SHS Occupational Safety Standards & Regulations 3

Question 1

Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), a medical evaluation must occur:

Accepted Answer

Before the employee is fit tested or required to use a respirator

Answer

Medical evaluation must be completed before fit testing and before an employee is required to wear a respirator.

Question 2

The hierarchy of controls ranks which control method as most effective?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Elimination—physically removing the hazard—is ranked highest in the hierarchy because it completely removes the risk.

Question 3

NIOSH is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Conducting research and recommending occupational safety and health standards

Answer

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) is a research agency that develops recommendations; enforcement is OSHA's role.

Question 4

Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), which element is NOT required in an Exposure Control Plan?

Accepted Answer

Individual employee health insurance details

Answer

Exposure Control Plans must contain exposure determinations, methods of compliance, and annual updates, but not employees' personal health insurance information.

Question 5

A 'willful' OSHA violation differs from a 'serious' violation in that the employer:

Accepted Answer

Intentionally disregarded the law or showed plain indifference to employee safety

Answer

Willful violations involve intentional disregard or plain indifference to OSHA requirements, warranting significantly higher penalties.

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SHS Occupational Safety Standards & Regulations 3