OSHA 30 Hour Study Guide Graded A+

The OSH Act is also known by what other name? -Answer-Public Law 91-596 What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? -Answer-Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, atomic energy workers who are covered by other federal agencies, public employees in state and local governments, although some states have their own plans that cover these workers Name three actions OSHA uses to carry out its mission. -Answer-Developing job safety and health standards and enforcing them through worksite inspections; Maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses; Providing training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health Which states have developed public sector state plans? -Answer-Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois, New York OSHA requires that each employer post certain materials in a prominent location at the workplace. What materials are these? -Answer-Job Safety and Health Protection (Workplace Poster OSHA 3165) informing employees of their rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act; Summaries of petitions for variances from standards or recordkeeping procedures; Copies of OSHA citations for violations of standards If an employer disagrees with the results of the OSHA inspection, he or she may submit a written objection to OSHA, called what? -Answer-A contest Workers' safety and health responsibilities include what six? -Answer-Read OSHA poster; Follow employer's safety and health rules and wear or use all required PPE; Follow safe work practices for your job, as directed by your employer; Report hazardous conditions to a supervisor or safety committee; Report hazardous conditions to OSHA if employers do not fix them; Cooperation with OSHA inspectors Employer recordkeeping responsibilities involves not only setting up a reporting system and providing copies of logs upon request, but also posting annual summaries and what else? -AnswerPost OSHA citations and abatement verification noticesWhat types of workplaces are exempt from recordkeeping requirements? -Answer-Employers' with 10 employees or less Which general industry workers are among the most exposed to lead? -Answer-Plumbers, welders, and painters OSHA also requires that employers pay for most required PPE, except for what types that may be worn off the job? -Answer-Except for uniforms, items worn to keep clean, weather-related gear, logging boots, and non-specialty safety toe protective footwear and non-specialty prescription safety eyewear, as long as the employer permits the items to be worn off the job site. What four categories do OSHA standards fall into? -Answer-General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of workplace hazards, including what seven? -Answer-Toxic substances, electric hazards, fall hazards, hazardous waste, machine hazards, fire and explosion hazards, dangerous atmospheres What are the four priority categories of OSHA inspection? -Answer-Imminent Danger, Fatality/ Catastrophe, Complaints/ Referrals, Programmed Inspections What are four major stages of an OSHA inspection and what occurs during each? -Answer-1. Presenting Credentials: CSHO finds out who is in charge and presents his or her credentials. An employer can require OSHA get a warrant before an inspection is made. 2. Opening Conference: CSHO finds out if workers are represented, and makes sure representative participates in all phases of the inspection. a. Explains why OSHA selected the worksite for inspection b. Obtains information about company, including copy of hazard assessment to see what PPE is necessary c. Explains purpose of the visit, scope of the inspection, walkaround procedures, worker representation, private worker interviews and the closing conference d. Determines whether facility falls under any inspection exemption through a voluntary compliance program (if consultation visit) 3. Walkaround: proceed through workplace and violations are observed and documented, may interview workers, monitor worker exposures 4. Closing Conference: violations and estimated times for correction are discussed; informed of rights and responsibilities related to inspection; citations are sent in mail at later dateCitations inform the employer and employees of what four matters? -Answer-Regulations and standards the employer allegedly violated; any hazardous working conditions covered by the OSH Act's General Duty Clause; proposed length of time set for abatement of hazards; any proposed penalties How are willful, serious, other-than-serious, and repeated violations defined? -Answer-Willful Violation: violation employer intentionally and knowingly commits or a violation that employer commits with plan indifference to the law. Serious Violation: where there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer knew, or should have known of the hazard. Other-Than-Serious Violation: violation that has direct relationship to safety and health, but would probably not cause death or serious physical harm. Repeated Violation: a violation that is the same or similar to a previous violation. OSHA considers some jobs and tasks very hazardous, such as what? -Answer-Locking out machinery What are QuickCards? -Answer-Small, laminated cards that provide brief, plain language safety and health information for workers