Intro to OSHA
What year was the OSH Act passed?
1970
6 feet
This device is designed to protect the worker by limiting the duration of an electrical shock by interrupting the flow of electric current?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
A piece of drill that separates from the tool and strikes an operator would be which kind of hazard?
Struck By
A person who is recognized with a degree or certificate or experience is know as a ?
Qualified Person
What states does OSHA cover?
All 50
The top of an extension ladder must extend this far above the surface you are climbing onto?
3 Feet
OSHA requires that equipment be kept how far away from power lines with voltages up to 50 kilovolts (kV)?
10 Feet
Compressed air must be reduced to what psi or less to use for cleaning purposes?
30 psi
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
What is OSHA's stated purpose?
To ensure that employees have a safe and healthful working environment by setting and enforcing standards, providing training, outreach, education, and assistance, and conducting research
What is the required height range for the top rail of a guardrail system, according to OSHA?
39-45 inches (42 inches plus or minus 3 inches)
What is the amount of electrical energy required to stop a person's heartbeat?
1/10th of an amp (100mA)
Trenches at this depth or deeper require a protective system?
5 Feet
Who determines if a worker is a competent person?
Employer
What part of the CFR applies to construction?
Part 1926
What does PFAS stand for?
Personal fall arrest system
This procedure protects workers from the unexpected start up of electrical equipment or circuits?
Lockout/Tagout
Falling or flying objects, or objects you may bump into with your head are called what type of hazards?
Overhead
What is the last line of defense against hazards?
PPE
What is the name of the Act that prohibits retaliation against employees who complain about unsafe or unhealthful conditions?
Whistleblower Protection Act
An anchor point must be able to support how many pounds of force per person?
5000 pounds per person
The maximum voltage before OSHA considers it is hazardous and requires guarding against accidental contact and accessible only to qualified persons?
50 Volts
What type of hazard related to excavations is considered to be the greatest caught in between hazard?
Cave-ins
After a death, how long does an employer have to report the incident to OSHA?
8 hours