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