General Safety
What fire danger is caused by built-up paper debris and dust in a factory?
Combustible Dust. Definition: Combustible dust is any fine material that can catch fire and explode when mixed with air in the right concentrations. In paper and box plants, this fine organic material (paper fibers) creates an environment where a small spark can trigger a flash fire or, in the worst-case scenario, a devastating dust explosion.
What must be done immediately with a machine guard that is found to be damaged or missing?
Stop the machine and report it immediately.
What is the name of the written program that outlines how your company will meet the requirements for labeling, SDS access, and employee training on chemicals?
The Written Hazard Communication Program.
What must be in place to protect workers from falling into a pit, vat, or through a hole in the floor?
A guardrail (or Cover)
What specific kind of gloves must be worn when using sharp knives or utility blades to cut finished products or strapping?
Cut-Resistant Gloves
What LOTO term refers to a qualified person who turns off and locks out a machine's energy source?
Authorized Employee
What must be provided for workers if they are exposed or splashed by substances known to be corrosive, like certain inks or dyes?
Emergency Showers/Eyewash Stations.
What is the specific, safety check that must be conducted by the operator of a forklift before it is used?
A visual, pre-use inspection checklist.
Definition: An event that occurred, that could have resulted in a property damage or injury but did not.
Near Miss or Close Call
If a worker needs to bypass a machine guard to clear a jam, what specific safety procedure must be performed first?
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
What are the two primary ways a hazardous chemical can enter the human body?
Inhalation and Absorption (or Ingestion and Injection).
What is the leading cause of injuries in the workplace, accounting for the highest percentage of all general industry accidents?
Slips, Trips, and Falls
What is the term for a safety practice where an employee is encouraged to stop working and report a hazard, with assurance that they will face no negative consequences for doing so?
Stop Work Authority (or Non-retaliation/Anti-retaliation Policy).
What specific action must an authorized employee take after applying LOTO devices but before beginning maintenance work?
Attempt to operate the machine (test and verify)
What section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) would you check to find the required glove type and face protection for handling a chemical?
Section 8 (Exposure Controls/PPE)
What minimum height above a lower level requires the use of fall protection (like guardrails, safety nets, or PFAS) in General Industry?
4 feet
Name the five steps in the standard OSHA Hierarchy of Controls, in order, starting with the most effective.
1. Elimination
2. Substitution,
3. Engineering Controls,
4. Administrative Controls, and
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The LOTO device that is placed on an energy-isolating device must be durable, standardized, and what other key characteristic?
Identifiable
What is the official measurement or term used to indicate how much a piece of hearing protection (like earplugs or earmuffs) reduces the noise level reaching the ear? (NOT DECIBELS)
Noise Reduction Rating (NRR).
This term describes any opening in a walking-working surface that is 2 inches (5 cm) or more in its least dimension, requiring protection to prevent a trip hazard.
A hole.