1. What does the acronym OSHA represent?
- Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
2. What is the primary mission of OSHA?
- Answer: To protect the health of American workers by saving lives and preventing injuries.
3. Define the term Fat/Cat as it relates to OSHA.
- Answer: It refers to the Weekly Fatalities and Catastrophes report published by OSHA.
4. What is the difference between SDS and MSDS?
- Answer: SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet, while MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet.
5. Which section of the Occupational Safety and Health Act prevents discrimination against workers
exercising their safety rights?
- Answer: Section 11(c).
6. Identify the OSHA standards that apply to construction.
, - Answer: 1926.
7. What OSHA standards pertain to General Industry?
- Answer: 1910.
8. Upon receiving an OSHA citation, what is the employer required to do?
- Answer: The citation must be displayed for three days or until the issue is resolved.
9. What type of OSHA inspection is performed in situations where there is an imminent risk of serious
injury or death?
- Answer: Immediate danger inspection.
10. If an OSHA inspection seems necessary, what is the best course of action?
- Answer: Submit a detailed, signed written complaint highlighting specific hazards.
11. One of the major responsibilities of employers under OSHA laws is to:
- Answer: Provide necessary training for employees.
12. What are the four critical components of an effective safety program?
, - Answer: Management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention
and controls, and a safety and health program.
13. What do the acronyms IIPP and I2P2 stand for?
- Answer: Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
14. List the key elements that should be included in an IIPP.
- Answer:
1. Management responsibilities
2. Employee involvement
3. Hazard identification and assessment
4. Hazard prevention and controls
5. Education and training
6. Program evaluation.
15. How many states have implemented IIPP requirements?
- Answer: 15 states.
16. What are some suggestions for creating a successful IIPP?