Safety & Emergency Workplace Safety (OSHA)

Question 1

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers must provide a workplace free from what?

Accepted Answer

Recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm or death

Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Question 2

Within how many hours must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

OSHA requires employers to report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours of the incident.

Question 3

What color are OSHA safety data sheets (SDS) required to follow under HazCom 2012?

Accepted Answer

GHS 16-section format (no specific color)

Answer

OSHA's HazCom 2012 aligns with GHS and mandates the 16-section SDS format, but does not specify colors for the document itself.

Question 4

What is the OSHA permissible noise exposure limit for an 8-hour workday?

Accepted Answer

90 dB(A)

Answer

OSHA's PEL for occupational noise exposure is 90 dB(A) as an 8-hour time-weighted average (29 CFR 1910.95).

Question 5

Which OSHA standard covers lockout/tagout procedures?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard is found at 29 CFR 1910.147.

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