OSHA 501 Industry Trainer (2016) ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970? 1) to assure safe & healthful working conditions
2) to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by OSHA? 1) imminent danger situations
2) inspections of fatalities/catastrophes
3) complaints/referrals
4) programmed inspections
If employee believes they were treated unfairly by being notify OSHA in writing in 15 days
issued a citation & decides to contest the citation, they
must
Employee rights under the OSH Act of 1970 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 The way to, through & away from an exit
, Difference between vertical & horizontal standards? Vertical - applicable to one specific industry or jobs
Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials like paper & wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammable & Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Combustible liquids? Combustibles need to be raised to higher temperatures to ignite
What is meant by Performance Standard? A series of steps to achieve the final goal of complete protection
Why are toeboards required in addition to guardrails in 1) Toeboard prevent a worker from slipping & falling under the guardrail
many industrial situations? 2) Prevents objects from being kicked onto workers below
The CSHO will encourage employee(s) to participate 1) during opening conference
during an OSHA inspection when? 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 No, it occurs after the inspection, up to X days later
inspection?
Is the presentation of citation & penalty at the end of the No, the OSHA Area Director determines the citation(s) & penalties after the
OSHA inspection? inspection & has X days to issue them to the inspected company.
What type of vehicle is NOT covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Farm machines
Powered Industrial Trucks?
What vehicles ARE covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Motorized Hand Trucks
Industrial Trucks? Fork Trucks
Platform Lift Trucks
Specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors
Records provided for 29 CFR 1910 shall be retained by 5 years following the end of year to which they relate
the employing company for how long?
How long are medical records & hazcom records The duration of the employment of the employee plus 30 years (average latency
required to be retained? period for cancer)
Why is PPE the last resort in hazard abatement? 1) The equipment is variable in it's effectiveness
2) Workers may not use the equipment properly
3) Elimination of the hazard is always preferred
4) OSHA prefers that other methods be employed first
CORRECT ANSWERS
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970? 1) to assure safe & healthful working conditions
2) to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by OSHA? 1) imminent danger situations
2) inspections of fatalities/catastrophes
3) complaints/referrals
4) programmed inspections
If employee believes they were treated unfairly by being notify OSHA in writing in 15 days
issued a citation & decides to contest the citation, they
must
Employee rights under the OSH Act of 1970 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 The way to, through & away from an exit
, Difference between vertical & horizontal standards? Vertical - applicable to one specific industry or jobs
Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials like paper & wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammable & Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Combustible liquids? Combustibles need to be raised to higher temperatures to ignite
What is meant by Performance Standard? A series of steps to achieve the final goal of complete protection
Why are toeboards required in addition to guardrails in 1) Toeboard prevent a worker from slipping & falling under the guardrail
many industrial situations? 2) Prevents objects from being kicked onto workers below
The CSHO will encourage employee(s) to participate 1) during opening conference
during an OSHA inspection when? 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 No, it occurs after the inspection, up to X days later
inspection?
Is the presentation of citation & penalty at the end of the No, the OSHA Area Director determines the citation(s) & penalties after the
OSHA inspection? inspection & has X days to issue them to the inspected company.
What type of vehicle is NOT covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Farm machines
Powered Industrial Trucks?
What vehicles ARE covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Motorized Hand Trucks
Industrial Trucks? Fork Trucks
Platform Lift Trucks
Specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors
Records provided for 29 CFR 1910 shall be retained by 5 years following the end of year to which they relate
the employing company for how long?
How long are medical records & hazcom records The duration of the employment of the employee plus 30 years (average latency
required to be retained? period for cancer)
Why is PPE the last resort in hazard abatement? 1) The equipment is variable in it's effectiveness
2) Workers may not use the equipment properly
3) Elimination of the hazard is always preferred
4) OSHA prefers that other methods be employed first
