US OSHA Laws & Regulations:
History, Processes, and Agency
Roles Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
What historical events drove legislation for EHS laws in the US?—ANSWER--Events like the
Monongah coal mine explosion, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, silicosis mining project,
Gauley Bridge disaster, ammonium nitrate fire in Texas City, and Farmington coal mine
explosion.
What is the process of creating laws and regulations?—ANSWER--Critical events lead to
elected officials proposing a bill, which is passed by Congress and signed into law by the
president, followed by agency regulations.
Who creates laws in the US?—ANSWER--Congress
Who creates regulations in the US?—ANSWER--Branch agencies like the EPA
What are the seven stages of the OSHA rulemaking process?—ANSWER--Conduct
preliminary rulemaking, develop proposed rule, publish proposed rule, develop and analyze
rulemaking record, develop final rule, publish final rule, post-promulgation activities.
History, Processes, and Agency
Roles Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
What historical events drove legislation for EHS laws in the US?—ANSWER--Events like the
Monongah coal mine explosion, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, silicosis mining project,
Gauley Bridge disaster, ammonium nitrate fire in Texas City, and Farmington coal mine
explosion.
What is the process of creating laws and regulations?—ANSWER--Critical events lead to
elected officials proposing a bill, which is passed by Congress and signed into law by the
president, followed by agency regulations.
Who creates laws in the US?—ANSWER--Congress
Who creates regulations in the US?—ANSWER--Branch agencies like the EPA
What are the seven stages of the OSHA rulemaking process?—ANSWER--Conduct
preliminary rulemaking, develop proposed rule, publish proposed rule, develop and analyze
rulemaking record, develop final rule, publish final rule, post-promulgation activities.
