Ramsay Test Safety and OSHA Regulations 3

Question 1

What does PPE stand for in occupational safety?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

Personal Protective Equipment includes gear like gloves, goggles, and respirators that protect the worker.

Question 2

In the hierarchy of hazard controls, which method is considered the MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Eliminating the hazard entirely removes the risk at its source, making it the top control.

Question 3

What is the maximum permissible exposure level concept used by OSHA called?

Accepted Answer

Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)

Answer

The PEL is the legal limit on a worker's exposure to a chemical or physical agent over time.

Question 4

When lifting a heavy object manually, what is the correct technique?

Accepted Answer

Bend the knees and lift with the legs

Answer

Lifting with the legs while keeping the back straight reduces strain and back injury risk.

Question 5

What does GFCI protection guard workers against?

Accepted Answer

Ground-fault electrical shock

Answer

A Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter quickly cuts power when it detects current leaking to ground.

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