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he creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers: -ANSWER - The right to a
safe and healthful workplace.
What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is
likely? -ANSWER - Imminent danger.
OSHA requires that employers pay for most required personal protective equipment
(PPE), including: -ANSWER - Hard hats.
Among the list of ways workers can protect themselves when working on or near any
construction zone, is to -ANSWER - Weare high-visibility reflective clothing
Wet or damp conditions worsen electrocution hazards -ANSWER - True
Which of the following are preventative measures that can be taken to protect yourself
from electrocution hazards? -ANSWER - Keep a safe distance from overhead power
lines & Use nonconductive equipment
Which of the following are ways employers must protect their employees on the job
site? -ANSWER - Ensure overhead power line safety, By supplying GFCI's or ground-
fault circuit interrupters, Establish and enact an assured equipment grounding conductor
program. (AEGCP)
In occupations where there is exposure to ionizing radiation, time, distance and
___________ are important in considering worker safety. -ANSWER - Shielding
These types of contaminants can result from welding, cleaning or painting -ANSWER -
Gas or Vapor
The common drinking cup is ___________ in the working place. -ANSWER - Prohibited
__________can be caused by repetitive motions or repeated shocks over prolonged
periods of time -ANSWER - Carpal tunnel syndrome
What type of correctional program is used to plan the best way to control or prevent
hazards in the event of an emergency? -ANSWER - Emergency preparation
The basic worksite analysis performed by an industrial hygienist includes: -ANSWER -
Inspection of all jobs, operations and work activities. Research on how physical hazards
, at that worksite affect worker health. Recommendations for any necessary, appropriate
corrective actions
One of the benefits of a well-designed ergonomic work environment is low operating
costs. -ANSWER - True
An industrial hygienist identifies exposures, problems, tasks and risks of the workplace
by performing a -ANSWER - Hazard assessment
Lead exposure can cause all of the following excep -ANSWER - Skin burns
The first choice for how to reduce or eliminate a hazard is -ANSWER - Engineering
controls
Which of the following types of hard hats are NOT ANSI approved -ANSWER - Bump
Hats
Eye and face protection selected for employee use must clearly identify the -ANSWER -
Manufacturer
This footwear may be designed to be electrically conductive or non-conductive -
ANSWER - Safety shoes
If an employee who needs eye protection wears prescription lenses, he or she should -
ANSWER - Wear eye protection that incorporates the prescription into the design &
Wear additional eye protection over their prescription lenses
If the employee provides his or her own protective equipment, the employee is
responsible for -ANSWER - a) Its adequacy
b) Its maintenance
c) Its sanitation
*d) None of the above
If a hard hat sustains impact, it should: -ANSWER - Be replaced
If employees use a respirator under any circumstances, the employer should have -
ANSWER - An emergency respirator available
All respiratory protection equipment must be approved by -ANSWER - NIOSH
The first step in developing a comprehensive safety and health program including
personal protective equipment is to -ANSWER - Perform a hazard assessment
These gloves offer good pliability and protect against harmful elements such as
hydraulic fluids, gasoline and alcohols: -ANSWER - Neoprene