SHS Occupational Safety Standards & Regulations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

No federal OSHA standard currently mandates I2P2

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No specific OSHA standard addresses the recognized hazard

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Any energy that could cause injury if released

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

$15,625

Answer

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

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