Intro to OSHA
The acronym OSHA stand for what?
Occupation Safety and Health Administration
In PFAS an anchorage point must be able to support How much weight?
5,000 pounds
A confined space has three characteristics:
1) Large enough to bodily enter
2) Limited entry and exit
what's the third?
Not designed for continuous human occupancy.
What is the minimum required base to height ratio for a free-standing scaffold?
4:1
What class of hard hat should be worn to protect against high voltage electricity?
Class E
OSHA was created as part of this.
OSH Act of 1970
General Industry workers must be protected from falls at heights of ___ feet or higher.
Four
Who is responsible for issuing a confined space permit?
Entry Supervisor
Double Jeopardy
How far should the base of an extension ladder be from wall it is leaning on?
How many decibels can a worker be exposed to before hearing protection is required?
90
What protects employees from being retaliated against for reporting workplace safety concerns?
Whistleblower protection act. Section 11(c)
Who is responsible for harness inspections?
How often should an inspection be performed?
The User
Before each use
Who holds the most important position when working in confined spaces.
Attendant
gaps or holes in scaffold platforms should not exceed what size?
one inch
Someone who is capable of identifying hazards and has authority to take prompt corrective measures is known as a what?
A competent person
Employers must notify OSHA of work-related inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within _______ of the incident.
24 hours (8 for fatality)
How high should the top rail of a guardrail system be?
42" +/- 3"
what is the required oxygen level to safely enter a confined space?
between 19% and 23% (20.8-20.9)
How far must a ladder extend past the working platform?
Three feet
To protect yourself from being electrocuted, how far should you stay away from powerlines?
Ten feet
Which U.S. president signed the osh act of 1970?
Richard M. Nixon
List 2 requirements for toe boards on a guardrail system.
3 1/2" and not more than 1/4" between floor and board.
what would classify a confined space to be a Permit Required Confined Space? Name 3.
1) Hazardous atmosphere
2) Engulfment hazard
3) Configuration hazard
4) Any other serious recognized hazard.
Guardrails are required for any platform that is ____ or higher above the ground or a lower floor
4'
What injury form should be filled out and posted from Feb 1 to April 31 every year?
300A