Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

OSHA regulations are in place to limit what?

1. Exposure to noise

2. Number of hours an employee can work

3. Speed of machinery in the plant

4. Waste products that can go in a sewer

The correct answer is: Exposure to noise

The correct answer centers on the purpose of OSHA regulations, which are designed primarily to ensure workplace safety and health by limiting exposure to hazards, including excessive noise. Chronic exposure to high levels of noise can lead to hearing loss and other health issues, so OSHA has set specific standards to protect workers from such risks. While the number of hours an employee can work is significant for labor standards, it is not the primary focus of OSHA regulations, which specifically target workplace safety and health hazards. Similarly, while machinery speed and waste products management are important concerns in manufacturing, they are generally regulated under different standards or agencies rather than directly by OSHA in the context of limiting exposure. Thus, noise exposure is the most relevant issue addressed by OSHA, highlighting the organization’s commitment to preventing health-related incidents in the workplace.