CORE CURRICULUM Module 1 - BASIC SAFETY
1. How does OSHA define an accident?
An accident is described by OSHA as an unplanned incident that leads to personal injury and/or
damage to property. ✔️
2. What does OSHA stand for?
OSHA refers to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ✔️
3. What characterizes combustible materials?
Combustible materials are those that can easily catch fire and burn quickly, specifically referring to
fuels with a flash point of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. ✔️
4. What is a competent person in the workplace context?
A competent person is someone who can identify existing and foreseeable hazards in the work
environment or surrounding areas. ✔️
5. Define a confined space.
A confined space is a work area that is large enough for a person to perform tasks but requires physical
entry to do so; it has limited access for entering and exiting and is not designed for continuous
occupancy. Examples include tanks, vaults, and pits. ✔️
6. How is a flammable substance defined?
A flammable substance is capable of igniting easily and burning quickly, with a flash point that is below
100 degrees Fahrenheit. ✔️
7. What is a ground fault?
A ground fault occurs when an electrical wire inadvertently comes into contact with a ground. ✔️
8. What is the Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard?
, The HAZCOM Standard is an OSHA requirement mandating that employers inform their workers about
hazardous chemicals present at the job site and instruct them on how to work safely with those
chemicals. ✔️
9. What does hydraulic power utilize?
Hydraulic power refers to systems that operate using fluid that is kept under pressure. ✔️
10. What constitutes an incident as per OSHA?
An incident, according to OSHA, is an unplanned occurrence that does not lead to personal injury but
may cause property damage or is significant enough to be recorded. ✔️
11. How is a management system defined in a company?
A management system refers to the framework within a company that outlines how management is
organized, including procedures for reporting, supervisory responsibilities, and administrative processes.
✔️
12. What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
PPE includes gear and clothing designed to reduce or prevent injuries to workers. ✔️
13. What does pneumatic power mean?
Pneumatic power refers to tools or equipment that are powered by compressed air. ✔️
14. Define what a respirator is.
A respirator is a device used to provide breathable air that is filtered and clean, regardless of the
qualities of the surrounding air. ✔️
15. What is meant by safety culture within a company?
A safety culture is established when all members of a company recognize and value the importance of
maintaining a safe workplace. ✔️
16. What information is found on Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
1. How does OSHA define an accident?
An accident is described by OSHA as an unplanned incident that leads to personal injury and/or
damage to property. ✔️
2. What does OSHA stand for?
OSHA refers to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ✔️
3. What characterizes combustible materials?
Combustible materials are those that can easily catch fire and burn quickly, specifically referring to
fuels with a flash point of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. ✔️
4. What is a competent person in the workplace context?
A competent person is someone who can identify existing and foreseeable hazards in the work
environment or surrounding areas. ✔️
5. Define a confined space.
A confined space is a work area that is large enough for a person to perform tasks but requires physical
entry to do so; it has limited access for entering and exiting and is not designed for continuous
occupancy. Examples include tanks, vaults, and pits. ✔️
6. How is a flammable substance defined?
A flammable substance is capable of igniting easily and burning quickly, with a flash point that is below
100 degrees Fahrenheit. ✔️
7. What is a ground fault?
A ground fault occurs when an electrical wire inadvertently comes into contact with a ground. ✔️
8. What is the Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard?
, The HAZCOM Standard is an OSHA requirement mandating that employers inform their workers about
hazardous chemicals present at the job site and instruct them on how to work safely with those
chemicals. ✔️
9. What does hydraulic power utilize?
Hydraulic power refers to systems that operate using fluid that is kept under pressure. ✔️
10. What constitutes an incident as per OSHA?
An incident, according to OSHA, is an unplanned occurrence that does not lead to personal injury but
may cause property damage or is significant enough to be recorded. ✔️
11. How is a management system defined in a company?
A management system refers to the framework within a company that outlines how management is
organized, including procedures for reporting, supervisory responsibilities, and administrative processes.
✔️
12. What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
PPE includes gear and clothing designed to reduce or prevent injuries to workers. ✔️
13. What does pneumatic power mean?
Pneumatic power refers to tools or equipment that are powered by compressed air. ✔️
14. Define what a respirator is.
A respirator is a device used to provide breathable air that is filtered and clean, regardless of the
qualities of the surrounding air. ✔️
15. What is meant by safety culture within a company?
A safety culture is established when all members of a company recognize and value the importance of
maintaining a safe workplace. ✔️
16. What information is found on Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
