SHS Regulatory Compliance & Standards 3

Question 1

The ANSI Z10 standard provides a framework for which type of management system?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Health and Safety Management

Answer

ANSI/ASSP Z10 is the American national standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, providing a framework for continuous improvement of workplace safety.

Question 2

Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), facilities must report releases of extremely hazardous substances above the reportable quantity to which entity?

Accepted Answer

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)

Answer

EPCRA Section 304 requires facilities to immediately notify their LEPC and SERC when a release of an extremely hazardous substance equals or exceeds the reportable quantity.

Question 3

Which standard establishes criteria for personal protective equipment (PPE) used during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 1994

Answer

NFPA 1994 establishes minimum design, performance, testing, and certification requirements for protective ensembles for CBRN terrorism incidents.

Question 4

ISO 45001:2018 replaced which earlier international standard for occupational health and safety management systems?

Accepted Answer

OHSAS 18001

Answer

ISO 45001:2018 superseded OHSAS 18001:2007, becoming the first true international standard for occupational health and safety management systems.

Question 5

Under OSHA's recordkeeping rule (29 CFR 1904), which injury or illness must be recorded on the OSHA 300 log?

Accepted Answer

Work-related injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid

Answer

Work-related injuries and illnesses requiring medical treatment beyond first aid must be recorded on the OSHA 300 log per 29 CFR 1904.

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SHS Regulatory Compliance & Standards 3