Workplace Safety (OSHA) Flashcards
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What color are OSHA-mandated caution signs used to warn of potential hazards?
Answer: Yellow and black
OSHA standard ANSI Z535 designates yellow with black text for CAUTION signs indicating potentially hazardous situations.
What is required before an employee enters a permit-required confined space?
Answer: A written entry permit signed by an authorized entrant and supervisor
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 requires a written permit documenting atmospheric testing, hazards, equipment, and authorized personnel before entry.
Which OSHA record-keeping form is used to log all work-related injuries and illnesses?
Answer: OSHA Form 300
OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) records each case; Form 301 is the incident report; Form 300A is the annual summary.
What is the OSHA required minimum illumination level (in foot-candles) for general office areas?
Answer: 30 foot-candles
OSHA 1910.303 requires at least 30 foot-candles of illumination for general office and work areas to prevent eye strain and accidents.
Under OSHA's ergonomics guidance, what is the recommended maximum weight for a single-person manual lift?
Answer: 51 lbs
NIOSH's lifting equation sets an action limit of 51 lbs under ideal conditions before engineering controls or team lifts should be used.
What does SDS Section 8 of the GHS format specifically address?
Answer: Exposure controls and personal protective equipment
Section 8 of the standardized GHS SDS format covers exposure controls and personal protective equipment requirements.