MSSC CPT Safety Certification Review

MSSC CPT Safety Certification Review What is the purpose of a safety interlock - To prevent operation of a tool unless certain conditions are met. Photoelectric sensors (light curtains) are frequently used as part of one of these. - A trip device What resource is the most important source of information about the hazards of a particular chemical? - The Safety Data Sheet What is OSHA's role in the workplace? - Worker safety and health protection What's the most important roles of a safety committee? - to respond to worker safety concerns If the hazard cannot be eliminated what can be done to reduce the risk of injury or accidents from hazards in the workplace? - Control hazards by effective design of the job or job site. In safety color codes, what does "Orange" mean and what does it identify? - Indicates dangerous parts of machinery or energized equipment. When using a vehicle to move a flammable or combustible material, how should you position the container? - fork trucks should be equipped with a vertical load backrest extension (according to manufacturer's specifications), if the load presents a hazard. What is hazard analysis? - Planning the best method of integrating safety into the way the job is done. why is it important to report an incident or near miss to your company? - help companies identify their causes and and may lead to means of prevention. What can you do to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens? - Wear PPE and training What types of work require a safe working permit? - Needed in any process that creates sparks or involves heat, open flame, and hazardous atmospheres. Any potentially unsafe working environment. Identify two ways that a container warning label must identify the hazard level of the material. - 1) Identity of chemical 2) The appropriate hazard warnings What is the goal of tool safety programs and procedures? - Only use tools the way they were intended and take no shortcuts. How often are portable and flexible cords to be inspected? - Each shift How many gallons of category 2, 3, 4 of flammable liquid may be stored in an approved container in one fire area before a flammable cabinet or flammable storage room required? - up to 120 gallons A confined space has a serious health or safety hazard will require what to enter? - A permit Stair railings are required of there are more than how many risers? - 4 risers Powered industrial truck operators must be trained and evaluated. This training shall consist of what three categories? - 1) Formal instruction 2) Practical training 3) Evaluation What is the purpose of lockout/tagout (LOTO)? - Prevent injury due to unexpected energization or startup of machinery or equipment or release of stored energy. According to OSHA, what do workers have the right to? - A safe and healthful workplace, free from retaliation, and know about hazards in the workplace. A fire prevention plan may be orally communicated if there are less than how many employees? - less than 10 employees Storage of oxygen and fuel gas cylinders should be separated by either a fire resistive wall rated by a 1/2 hour or at what distance? - 20