OSHA 510 Practice Questions and Answers Latest Update 2027
Question 1.
True or False: Workplace injuries and Illnesses can lower morale and increased cost to
train replacement workers
Correct Answer: (True) - Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Question 2.
According to "The Act, What is the mission of OSHA?
Correct Answer: (Protect American Workers) - To assure safe and healthful
working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing
standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Question 3.
True or False: Section 11(C) of the OSH Act States: Employers shall furnish to each
employees a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards?
Correct Answer: False - Employees are protected from retaliation for raising
workplace health and safety concerns and for reporting work-related injuries
and illnesses with OSHA (Without Fear of Punishment)
Question 4.
What is the Horizontal Standard?
Correct Answer: Meaning "general" or across the board
Question 5.
What is the process CSHO use when conducting and inspection?
Correct Answer: 1903.7 Present Credentials Opening Conference Walk through
Closing conference
Question 6.
When calculating incident rate, what does the 200,000 figure in the formula represent?
Correct Answer: The 200,000 figure in the formula represents the number of
hours (100 employees working 40 hours per week, 50 weeks) per year would
work, and provides the standard base for calculating incidence rates.
, Question 7.
How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees?
Correct Answer: 1926.150(c)(1)(i) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A,
shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or
major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to
the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed (100 feet).
Question 8.
True or False: Accident prevention signs such as danger, caution and exits signs shall be
visible while working.
Correct Answer: True - 1926.200(a) General signs and symbols required by this
subpart shall be (visible) at all times when work is being performed, and shall
be removed or covered promptly when the hazards no longer exist.
Question 9.
True or False: Only hand and power tools purchased by the employer must be maintained
in a safe condition,
Correct Answer: False - 1926.300(a) All hand and power tools and similar
equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the employee, shall be
maintained in a safe condition.
Question 10.
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person?
Correct Answer: 1926.32(m) "Qualified" means one who, by possession of a
recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive
knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability
to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the
project.
Question 11.
True or False: Failure to inspect oil or grease on regulator fitting, valves or cap threads on
a oxygen cylinder can result in fire or explosion.
Correct Answer: True - 1926.350(i) Oil and grease hazards. Oxygen cylinders and
fittings shall be kept away from oil or grease. Cylinders, cylinder caps and
valves, couplings, regulators, hose, and apparatus shall be kept free from oil or
greasy substances and shall not be handled with oily hands or gloves. Oxygen
shall not be directed at oily surfaces, greasy clothes, or within a fuel oil or other
storage tank or vessel.
Question 1.
True or False: Workplace injuries and Illnesses can lower morale and increased cost to
train replacement workers
Correct Answer: (True) - Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Question 2.
According to "The Act, What is the mission of OSHA?
Correct Answer: (Protect American Workers) - To assure safe and healthful
working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing
standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Question 3.
True or False: Section 11(C) of the OSH Act States: Employers shall furnish to each
employees a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards?
Correct Answer: False - Employees are protected from retaliation for raising
workplace health and safety concerns and for reporting work-related injuries
and illnesses with OSHA (Without Fear of Punishment)
Question 4.
What is the Horizontal Standard?
Correct Answer: Meaning "general" or across the board
Question 5.
What is the process CSHO use when conducting and inspection?
Correct Answer: 1903.7 Present Credentials Opening Conference Walk through
Closing conference
Question 6.
When calculating incident rate, what does the 200,000 figure in the formula represent?
Correct Answer: The 200,000 figure in the formula represents the number of
hours (100 employees working 40 hours per week, 50 weeks) per year would
work, and provides the standard base for calculating incidence rates.
, Question 7.
How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees?
Correct Answer: 1926.150(c)(1)(i) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A,
shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or
major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to
the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed (100 feet).
Question 8.
True or False: Accident prevention signs such as danger, caution and exits signs shall be
visible while working.
Correct Answer: True - 1926.200(a) General signs and symbols required by this
subpart shall be (visible) at all times when work is being performed, and shall
be removed or covered promptly when the hazards no longer exist.
Question 9.
True or False: Only hand and power tools purchased by the employer must be maintained
in a safe condition,
Correct Answer: False - 1926.300(a) All hand and power tools and similar
equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the employee, shall be
maintained in a safe condition.
Question 10.
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person?
Correct Answer: 1926.32(m) "Qualified" means one who, by possession of a
recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive
knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability
to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the
project.
Question 11.
True or False: Failure to inspect oil or grease on regulator fitting, valves or cap threads on
a oxygen cylinder can result in fire or explosion.
Correct Answer: True - 1926.350(i) Oil and grease hazards. Oxygen cylinders and
fittings shall be kept away from oil or grease. Cylinders, cylinder caps and
valves, couplings, regulators, hose, and apparatus shall be kept free from oil or
greasy substances and shall not be handled with oily hands or gloves. Oxygen
shall not be directed at oily surfaces, greasy clothes, or within a fuel oil or other
storage tank or vessel.
