OSHA Intro
Government organization created to protect workers from workplace hazards.
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
A colleague in the breakroom suddenly clutches their throat and is unable to speak or cough. What emergency protocol should you initiate?
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
Flow of energy from one place to another
What is electricity?
Safety Data Sheets acronym
What are SDS(s)?
Decibels level requiring workers to wear hearing protection.
What is 90 dBA?
Date of which OSHA formally came into existence.
What is April 28, 1971?
During a July paving job, an asphalt crew member stops sweating, becomes confused, and collapses with hot, flushed skin and a soaring core temperature. With these symptoms, what medical emergency could be happening?
What is Heatstroke?
Distance you must keep away from power lines?
What is 10 feet?
Travel distance to nearest fire extinguisher.
What is 100 feet?
Current, correct class of high visibility clothing according to the 2024 MUTCD.
What is Class 3?
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards (Unsanitary, Hazardous and Dangerous Conditions) and has the authority to take corrective measures
What is a competent person?
An employee splashes a caustic chemical into their eye. What is the recommended minimum duration for flushing the eye?
What is at least 15 minutes?
The amount of time required to trip a GFCI.
What is a 1/40 of a second?
Height at which every worker must be tied off?
What is 6 feet?
The last level of hierarchy of control when protecting employees from Workplace Hazards.
What is PPE?
Annual posting of a summary of the injuries and illnesses.
What are OSHA 300A logs?
An employee suddenly develops facial drooping on one side, slurred speech, and weakness in their right arm.
What are symptoms of a stroke?
The amount of current that can cause death.
What is 75 mA (milliamperes)?
What does the acronym PASS stand for when referring to a portable fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Who is responsible to use PPE in accordance with training received and other instructions and inspect daily and maintain in a clean and reliable condition.
What are employee responsibilities?
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 is OSHA's Mission?
A worker trips over a concrete form and suffers a piece of vertical rebar impaled deep into their upper thigh. What is the fundamental first-aid rule for managing this impaled object in the field?
What is Stabilize the rebar in place with a bulky dressing and do not attempt to remove?
Known as the four main types of electrical injuries.
What is Electrocution, Shock, Burns and Falls?
3 individuals responsible for confined space operations.
Who are Entrants, Attendants and Supervisors?
Who is responsible to assess workplace for hazards, Provide PPE, Determine when to use, Provide PPE training for employees and instruction in proper use.
What are employer responsibilities?