Basic Safety Terms 3

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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An agency of the US Department of Labor that enforces safe working conditions for the US workforce.

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Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

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A law that applies to more than 111 million workers and 7 million job sites in the US.

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Permit-required confined space

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A confined space with actual or potential hazards requiring written authorization to enter.

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Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries.

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Planked

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Material pieces 2 inches thick or greater and 6 inches wide or greater used as flooring, decking, or scaffold decks.

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Pneumatic

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Powered by air pressure, such as a pneumatic tool.

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Proximity work

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Work done near a hazard but not actually in contact with it.

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Qualified person

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A person with recognized qualifications or extensive knowledge, training, and experience to solve or prevent problems.