SHS Regulatory Compliance & Standards 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's General Industry standards, which regulation governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 is the OSHA standard specifically covering the control of hazardous energy, commonly known as the lockout/tagout standard.

Question 2

Which OSHA process safety management (PSM) standard applies to facilities that handle highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.119

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119 is OSHA's Process Safety Management standard that applies to processes involving highly hazardous chemicals above specified threshold quantities.

Question 3

An employer receives an OSHA citation with a 'Willful' violation classification. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The employer intentionally disregarded OSHA requirements or showed plain indifference

Answer

A willful violation is one where the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA requirements or acted with plain indifference to employee safety.

Question 4

Which federal agency enforces the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) governing hazardous waste management?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing RCRA, which governs the management of solid and hazardous waste.

Question 5

What is the maximum penalty per violation for a serious OSHA violation as of current regulations?

Accepted Answer

$15,625

Answer

As of the most recent OSHA penalty adjustments, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $15,625 per violation (subject to annual inflation adjustments).

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SHS Regulatory Compliance & Standards 2