Precision Industry Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must appear on every container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace?
- A company logo and product code
- A Safety Data Sheet attached to the outside
- A label with hazard pictograms, signal word, and precautionary statements (Correct answer)
- A color-coded sticker indicating toxicity level
Correct answer: A label with hazard pictograms, signal word, and precautionary statements
OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires labels with GHS-aligned pictograms, a signal word (Danger/Warning), hazard statements, and precautionary statements.
Question 2: Which federal agency enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding minimum wage and overtime pay?
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (Correct answer)
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Correct answer: The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for administering and enforcing the FLSA.
Question 3: A manufacturing facility generates wastewater that contains heavy metals. Under which regulation must they obtain a permit before discharging?
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act (Correct answer)
- Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Correct answer: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act
The NPDES permit program under the Clean Water Act controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into U.S. waters.
Question 4: An employer wants to test a job applicant for illegal drugs. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which statement is correct?
- Drug testing is prohibited because it may reveal a disability
- Drug testing for illegal drug use is permitted and not considered a medical examination under ADA (Correct answer)
- Drug testing can only be done after a conditional offer of employment
- Drug testing requires written approval from the EEOC
Correct answer: Drug testing for illegal drug use is permitted and not considered a medical examination under ADA
The ADA explicitly states that tests for illegal drug use are not considered medical examinations and are therefore not restricted by ADA pre-employment examination rules.
Question 5: Which regulation requires businesses that handle specific hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities to report to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs)?
- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 312 (Correct answer)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Correct answer: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 312
EPCRA Section 312 requires facilities to submit annual inventory reports (Tier I/II) to LEPCs, State Emergency Response Commissions, and local fire departments.
Question 6: Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), how many weeks of unpaid leave is an eligible employee entitled to in a 12-month period?
- 6 weeks
- 10 weeks
- 12 weeks (Correct answer)
- 16 weeks
Correct answer: 12 weeks
FMLA provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family and medical reasons.
Question 7: Which OSHA standard requires employers in general industry to provide personal protective equipment at no cost to employees?
- 29 CFR 1910.132 — General Requirements for PPE (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147 — Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
- 29 CFR 1910.157 — Portable Fire Extinguishers
- 29 CFR 1910.178 — Powered Industrial Trucks
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.132 — General Requirements for PPE
29 CFR 1910.132 requires employers to assess hazards, select appropriate PPE, and provide it at no cost to employees (with limited exceptions like everyday clothing).
Precision Industry Regulations 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must appear on every container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace?