Into to OSHA
When was OSHA signed into law?
Signed into law on December 29, 1970 by Richard M. Nixon
What are the 7 core elements of a safety and health program?
1. Management Leadership 2.Worker Participation 3.Hazard Identification & Assessment 4.Hazard prevention & Control 5.Education & Training 6.Program Evaluation 7.Communication & Coordination
Are falls the #1 or #2 most reported construction accident?
1
Electrocution is covered in what subpart of the 29 CFR 1926?
K
Struck by is the ____ highest construction related deaths?
2nd
What does OSHA stand for?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
When should you identify hazards?
Before they cause harm
What is the correct ladder ratio?
4:1
What is the difference in electrical shock and electrocution?
electrocution kills you.
OSHA categorizes struck by into what 4 categories?
Flying
Falling
Rolling
Swinging
What is the first thing an OSHA inspector should do?
Present credentials
What is at the top of the hierarchy of controls?
ELIMINATE
Scissor lift or bucket truck require being tied off?
bucket truck
What should you do if an extension cord is missing the ground in the plug?
Remove from service, make unusable, trash
What can help from falling/rolling material in an excavation trench?
2' spoil pile
trench box
Benching
What agencies does OSHA not govern?
It does not cover self employed persons • Farms at which only immediate family members are employed • Workplaces already protected by other govt agencies under other federal laws
What at the bottom of the hierarchy of controls?
PPE
What does PFAS stand for?
personal fall arrest system
What is it called when an outlet is wired backwards?
Reversed polarity
What can be done to help falling hazards on scaffolding?
Toe Boards
nets
How long does an OSHA violation have to be posted on job site?
Minimum of 3 days or until the violation has been corrected.
Is training a reactive or proactive safety indicator?
proactive
At how many feet does OSHA require fall protection?
6 feet
What does GFCI stand for?
Ground Fault Circuit Interupter
All vehicles/equipment on a job site must be equipped with what?
An audible horn and back up alarm