OSHA
What year did the osha act go into effect?
1971
At what height is fall protection required?
6 feet
What is a competent person?
–Is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and
–Has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them
Meaning of PEL?
Permissible exposure limit
Who does OSHA protect?
American workers
Meaning of CAZ?
Controlled Access Zone
Meaning of GFCI
Ground Fault Circuit Interruptors
Example of a physical hazard?
Noise, temperature extremes, radiation, vibration
Whats a type of inspection can osha conduct?
Imminent danger Employee injuries, illnesses, catastrophes or death Complaints from workers Referrals from federal, state or local agencies Target industry inspections Follow-up inspections
What is a Safety-monitoring system?
a safety system in which a competent person is responsible for recognizing and warning employees of fall hazards
how much space should be maintained around electrical equipment?
What is an appropriate engineering control for protection against noise exposures?
Constructing Sound barrier walls
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational safety and health Administration
How much weight must a guardrail systems be capable to withstand?
Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds
The most effective was to eliminate the risk of an electrical risk or arc flash?
deenergize equipment
What would be the primary hierarchy control for health hazards?
Eliminate hazard
What is OSHA's mission ?
Congress created OSHA to assure safe and healthful conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education and compliance assistance.
Who can prepare a fall protection plan?
Qualified person
What subpart talks about eletrical safety?
What are some effects people are at risk of with chemical exposure?
Risk of developing health problems such as heart ailments, central nervous system damage, kidney damage, lung damage, sterility, cancer, burns, or rashes (health hazards)