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OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's responsibility: - CORRECT ANSWER-Worker safety and health
protection.
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Congressional act that created OSHA
OSHA's Mission: - CORRECT ANSWER-To save lives, prevent injuries, and
protect the health of America's workers.
The OSH Act - CORRECT ANSWER-Public Law 91-596
OSHA covers - CORRECT ANSWER-All private sector employers.
,OSHA does not cover - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-employed, farming families,
mine workers
Hard Hat Suspension System - CORRECT ANSWER-acts as a shock absorber and
should be adjusted to fit comfortable but securely
Class G hard hats - CORRECT ANSWER-Protection from falling objects and
electrical shocks up to 2,200 volts
Class E hard hats - CORRECT ANSWER-Protection from falling object and
electrical shocks up to 20,000 volts
Class C hard hats - CORRECT ANSWER-Protection from bumping head against
fixed object but not against falling objects. Do not protect from electrical shocks
Common PPE Hearing Protection - CORRECT ANSWER-Foam Earplugs, PVC
Earplugs, Earmuffs
Accidents that involve hands - CORRECT ANSWER-Almost 20% of all disabling
accidents on the job
, PPE Glove type usage: Padded Cloths - CORRECT ANSWER-Protects your hands
from sharp edges, silvers and dirt
Fatality Catastrophe (FAT/CAT) Reports - CORRECT ANSWER-Incident reports
that are posted to the OSHA website every week that contain the date of an
incident, the company involved, location, and and a preliminary description.
Right to Know standard - CORRECT ANSWER-Hazard Communication
OSHA 300 - CORRECT ANSWER-a log of work related injuries and illnesses that
require more than first aid treatment
General Duty Clause: Section 5(a)(1) - CORRECT ANSWER-requires employers
to "furnish a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are
causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees."
OSHA may cite the following violations: - CORRECT ANSWER-willful violation,
serious violation, other-than-serious violation, and repeated violation
Falls - CORRECT ANSWER-the most common cause of on-the-job injuries to
construction workers.