SSP Occupational Health & Hazard Control 3

Question 1

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are most commonly associated with which ergonomic risk factor combination?

Accepted Answer

Force, repetition, and awkward posture

Answer

The triad of force, repetition, and awkward posture are the primary ergonomic risk factors linked to work-related MSDs.

Question 2

What does the term 'permissible exposure limit' (PEL) represent in occupational health?

Accepted Answer

The legal maximum airborne concentration of a substance for an 8-hour workday

Answer

PELs are legally enforceable OSHA limits representing the maximum allowable airborne concentration over an 8-hour TWA.

Question 3

Which OSHA standard requires employers to maintain a written program for controlling hazardous energy during equipment servicing?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 (LOTO)

Answer

The Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) requires a written energy control program, also known as lockout/tagout (LOTO).

Question 4

Heat stress illness progression from least to most severe is:

Accepted Answer

Heat cramps → heat exhaustion → heat stroke

Answer

The typical progression of heat-related illness severity goes from heat cramps to heat exhaustion to life-threatening heat stroke.

Question 5

Which respiratory protection program element does OSHA require be documented in writing?

Accepted Answer

The written respiratory protection program itself

Answer

29 CFR 1910.134 requires employers to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program tailored to the workplace.

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