OSHA
What is OSHA?
To ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, compliance assistance.
What is Fall protection?
Safety precautions like guardrails, safety nets, etc above 6 feet to keep each employee safe while working.
What is PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What does Caught in/Between mean?
Injuries resulting from a person being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects, or between parts of an object.
How many workplaces does OSHA have?
7 million
What year was OSHA established?
1971
What is 5000 pounds?
Weight required of supporting a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
What is the purpose for PPE?
To protect a persons body, eyes, mouth, etc. from harmful things.
What is an example of caught in/between?
Heavy equipment that tips over, collapsing walls during demolition, being crushed by a machine.
Which President signed the OSHA Act on Dec, 29 1970?
President Nixon
What is April 28, 1971?
Date of which OSHA formally came into existence.
What are types of fall protection?
PFAS, Safety Nets and Guardrails.
When did PPE come into OSHA?
1971
What should you do when you are caught in/Between something?
Call for help
Who are Entrants, Attendants and Supervisors?
3 individuals responsible for confined space operations.
What was issued in the 1990's?
OSHA issued the process safety management standard and provides new and stronger protection for workers from falls, bloodborne pathogens, toxic substances, and working in confined spaces.
What is a competent person?
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards (Unsanitary, Hazardous and Dangerous Conditions) and has the authority to take corrective measures
What are anchorage points, body harnesses and connectors?
Known as the ABC's of PFAS.
A clipboard falling on your foot is in the category of caught in/between?
False
What are SDS(s)?
Safety Data Sheets acronym
What is OSHA's Mission?
Goal of OSHA to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
What are Eliminate, Prevent and Control?
Known as the Hierarchy of Fall Hazard Control.
What are employer responsibilities?
Assess workplace for hazards, Provide PPE, Determine when to use, Provide PPE training for employees and instruction in proper use.
What are employees required to do to keep employees safe from caught in and between hazards from hand held power tools?
Employees who use hand and power tools and who are exposed to the hazards of falling, flying, abrasive and splashing objects, or exposed to harmful dust, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases must be provided with the appropriate equipment needed, including Personal Protective Equipment, to protect them from the hazard.
What are Supported and Suspended?
The 2 types of scaffolds.