OSHA Regulations
The definition of the acronym, HAZWOPER
What is “Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response”?
Any material, which ignites or contributes to combustion by the release of oxygen
What is “An Oxidizer”?
The method of minimizing exposure: Time / distance / shielding
What is ALARA?
8 hours of Annual HAZWOPER training which keeps up your certification
What is a Refresher?
The weight of a substance compared to the weight of an equal volume of water (water = 1)
What is “Specific Gravity”?
This common workplace hazard can occur when employees are exposed to loud noises over 85 decibels, potentially leading to hearing damage.
What is noise exposure?
Under OSHA regulations, this document must be readily accessible to employees and provides detailed information about the properties and handling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
The Lowest Temperature at which enough vapors are produced to ignite the material
What is “Flash Point?”
Under this regulation standard, employers must provide training, potable water, adequate shade, and written procedures.
What is the 8CCR 3395, (Heat Illness Prevention Standard?
Cal-OSHA regulates HAZWOPER under this CCR
What is “8 CCR 5192"
The lowest and highest limits of flammability of a gas or vapor at ordinary ambient temperature expressed in % by volume (both terms)
What is “LFL or LEL” & UFL or UEL”
X-rays, gamma rays, alpha and beta particles, neutrons, are examples of:
What is “ionizing radiation"?
OSHA defines HAZWOPER Standards Under this CFR
What is 29 CFR 1910.120?
A material with a pH of greater than 7 (all three terms)
What are “A Base, Alkaline, & Caustic”?
True of False: If noise levels are found to be above 90dbA for an 8-hour shift, 40-hr work week, the employer is required by law to reduce the noise levels.
True