Summary of the Most Common Programs Required by the OSHA Standards Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct

Bloodborne pathogen exposure program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030): - ANSWER-If the potential exists for employee exposure to blood or other body fluids in the course of normal duties, the company is required to implement a program to deal with this exposure. This program includes a written exposure control plan, employee training, personal protective equipment, laundry controls, engineering controls and waste disposal procedures. Included in the program are site first aid team members. Confined space entry (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146): - ANSWER-Employers are required to assess their facilities and work sites to determine if there are any confined spaces. Confined spaces must then be evaluated to determine if they are permit-required confined spaces. A formal plan must be developed for entry and rescue. No employee shall be required to enter any permit-required confined space unless a written confined space entry procedure is developed and implemented. Crane/Hoisting inspection program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179, 184 or 1926.251, 550, 552): - ANSWER-Program consists primarily of documented inspections of equipment. Employees are to be trained in proper inspection techniques in order to identify potential hazards. Depending upon equipment and use, inspections may be daily, monthly or from one to12 months. Assistance can be obtained from the equipment manufacturer or commercial crane inspection companies. Electrical safety-related work practices program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331 - 335 and 399): - ANSWER-Training must be provided to employees whose work might expose them to a risk of electrical shock while working on or near to exposed live parts or other electrical equipment. The content of the training shall include all work practices addressed in the standard. Also, written lockout/tagout procedures must be provided for work on the electrical systems. Emergency action plan (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.35/150 or 1910.38): - ANSWER-The Emergency Action Plan shall be written (oral if 10 or fewer employees) and include: 1) emergency escape procedures, 2) operation of critical operations, 3) accounting procedures for all employees, and 4) rescue duties.