Occupational Safety Standards & Regulations Flashcards

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), how many sections must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Answer: 16

The GHS-aligned HazCom Standard requires SDSs to have exactly 16 standardized sections.

Which OSHA standard requires employers to develop and maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2)?

Answer: No federal OSHA standard currently mandates I2P2

Federal OSHA has proposed but never finalized a mandatory I2P2 rule; some state-plan states require it independently.

OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) can be cited when:

Answer: No specific OSHA standard addresses the recognized hazard

The General Duty Clause applies when no specific standard covers the recognized serious hazard that the employer knew or should have known about.

Under 29 CFR 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout), which energy source is explicitly covered?

Answer: Any energy that could cause injury if released

LOTO covers the unexpected energization, startup, or release of any stored energy that could cause injury.

A 'serious' OSHA violation carries a maximum civil penalty per violation of:

Answer: $15,625

As of 2024, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $15,625 per violation (adjusted annually for inflation).

The OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) applies when a facility has highly hazardous chemicals at or above:

Answer: Threshold quantities specified in Appendix A

PSM coverage is triggered when a listed HHC is present at or above the threshold quantity defined in Appendix A of the standard.

Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to summarize work-related injuries and illnesses and must be posted from February 1 through April 30?

Answer: OSHA Form 300A

Form 300A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses and must be posted for three months each year.