Core workplace safety hazards and OSHA regulations tested on the OSHA 10-hour general industry course.
34 cards · basic cards · AI-written, checked twice. Edit anything.
- What does OSHA stand for?
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Under the OSHA General Duty Clause, what must employers provide?
- A workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious injury
- What are the five leading causes of workplace deaths in general industry?
- Falls, electrocution, struck-by hazards, caught-in/between, and overexertion
- What does PPE stand for?
- Personal Protective Equipment
- At what height does OSHA require fall protection in general industry?
- Four feet or higher
- What is the maximum noise exposure for an 8-hour workday without hearing protection?
- 90 decibels (dB)
- What must be provided whenever electrical equipment poses a hazard?
- Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection or an assured equipment grounding program
- What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
- To provide information about chemical hazards and safe handling procedures
- What does lockout/tagout prevent?
- Unexpected startup or release of hazardous energy during maintenance
- When must eye and face protection be worn?
- When workers face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, or radiation
- What is the minimum requirement for hard hat use?
- Hard hats must be worn where there is risk of head injury from falling or flying objects
- What is a hazard?
- A source or situation with potential to cause injury or illness
- What is the purpose of machine guarding?
- To prevent worker contact with rotating, moving, or sharp parts that could cause injury
- What must employers do when a serious injury or fatality occurs?
- Report it to OSHA within 24 hours (or 8 hours for fatalities)
- What is the primary goal of OSHA training?
- To teach workers to recognize, avoid, and report hazards