Introduction to OSHA for General Industry
65 flashcards covering Introduction to OSHA for General Industry for the OSHA OSHA 10/30 General Industry section.
This introduction to OSHA for General Industry covers the fundamental safety and health standards designed to protect workers in non-construction settings, such as factories, warehouses, and offices. Defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the U.S. Department of Labor, these standards are outlined in 29 CFR 1910, which addresses hazards like machinery, electrical systems, and chemical exposures to ensure a safe work environment.
On OSHA 10/30 certification exams for General Industry, this topic typically appears as multiple-choice questions testing hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and emergency procedures. Common traps include confusing general industry rules with construction-specific ones, leading to incorrect answers on scenario-based questions that mix contexts.
Don't overlook regularly reviewing site-specific safety plans to catch overlooked hazards early.
Terms (65)
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What is the General Duty Clause under OSHA?
Each employer must furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees (29 CFR 1910.5(a)).
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How often must employers provide bloodborne pathogens training to employees?
At the time of initial assignment and annually thereafter for employees with occupational exposure (29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)).
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What is required before entering a permit-required confined space?
Obtain a written entry permit and ensure that all required measures have been taken, such as testing the atmosphere and isolating the space (29 CFR 1910.146(d)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.1200, what must be included in a Safety Data Sheet?
Information on the chemical's identity, hazard classification, first-aid measures, and safe handling procedures, among other sections (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)).
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What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?
To ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employers and employees (29 CFR 1910.1200(a)(1)).
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How often must hearing protection be provided for employees exposed to high noise levels?
Whenever employee noise exposure equals or exceeds the action level of 85 dBA for an 8-hour time-weighted average (29 CFR 1910.95(c)).
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What steps must be taken when a confined space has a hazardous atmosphere?
Test the atmosphere before entry and continuously monitor it, and provide ventilation or other controls as necessary (29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)).
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A worker is exposed to blood from an injury. What should they do first?
Follow the employer's exposure control plan, which includes immediate cleanup and reporting the incident (29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(1)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.147, what is required for lockout/tagout procedures?
Establish a program to ensure that machines and equipment are isolated from energy sources before servicing (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1)).
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What is OSHA's role in workplace safety?
To enforce standards, provide training, and ensure employers provide a safe workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements).
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How often must confined space permits be reviewed?
The permit must be kept on file for at least one year and reviewed as necessary for entries that result in incidents (29 CFR 1910.146(d)(14)).
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What must employers do before using hazardous chemicals?
Evaluate the hazards of the chemicals and implement a written hazard communication program (29 CFR 1910.1200(e)).
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A machine is being serviced. What energy control must be used?
Lockout or tagout devices to prevent unexpected energization, startup, or release of stored energy (29 CFR 1910.147(a)(3)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.1030, who needs bloodborne pathogens training?
Employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)).
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What is a permit-required confined space?
A confined space that has one or more of the following: a hazardous atmosphere, engulfment hazard, or other recognized serious safety hazard (29 CFR 1910.146(b)).
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How often must noise exposure monitoring be conducted?
Whenever a change in production, process, equipment, or controls increases noise exposure, and at least annually if exposure is at or above the action level (29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1)).
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What is the first step in a hazard communication program?
Identify and evaluate the hazards of all chemicals in the workplace (29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.95, what action is required if noise levels exceed limits?
Implement feasible administrative or engineering controls to reduce exposure, and provide hearing protection (29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1)).
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A chemical spill occurs in the workplace. What should employees do?
Evacuate the area if necessary and follow the emergency procedures outlined in the hazard communication program (29 CFR 1910.1200(h)).
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What must be done to control hazardous energy during maintenance?
Use lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize and secure equipment before work begins (29 CFR 1910.147(b)).
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What is the OSHA standard for electrical safety?
Requirements for safe work practices and equipment to protect against electrical hazards in the workplace (NFPA 70E, as referenced in OSHA standards).
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How often must lockout/tagout procedures be reviewed?
At least annually to ensure that the procedures and requirements are being followed (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)).
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What training is required for confined space entry?
Training so that all employees understand the hazards and their duties, conducted before initial assignment (29 CFR 1910.146(g)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.1200, what labels are required on chemical containers?
Product identifier, signal word, hazard statement, and precautionary statement on shipped containers (29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)).
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A worker reports excessive noise exposure. What must the employer do?
Monitor the employee's exposure and provide hearing protection if it equals or exceeds the action level (29 CFR 1910.95(c)).
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What is required for personal protective equipment in general industry?
Employers must assess the workplace for hazards and provide appropriate PPE at no cost to employees (29 CFR 1910.132(d)).
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How often must bloodborne pathogens exposure control plans be reviewed?
Annually and whenever necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures (29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)).
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What must be included in a confined space entry permit?
The location of the space, hazards, isolation measures, and names of attendants and entrants (29 CFR 1910.146(e)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.147, who can remove lockout devices?
The authorized employee who applied the device, unless removal procedures are followed for that employee (29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3)).
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What is the employer's responsibility for hazard communication?
To inform employees about chemical hazards through labels, SDS, and training (29 CFR 1910.1200(h)).
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How often must employees be trained on lockout/tagout?
Before being assigned duties and retrained when there's a change in their job assignments (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)).
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A hazardous atmosphere is detected in a confined space. What action is needed?
Evacuate the space immediately and re-evaluate the entry conditions (29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)).
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What is required when chemicals are transferred to unlabeled containers?
The containers must be labeled with the identity of the chemical and appropriate hazard warnings (29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.95, what is the permissible exposure limit for noise?
An 8-hour time-weighted average of 90 dBA (29 CFR 1910.95(a) Table G-16).
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What training must be provided for hazardous energy control?
Training for authorized and affected employees on the purpose and use of lockout/tagout procedures (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)).
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What is a confined space attendant's role?
To monitor entrants and summon rescue services if necessary (29 CFR 1910.146(i)).
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How often must Safety Data Sheets be updated?
Whenever new information is available or the chemical is reformulated (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(5)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.1030, what personal protective equipment is needed?
Gloves, gowns, and eye protection as appropriate to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)).
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What must employers do if an employee is exposed to excessive noise?
Offer audiometric testing at no cost to the employee (29 CFR 1910.95(g)).
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A worker needs to service energized equipment. What must be done first?
De-energize and lock out the equipment if possible, or use safe work practices if not (29 CFR 1910.147 and NFPA 70E).
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What is the OSHA standard for walking-working surfaces?
Requirements for safe access, ladders, and floors to prevent falls and slips (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D).
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How often must hazard communication training be provided?
When a new hazard is introduced and at least annually for all employees (29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)).
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What is required for rescue from confined spaces?
Employers must provide for prompt rescue by means such as on-site teams or emergency services (29 CFR 1910.146(k)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.1200, what information must be on workplace labels?
The identity of the chemical and appropriate hazard warnings (29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)).
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What must be done if lockout/tagout devices are not available?
Alternative methods must be used that provide equivalent protection (29 CFR 1910.147(a)(2)(ii)).
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What is the action level for occupational noise exposure?
An 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA (29 CFR 1910.95(c)).
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How must bloodborne pathogens be handled in the workplace?
Through engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or minimize exposure (29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.146, what hazards must be identified in confined spaces?
All potential hazards, including atmospheric, engulfment, and configuration hazards (29 CFR 1910.146(c)).
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What training records must be kept for bloodborne pathogens?
Records of training for three years from the date of training (29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(1)).
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A chemical's Safety Data Sheet is missing. What should the employer do?
Obtain the SDS from the manufacturer and make it available to employees (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(6)).
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What is required for periodic inspections of energy control procedures?
At least annually to ensure compliance and effectiveness (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.95, what engineering controls reduce noise?
Feasible controls such as enclosures or barriers to reduce exposure (29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1)).
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What must be in a written confined space program?
Procedures for safe entry, hazard identification, and employee training (29 CFR 1910.146(c)).
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How often must lockout/tagout devices be inspected?
Before each use for periodic devices, and annually for the energy control procedure (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)).
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What is the employer's duty to provide a safe workplace?
Furnish employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards (29 CFR 1910.5(a)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.1200, what employee rights exist for chemical information?
The right to access Safety Data Sheets and receive training on hazards (29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)).
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What must be done after a confined space incident?
Review the incident and revise the permit program as necessary (29 CFR 1910.146(d)(14)).
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How must hazardous energy be identified?
Through an energy control procedure that identifies all sources (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)).
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What is required for noise-exposed employees' medical surveillance?
Annual audiograms if exposure is at or above the action level (29 CFR 1910.95(g)).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.1030, what engineering controls are needed?
Such as sharps disposal containers to minimize exposure (29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i)).
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What records must be kept for hazard communication?
Written hazard communication program and training records (29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)).
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How often must confined space attendants be trained?
Before assignment and as necessary to maintain proficiency (29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)).
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What is the key element of the OSHA Outreach Training?
To provide awareness-level training on recognizing and preventing workplace hazards (OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements).
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Under 29 CFR 1910.147, what verification is needed for lockout?
A procedure to verify that isolation and de-energization have been accomplished (29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6)).
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What must employees know about confined space hazards?
The location of permit spaces and the dangers associated with them (29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2)).