OSHA 501 Industry Trainer exam with question and answer
100% correct
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970? 1) to assure safe & healthful working conditions
2)to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by 1) imminent danger situations
OSHA? 2)inspections of fatalities/catastrophes
3) complaints/referrals
4) programmed inspections
If employee believes they were treated notify OSHA in writing in 15 days
unfairly by being 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 Vertical - applicable to one specific industry or jobs
standards? Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials like paper & wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Flammable & 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 1) Toeboard prevent a worker from slipping & falling
guardrails in many industrial situations? under the guardrail
2)Prevents objects from being kicked onto workers below
The CSHO will encourage employee(s) to 1) during opening conference
participate during an OSHA inspection 2)interviewed about health & safety conditions in
when? their workplace
3) required to participate in closing conference
Is presentation of citation & No, it occurs after the inspection, up to X days later
penalty included in an OSHA
inspection?
Is the presentation of citation & penalty No, the OSHA Area Director determines the citation(s) &
at the end of the OSHA inspection? penalties after the inspection & has X days to issue them to the
inspected company.
What type of vehicle is NOT covered by 29 Farm machines
CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks?
What vehicles ARE covered by 29 CFR Motorized Hand
1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks? Trucks Fork Trucks
Platform Lift Trucks
Specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors
Records provided for 29 CFR 1910 shall be 5 years following the end of year to which they relate
retained by the employing company for
how long?
How long are medical records & hazcom The duration of the employment of the employee plus 30
records required to be retained? years (average latency period for cancer)
Why is PPE the last resort in 1) The equipment is variable in it's effectiveness
hazard abatement? 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
100% correct
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970? 1) to assure safe & healthful working conditions
2)to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by 1) imminent danger situations
OSHA? 2)inspections of fatalities/catastrophes
3) complaints/referrals
4) programmed inspections
If employee believes they were treated notify OSHA in writing in 15 days
unfairly by being 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 Vertical - applicable to one specific industry or jobs
standards? Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials like paper & wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Flammable & 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 1) Toeboard prevent a worker from slipping & falling
guardrails in many industrial situations? under the guardrail
2)Prevents objects from being kicked onto workers below
The CSHO will encourage employee(s) to 1) during opening conference
participate during an OSHA inspection 2)interviewed about health & safety conditions in
when? their workplace
3) required to participate in closing conference
Is presentation of citation & No, it occurs after the inspection, up to X days later
penalty included in an OSHA
inspection?
Is the presentation of citation & penalty No, the OSHA Area Director determines the citation(s) &
at the end of the OSHA inspection? penalties after the inspection & has X days to issue them to the
inspected company.
What type of vehicle is NOT covered by 29 Farm machines
CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks?
What vehicles ARE covered by 29 CFR Motorized Hand
1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks? Trucks Fork Trucks
Platform Lift Trucks
Specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors
Records provided for 29 CFR 1910 shall be 5 years following the end of year to which they relate
retained by the employing company for
how long?
How long are medical records & hazcom The duration of the employment of the employee plus 30
records required to be retained? years (average latency period for cancer)
Why is PPE the last resort in 1) The equipment is variable in it's effectiveness
hazard abatement? 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
