OSHA Quiz

What is OSHA's mission?

• To have personnel in every workplace in the nation

• To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America’s workers

• To ensure all worker compensation claims are paid

Under which circumstances must an employer provide a guardrail? Select all that apply.

• Around every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk

• Around every open-sided platform, floor, or runway that is 4 feet or higher off the ground or next level

• Anywhere there is a slip hazard

• Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into or onto dangerous machines or equipment

Which of the following is a fall prevention system?

• Personal fall arrest system

• Safety net system

• Guardrail

• Top rail

How do handrails on stairs help keep you safe?

• They are useful when carrying heavy loads on stairs.

• You can slide your materials down them instead of carrying them.

• They give you something to grab if you miss a step.

• They allow you to maintain 3 points of contact.

Prior to fighting any fire with a portable fire extinguisher, what should you take into account? Select all that apply.

• Fire size

• Type of flame

• Atmosphere in the vicinity of the fire

• Fire fighter’s evacuation path

• How many people are evacuating

You are working on a large plant floor when you hear an explosion, which is followed by billowing smoke, debris and the fire alarm going off. Should you shelter in place?

• Yes

• No

Most fire extinguishers operate using the P.A.S.S. technique. Do you recall what the acronym stands for with regard to how to use a fire extinguisher?