PSI Workplace Safety and Compliance 5

Question 1

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which approach requires treating all human blood and certain body fluids as if they are infectious?

Accepted Answer

Universal precautions

Answer

Universal precautions is the OSHA-mandated approach under 29 CFR 1910.1030 that treats all blood and certain body fluids as potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens.

Question 2

What must employers provide at no cost to employees who have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B vaccination series

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard requires employers to offer the Hepatitis B vaccine series free of charge to all employees with occupational exposure.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard?

Accepted Answer

To prevent catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals

Answer

OSHA's PSM standard (29 CFR 1910.119) is designed to prevent or minimize the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemicals.

Question 4

What triggers coverage under OSHA's PSM standard?

Accepted Answer

Possessing listed highly hazardous chemicals at or above threshold quantities

Answer

PSM coverage is triggered when a facility possesses OSHA-listed highly hazardous chemicals at or above the threshold quantities specified in Appendix A of the standard.

Question 5

Under OSHA's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) requirements, what must employers with 11 or more employees do with their EAP?

Accepted Answer

Keep it written and available for employee review

Answer

OSHA requires employers with 11 or more employees to maintain a written Emergency Action Plan that is kept in the workplace and available for employee review.

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PSI Workplace Safety and Compliance 5