The Atlantic OSHA
True or False: OSHA oversees approximately 7 million workplaces.
True
We can minimize our risk of injury from falls by ________ while using the staircase.
using the handrail
When you witness unsafe behavior, you should ___________.
Call it out / Say something
True or False: it's acceptable to override safety procedures if it speeds up tasks.
False
The acronym "O.S.H.A" which originated in 1971 stands for what four-word name?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
_______ are the #1 cause of death for older adults.
Falls
This is the first step in a risk assessment process.
Hazard Identification
The purpose of lockout/tagout procedures is _____________.
To prevent accidental machinery startup during maintenance
This OSHA violation is the most frequent type of violation in the workplace.
Fall Protection
In the office, we can do this with desk drawers to ensure a safe walkway.
Close drawers
This should be done when a dangerous condition is noted during an inspection.
Escalate it / Correct it (if possible)
Workers have the right to working conditions that do not pose a risk of ___________.
serious harm / death
This president, who took office in 1969, signed OSHA into existence.
Richard Nixon
Approximately this many people were treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries in 2021.
6.9 million
During safety inspections, members of the Office Safety Team ensure that equipment, medical supplies, and emergency tools are ____________.
Well-maintained / inspected regularly
Lockout/tagout procedures were signed into law in this century.
The 20th century (1989)