OSHA Flashcard

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What was the purpose of creating the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

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To protect the health and safety of American workers

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How many Americans were killed at work in the United States in 1968?

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14,000

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What is the major health hazard in the textile industry?

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Cotton dust

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What is the technical name for brown lung disease?

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Bosis disease

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What is the purpose of OSHA standards?

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To specify safe working procedures and limit exposure to dangerous chemicals

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What is the role of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?

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To conduct scientific research necessary to control workplace hazards

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What is the purpose of public hearings in the OSHA standard-setting process?

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To gather input and views from individuals and organizations

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What is the purpose of OSHA inspections?

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To ensure workplaces meet OSHA standards

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What is the purpose of the OSHA consultation program?

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To provide free advice and assistance to employers in correcting hazards

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What is the major health hazard in the foundry industry?

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Airborne dust and dirt