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Question 1

A permit-required confined space is characterized by which feature?

Accepted Answer

It has limited or restricted means of entry/exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy

Answer

OSHA defines a permit-required confined space as one with limited entry/exit, not designed for continuous occupancy, and containing a serious safety or health hazard.

Question 2

The 'near-miss' reporting system in a safety program primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Proactively identify hazards before an injury occurs

Answer

Near-miss reporting helps organizations identify and correct hazards before they result in an actual injury or illness.

Question 3

Under OSHA's fall protection standard for general industry, fall protection is required when working at or above:

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28 requires fall protection in general industry for unprotected sides and edges 4 feet or more above a lower level.

Question 4

Which document outlines the specific steps, hazards, and controls for performing a high-risk task safely?

Accepted Answer

Safe Work Procedure (SWP)

Answer

A Safe Work Procedure (SWP) documents step-by-step instructions including identified hazards and controls for a specific task.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a safety observation program?

Accepted Answer

To identify unsafe behaviors and conditions before they cause injury

Answer

Safety observation programs proactively identify at-risk behaviors and hazardous conditions so corrective action can occur before an incident.

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