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15 Cards in this Set
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OSHA has developed a national system of inspection based on priority. What would be considerd the first Priority?
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Imminent Danger
2- catastrophes and fatal accidents 3- employee complaints 4-high hazard industries 5- follow-up inspections |
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Describe the OSHA inspection procedures.
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Opening confrence- describes the purpose, scope and standards.
Physical inspection- check for postings, inspects for compliances, reviews safety progrems. Closing confrence- free discussion |
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OSHA classifies violations into five levels. What is considered the highest level violation?
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Wilful violation- intentional violation of safety and health standard.
Example: Knowingly locking fire exits. |
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What is the second highest level violation?
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Serious- a violation likely to cause death or serious injury due to hazard of which the employer should have known. Example- failure to provide training to employees digging a ditch.
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What are the next three levels of OSHA violations?
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Other then serious- violation that is not likely to cause harm
Repeat De Minimis- violation with no relation to job safety i.e. failure to issue an MSDS for a product |
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What is the fine structure for all of the OSHA violations?
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Willful-up to $70,000 per/vio
Serious- up to $7,000 per/vio Other then ser- up to $7,000 Repeat- up to 70,000 per DeMinimus- none |
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When a citation is issued by OSHA what is the employers responsibility?
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Post a copy of the citation near the location of the violation for 3 days or until corrected. Pay fine within 15 days or challenge
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What is the mine safety and health act of 1977?
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An act that established mandatory safety and health standards for underground and surface mines. Requires a minimum number of inspections per year.
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Does a job in a mine fall under OSHA?
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No the Mine Safety and Health Act established the Mine Safety and Health Admin is in charge of regulating mines.
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What is the drug free workplace act of 1988?
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Federal contractors with contracts of $100,000 or more must certify that they are drug free.
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What are the requirements of the drug free workplace act?
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A policy that prohibits manuf, dist, possess or use of a controlled sub in the workplace.--Specify actions taken for violations--provide a copy of the policy to violators within 5 days of drug offense-- est drug awarness
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What is an employee right provided by OSHA?
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The right to have an authorized representative accompany an inspection.
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Which OSHA regulation requires communication to employees about toxic substances in the workplace?
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Hazard Communication Standard
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To be in compliance with the Hazard Communication standard a company must
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Obtain an MSDS for each hazardous substance
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The control of Hazardous Energy standard requires an employer to
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implement lockout/tagout procedures
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