Final Test 510 Construction Industry with Complete Solutions!

Osha's mission - ANSWER-To protect the safety and health of Americas workers Horizontal - ANSWER-Some standards are horizontal meaning general or across the board, when there is no vertical. Vertical - ANSWER-apply to specific industry (construction) Worker right- Workers have the right to safety and health without the fear of punishment - ANSWER-Section 11 (c) of the Osha act Competent person - ANSWER-One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees and who has authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them Qualified person - ANSWER-One who by having a degree, certificate or professional standing, whom ha extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the work. Rule of Construction - ANSWER-Contractors and sub-contractors can make their own arrangements regarding who will do things such as; installing guardrails or provide drinking water..etc The General Duty Clause - ANSWER-OSHA Act public law- 91-596 section 5 (a) (1) Compliance Directives - ANSWER-Ensures consistent enforcement of the standard. Multi- Employer Work Site Policy - ANSWER-a. Exposing employer- one whose employees are exposed to hazards b. Creating Employer- One who creates the hazard. Has duty to inform other contractors of hazard. c. Correcting Employer- One responsible for correcting the hazard. Controlling Employer- One responsible for overall conditions on work site