Ramsay Test Safety and OSHA Regulations 1

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom / GHS), what must be included on a chemical container label?

Accepted Answer

Product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements, and supplier information

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Only the chemical name and hazard class

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The MSDS document affixed to the container

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Product name, company name, and emergency phone number only

Question 2

What is the maximum permissible noise exposure for an 8-hour workday per OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA for 8 hours (action level: 85 dBA for hearing conservation program)

Answer

85 dBA for 8 hours

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100 dBA for 8 hours

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95 dBA for 8 hours

Question 3

What is the purpose of OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard (29 CFR 1910.147)?

Accepted Answer

To protect workers from unexpected energization or startup of machines during servicing by controlling hazardous energy

Answer

To prevent unauthorized access to electrical panels

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To require tagging of defective equipment awaiting repair

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To require lockable electrical disconnects on all motors

Question 4

Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, when is a fit test required?

Accepted Answer

Before first use, when a different facepiece is used, and annually thereafter for tight-fitting respirators

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Only when working with toxic materials

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Once at hire; no further testing required

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Every 5 years for all respirator types

Question 5

What does OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) require of employers?

Accepted Answer

To provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm

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To follow only OSHA standards that specifically apply to their industry

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To provide safety training in English only

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To report all accidents within 24 hours

Question 6

What are the four classes of fires (A, B, C, D), and what does each involve?

Accepted Answer

A = ordinary combustibles; B = flammable liquids/gases; C = electrical equipment; D = combustible metals

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A = electrical; B = gas; C = chemical; D = dust

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A = all fires; B = building fires; C = chemical fires; D = deep-seated fires

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A = automobiles; B = buildings; C = chemicals; D = dust explosions

Question 7

What is the OSHA required minimum safe distance for working near overhead power lines (unqualified workers)?

Accepted Answer

10 feet for lines up to 50kV; greater distances for higher voltages

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5 feet for all voltage levels

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3 feet for lines under 300V; 10 feet for higher voltages

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No minimum — PPE is sufficient protection

Question 8

Under OSHA's Fall Protection standard (29 CFR 1926.502), at what height does fall protection become mandatory in construction?

Accepted Answer

6 feet above a lower level

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4 feet above a lower level

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10 feet above a lower level

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Only when working over water or open excavations

Question 9

What information must an OSHA 300 Log record?

Accepted Answer

Work-related injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, restricted work, job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, or diagnosis of a significant condition

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All near-misses and first aid incidents

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Only fatalities and hospitalizations

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All accidents regardless of severity or work-relatedness

Question 10

What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and which section contains first aid measures?

Accepted Answer

Provides comprehensive hazard and safety information about chemicals; first aid measures are in Section 4

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Only provides environmental disposal information; first aid is in Section 1

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Provides purchasing information; first aid is in Section 16

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SDS covers only flammable chemicals; Section 7 covers first aid