on reporting duties
Escalating through proper channels and getting legal advice on reporting obligations balances ethics, law, and confidentiality.
Which federal agency mainly enforces environmental regulations such as the Clean Air Act and RCRA?
Answer: EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency administers and enforces major federal environmental statutes.
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