CAR Workplace Safety and OSHA 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must be posted at each work area where employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals?
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or their location (Correct answer)
- A list of all chemicals purchased in the last year
- The MSDS from the chemical manufacturer only
- An OSHA Form 300 log
Correct answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or their location
OSHA's HazCom Standard requires employers to maintain SDS for each hazardous chemical and ensure employees can access them during their shifts.
Question 2: What is the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for airborne lead set by OSHA in general industry?
- 50 µg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA (Correct answer)
- 100 µg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA
- 200 µg/m³ as a ceiling limit
- 25 µg/m³ as a short-term limit
Correct answer: 50 µg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA
OSHA's Lead Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025) sets the PEL at 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air as an 8-hour time-weighted average.
Question 3: When must an automotive recycler complete and post OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries)?
- February 1 through April 30 of the following year (Correct answer)
- January 1 through December 31 of the current year
- Within 30 days of the end of each quarter
- Only when requested by an OSHA inspector
Correct answer: February 1 through April 30 of the following year
OSHA requires covered employers to post the Form 300A Summary from February 1 to April 30 of the year following the year covered.
Question 4: Which type of forklift hazard is most commonly associated with fatalities in auto recycling yards?
- Tip-overs due to uneven terrain or overloading (Correct answer)
- Hydraulic fluid leaks causing fires
- Carbon monoxide buildup in enclosed spaces
- Brake failure on flat surfaces
Correct answer: Tip-overs due to uneven terrain or overloading
Forklift tip-overs are the leading cause of forklift-related fatalities, especially on uneven salvage yard terrain with heavy loads.
Question 5: What OSHA standard governs bloodborne pathogens exposure in auto recycling workplaces?
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1910.134
- 29 CFR 1910.1200
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030
29 CFR 1910.1030 is OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, which applies when workers may contact blood or other potentially infectious materials, such as from accident vehicles.
Question 6: In an automotive recycling facility, what is required before an employee enters a vehicle crusher to clear a jam?
- Complete lockout/tagout of all energy sources (Correct answer)
- Verbal confirmation from a supervisor
- Wearing a hard hat and steel-toed boots only
- Ensuring the crusher is in neutral gear
Correct answer: Complete lockout/tagout of all energy sources
OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) requires full lockout/tagout before any employee services or maintains equipment with hazardous energy.
Question 7: Which OSHA regulation requires auto recyclers to train employees on the safe storage and handling of flammable liquids such as gasoline drained from vehicles?
- 29 CFR 1910.106 – Flammable Liquids (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.119 – Process Safety Management
- 29 CFR 1910.155 – Fire Protection
- 29 CFR 1910.36 – Design and Construction Requirements
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.106 – Flammable Liquids
29 CFR 1910.106 covers flammable and combustible liquids, including storage, handling, and use requirements that apply to drained automotive fluids.
