Introduction to OSHA
Walking and Working Surfaces
Exit Routes and Emergency Planning
Electrical
Personal Protection Equipment
100

What is OSHA's mission?

With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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.

100

Slips, trips, and falls make up what percent of all accidental deaths?

15%

100

Fire Prevention Plans can be communicated orally if there are less than ______ employees in a workplace.

Fire Prevention Plans can be communicated orally if there are less than 10 employees in a workplace.

100

What does "Electrocution" mean?

Killed by electric shock
100

Who is responsible for providing PPE needed to comply with OSHA standards?

The employer

200

What clause will OSHA cite when there is no specific standard?

5(a)(1) General Duty Clause

200

When using a portable ladder to access another level, the ladder should be _______ and extend _______ feet above the level you are accessing.

When using a portable ladder to access another level, the ladder should be secured and extend 3 feet above the level you are accessing.

200

What are the elements of the fire triangle?  (required for a fire to occur)

Sufficient oxygen, fuel, ignition source, and chemical reaction

200

When can you use an extension cord with a missing ground plug in the workplace?

NEVER!

200

Which class of hard hat would provide the most protection from electrical hazards?

Class E

300

What part of the OSH act protects workers from fear of punishment when seeing a safe and healthful workplace?

Section 11(c) Whistleblower Protections

300

Scissor lifts rated for outdoor use are generally limited to wind speeds below ________

Scissor lifts rated for outdoor use are generally limited to wind speeds below 28 mph

300

What is a Class A fire?

A fire involving paper and wood products, commonly a trash fire.

300

What type of protection must a power strip have?

Overload protection

300

Which ANSI standard must eye protection meet?

ANSI Z87

400

Which part of the 29 CFR applies to General Industry?

1910

400

The height of a proper guardrail system is __ (+/− 3”) from the walking/working surface.

The height of a proper guardrail system is 42" (+/− 3”) from the walking/working surface.

400

Which employees are authorized to use a fire extinguisher in the workplace?

Those who have been designated by the employer and have received training.

400

Which NFPA standard is incorporated by reference for Electrical Safety?

NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace 

400

5.Hearing protection is required when noise levels exceed OSHA’s PEL of __ dBA as a TWA

5.Hearing protection is required when noise levels exceed OSHA’s PEL of 90 dBA as a TWA

500

Approximately how many Fed OSHA inspectors are there?

The current budget is small —all together nationwide (with our State partners) there are about 1,850 inspectors for 130 million workers at more than 8 million workplaces

500

For partially enclosed stairs, handrails are required when there is  _______ or more risers.

For partially enclosed stairs, handrails are required when there is 4 or more risers.

500

8.The P.A.S.S. technique for using a fire extinguisher means ___

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

500

What does GFCI stand for and what is its purpose?

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. The ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in the event of a ground-fault within as little as 1/40 of a second 

500

What is the hierarchy of hazard controls?  

The order of hazard control methods: Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE