OSHA 510 study guide Actual Questions with Detailed Answers
Question 1.
Name the 2-costs associate with an accident.
Correct Answer: Direct & Indirect Costs
Question 2.
Name several examples of indirect cost of accidents.
Correct Answer: Lower Morale, Increased Cost, Training Replacement Workers
Question 3.
What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law?
Correct Answer: 1970
Question 4.
Why was OSHA formed? What is their Mission?
Correct Answer: To protect the S & H of America's workers
Question 5.
What is Section 5(a)(1) called?
Correct Answer: General Duty Clause
Question 6.
What section of the "Act" is for protecting workers from discrimination or retaliation when
they file a complaint about safety?
Correct Answer: 11 C
Question 7.
What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard?
Correct Answer: HORI - General applies when condition is not covered by a
specific standard, VERT - Covered by a specific industry
Question 8.
Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished?
Correct Answer: Yes/by use of CPL's & OSHA directives
, Question 9.
Explain the inspection process.
Correct Answer: Credentials, Opening Conference, Walk, Closing
Question 10.
Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite employer.
Correct Answer: Controlling, Creating, Exposing, Correcting (Failed to inform
other employees)
Question 11.
What must an employer do after correcting each violation?
Correct Answer: Certify Abatement
Question 12.
Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case.
Correct Answer: Lost Workday: (Not at work) Restricted work: Only able to work
a (Partial Shift)
Question 13.
How do employers compare their rates to other employers?
Correct Answer: Incident Rate which is the number of injuries and illnesses per
100 employees (full time)
Question 14.
What Subpart requires a safety and health program?
Correct Answer: Sub-C 1926.20B
Question 15.
What is the difference between a competent and qualified person?
Correct Answer: Competent: Recognize hazard with the authority. Qualified:
Certificate/degree and has demonstrated.
Question 16.
What is required by Subpart C for accident Prevention? Employer must provide?
Correct Answer: Safety & Health Programs and Jobsite Inspections by
Competent Person.
Question 1.
Name the 2-costs associate with an accident.
Correct Answer: Direct & Indirect Costs
Question 2.
Name several examples of indirect cost of accidents.
Correct Answer: Lower Morale, Increased Cost, Training Replacement Workers
Question 3.
What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law?
Correct Answer: 1970
Question 4.
Why was OSHA formed? What is their Mission?
Correct Answer: To protect the S & H of America's workers
Question 5.
What is Section 5(a)(1) called?
Correct Answer: General Duty Clause
Question 6.
What section of the "Act" is for protecting workers from discrimination or retaliation when
they file a complaint about safety?
Correct Answer: 11 C
Question 7.
What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard?
Correct Answer: HORI - General applies when condition is not covered by a
specific standard, VERT - Covered by a specific industry
Question 8.
Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished?
Correct Answer: Yes/by use of CPL's & OSHA directives
, Question 9.
Explain the inspection process.
Correct Answer: Credentials, Opening Conference, Walk, Closing
Question 10.
Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite employer.
Correct Answer: Controlling, Creating, Exposing, Correcting (Failed to inform
other employees)
Question 11.
What must an employer do after correcting each violation?
Correct Answer: Certify Abatement
Question 12.
Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case.
Correct Answer: Lost Workday: (Not at work) Restricted work: Only able to work
a (Partial Shift)
Question 13.
How do employers compare their rates to other employers?
Correct Answer: Incident Rate which is the number of injuries and illnesses per
100 employees (full time)
Question 14.
What Subpart requires a safety and health program?
Correct Answer: Sub-C 1926.20B
Question 15.
What is the difference between a competent and qualified person?
Correct Answer: Competent: Recognize hazard with the authority. Qualified:
Certificate/degree and has demonstrated.
Question 16.
What is required by Subpart C for accident Prevention? Employer must provide?
Correct Answer: Safety & Health Programs and Jobsite Inspections by
Competent Person.
