OSHA 501 Industry Trainer (2026)
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970?—ANSWER--1) to assure safe & healthful working conditions
2) to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by OSHA?—ANSWER--1) imminent danger situations
2) inspections of fatalities/catastrophes
3) complaints/referrals
4) programmed inspections
If employee believes they were treated unfairly by being issued a citation & decides to
contest the citation, they must—ANSWER--notify OSHA in writing in 15 days
Employee rights under the OSH Act of 1970—ANSWER--1) right to inspect certain records &
citations
2) right to protection from discrimination for filing a complaint against their employer
3) right to be represented during safety & health inspections of their workplace
, 4) right to comment on new standards or changes in standards
Describe Egress—ANSWER--The way to, through & away from an exit
Difference between vertical & horizontal standards?—ANSWER--Vertical - applicable to one
specific industry or jobs
Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve—ANSWER--ordinary combustible materials like paper & wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammable & Combustible liquids?—ANSWER--
Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Combustibles need to be raised to higher temperatures to ignite
What is meant by Performance Standard?—ANSWER--A series of steps to achieve the final
goal of complete protection
Why are toeboards required in addition to guardrails in many industrial situations?—
ANSWER--1) Toeboard prevent a worker from slipping & falling under the guardrail
2) Prevents objects from being kicked onto workers below
The CSHO will encourage employee(s) to participate during an OSHA inspection when?—
ANSWER--1) during opening conference
2) interviewed about health & safety conditions in their workplace
3) required to participate in closing conference
Is presentation of citation & penalty included in an OSHA inspection?—ANSWER--No, it
occurs after the inspection, up to X days later
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970?—ANSWER--1) to assure safe & healthful working conditions
2) to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by OSHA?—ANSWER--1) imminent danger situations
2) inspections of fatalities/catastrophes
3) complaints/referrals
4) programmed inspections
If employee believes they were treated unfairly by being issued a citation & decides to
contest the citation, they must—ANSWER--notify OSHA in writing in 15 days
Employee rights under the OSH Act of 1970—ANSWER--1) right to inspect certain records &
citations
2) right to protection from discrimination for filing a complaint against their employer
3) right to be represented during safety & health inspections of their workplace
, 4) right to comment on new standards or changes in standards
Describe Egress—ANSWER--The way to, through & away from an exit
Difference between vertical & horizontal standards?—ANSWER--Vertical - applicable to one
specific industry or jobs
Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve—ANSWER--ordinary combustible materials like paper & wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammable & Combustible liquids?—ANSWER--
Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Combustibles need to be raised to higher temperatures to ignite
What is meant by Performance Standard?—ANSWER--A series of steps to achieve the final
goal of complete protection
Why are toeboards required in addition to guardrails in many industrial situations?—
ANSWER--1) Toeboard prevent a worker from slipping & falling under the guardrail
2) Prevents objects from being kicked onto workers below
The CSHO will encourage employee(s) to participate during an OSHA inspection when?—
ANSWER--1) during opening conference
2) interviewed about health & safety conditions in their workplace
3) required to participate in closing conference
Is presentation of citation & penalty included in an OSHA inspection?—ANSWER--No, it
occurs after the inspection, up to X days later
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
