Risk Assessment

What is the first step in conducting a risk assessment ?

Safety training for new employees

What is the most effective way to ensure new employees understand safety procedures?

HAZMAT

Which Federal Agency has primary responsibility for regulating HAZMAT in regards to shipping and transit? And can you name what other agencies also have their "hand in the cookie jar?"

Conference Reasons Not to Go

What is the one thing that holds you back from attending live “In-Person” Safety Conferences?

EHS Software Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!

1. What does “EHS” stand for?

The Sharps Injury Log must be maintained for...

As specified in 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens, the Sharps Injury Log must be maintained for...

Minimum Age to Operate a Forklift on a Farm

What is the minimum age to operate a forklift when working on a non-family-owned farm (not owned or operated by your parents)?

Oxygen Given During CPR

Whenever you are administering rescue breaths using either a pocket mask ("CPR mask"), pocket shield, or mouth-to-mouth (all without any supplemental oxygen), approximately how much oxygen are you breathing into the patient's lungs?

NFPA 70E Equipment Labeling

You're walking through your facility inspecting your electrical equipment (e.g., switchgears, MCCs, disconnect switches, etc.). While performing your inspection, you decide to take a look at the labeling to see what information is on it. If you were to see this label on an electrical panel, would it be compliant with NFPA 70E's requirements for equipment labeling? Why or why not?

Hep B Vaccinations Must be Offered in 29 CFR 1030 Bloodborne Pathogens but.....

It is required under 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens to offer Hepatitis B vaccinations to your employees exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens. Therefore, Hepatitis B vaccinations offered to your First Aid and/or First Responders are not OSHA Recordables if they occur?

OSHA Inspection Process

It's always illegal for an OSHA CSHO to provide advance notice of an inspection, meaning the OSHA inspection must essentially be a "surprise" to the employer so that it can be effective.

Confined Space Atmospheric Testing Order

Under 1910.146: Before an employee enters the [confined] space, the internal atmosphere shall be tested, with a calibrated direct-reading instrument, for ______, for _____________, and for __________, in that order. What's the order?

Who Can Operate a PIT

True or False? 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Truck specifically states that employees under 18 may not operate a Powered Industrial Truck. Do not look at explanations below before you answer.

Energized Electrical Work Permit Requirements - NFPA 70E

A machine is malfunctioning in your workplace, requiring you to troubleshoot the issue and determine the appropriate repairs. One of your first steps in diagnosing the problem is to take a voltage measurement using your digital multimeter (DMM) to determine if you're getting the proper voltage on both the line and load sides. The nominal voltage (phase to phase) on this equipment is 480 VAC. To perform this task, you will be wearing all of the required electric shock and arc flash PPE, as well as implementing other necessary safe work practices. Per NFPA 70E, does this task (testing, troubleshooting, and voltage measuring) require you to complete an energized electrical work permit?

Occupational Noise Exposure Quiz

According to OSHA's Occupational Noise Exposure 1910.95, Noise exposure measurement records shall be retained for ___________, and audiometric test records shall be retained for ___________.

"Drop Dead Date"

The last day only a cage will be OSHA 1910 compliant to satisfy fall protection for employees on a fixed ladder 24' or more in length is:

Footwear Slip Resistance (Updated) ?

"Slip Resistance" in industrial and construction footwear is defined in this standard?

Gloves for Cold Winter Environments

Hi All, do you know the best coating that will stay the most flexible/durable for prolonged exposure in cold environments for a winter work glove?

Gas Detection Technology

⚠️𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄⚠️ You are using a standard 4-gas meter to detect the presence of methane (CH4) in the environment. Your meter is equipped with a catalytic bead LEL sensor, which is calibrated to methane (CH4). If you had a 30% methane/70% air mixture, do you know what your LEL sensor would show on the display at standard temperature and pressure?

What is?

What is "Subcutaneous Emphysema" sometimes known as Hamman's Syndrome? Don't look below in the comments until you answer!