Safety and OSHA Regulations Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard, who is authorized to remove a lockout device from equipment?
Answer: Only the employee who applied it, with rare supervised exceptions
Generally only the worker who applied a lock may remove it, ensuring no one is exposed when energy is restored.
What does the acronym SDS stand for in a workplace chemical safety program?
Answer: Safety Data Sheet
A Safety Data Sheet provides hazard, handling, and emergency information for a chemical.
When using a portable ladder, what is the recommended angle ratio of base distance to working height?
Answer: 1 to 4
The 1:4 ratio places the base one foot out for every four feet of height for stable footing.
Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an energized electrical fire?
Answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers use a non-conductive agent safe for live electrical equipment.
What is the primary purpose of a machine guard on rotating equipment?
Answer: To prevent contact between the operator and hazardous moving parts
Guards create a barrier that keeps body parts away from points of operation and moving components.
Before entering a permit-required confined space, what must always be done first?
Answer: Test the atmosphere for hazards
Atmospheric testing detects oxygen deficiency, flammable gases, and toxic substances before entry.
Which color is standardized for safety signs that warn of an imminent hazard likely to cause death?
Answer: Red (Danger)
Red 'Danger' signs indicate the most serious hazards with immediate life-threatening potential.