OSHA TEST Exam Questions and Answers (GRADED A+)

What does section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act represent? What does it mean? - ANSWER-General duty clause; all employers must create a workplace that is free of hazards What are the four major elements of an effective occupational safety and health program? - ANSWER-1. Management Commitment and Employee involvement 2. Worksite Analysis 3. Hazard Prevention 4. Safety and Health Training Under what timeframe must a death be reported to OSHA? Hospitalization/Amputation/loss of eye? - ANSWER-8 hours and 24 hours Who is covered by OSHA? - ANSWER-Private sector employers and employee's in all 50 states Who is covered by OSHA's recordkeeping requirements? - ANSWER-Most employers with 10 or more employee's What is the difference between horizontal and vertical standards? - ANSWER-Horizontal: Apply's to all employers in the general industry Vertical: Apply's to specific industries What are the benefits of an effective safety and health program? - ANSWER-1. ROI - Return on investment ($4-6: $1) 2. Fewer accidents 3. Healthier and happier employees At what intervals may employees view 300A logs (current + _______ years back) - ANSWER-5 Name the methods to prevent and control workplace hazards - ANSWER-PPE, Engineering controls, enforcement, maintaining equipment, emergency plan, and first aid on site Where in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) can you find labor related laws? - ANSWER-Title 29 What are the inspection priorities? - ANSWER-1. Imminent danger 2. Severe injuries and illnesses (including death) 3. Worker complaints 4. Referrals What punishments exist if you inform an employer of a pending inspection? - ANSWER-Fines and possible jail time What are types of citations and associated penalties? - ANSWER-1. Willful - up to 126,000 2. Serious - up to 12,600 3. Other than serious - up to 12,749 4. Repeat - 126,749