Question

Which one of the following OSHA General Requirements is described below: Workplaces must be kept clean, orderly, and sanitary. Workroom floors must be kept as clean and dry as possible?

1) Hazard Communication
2) Walking-Working Surfaces
3) Emergency Action Plans
4) Fire Protection

Answer 1

The OSHA General Requirement for keeping workplaces clean and dry pertains to the 'Walking-Working Surfaces' standard, ensuring safety against slip and fall hazards.

Step-by-step explanation:

The OSHA General Requirement described as requiring workplaces to be clean, orderly, and sanitary, and needing workroom floors to be maintained as clean and dry as possible is the standard related to Walking-Working Surfaces.

This standard focuses on keeping floor surfaces safe and preventing slip, trip, and fall hazards which aligns with maintaining cleanliness and dryness to ensure a safer work environment. The maintenance of a clean work area is embedded within the regulations designed to minimize risks associated with workplace safety and falls under the general industry standards which OSHA enforces to protect workers from potential workplace hazards.