Assignment
1) When an employer provides portable fire extinguishers for use by employees in the workplace, what education or training must be provided to the employees? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.
2) What is the correct procedure for deflating a tire equipped with a multi-rim wheel? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.
3) What extinguishing agents are prohibited by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for use in workplace fire extinguishers? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.
4) What is the difference between a powered industrial truck designated D and one designated DY? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.
5) Your company is planning to build a new storage and distribution warehouse for furniture products. Forklifts will be required to move material around the warehouse and to load and unload trailers. The purchasing department asked you if they should buy internal combustion engines or electric-powered forklifts. Based on the OSHA standard, discuss the considerations that need to be part of the decision, and provide your recommendation on the type of forklift that should be purchased.
6) OSHA's powered industrial truck standard (1910.178) is consistently part of OSHA's annual list of top 10 standards violated. Discuss some reasons why this is the case. Provide examples that illustrate your point.