OSHA Basic Orientation Plus Test Questions and
Answers
Fall Protection - ANSWER a system designed to minimize injury from falling when
the work height is 6 feet or greater
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Hazard Prevention and Control - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element
to recognizing hazards
Management Commitment and Employee Involvement - ANSWER Which of the
following is a key element to recognizing hazards
Worksite Analysis - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element to
recognizing hazards
Safety and Health Training - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element to
recognizing hazards
Clarifying a problem or doubt - ANSWER You are encouraged to ask your
supervisor for information whenever you have a problem or are in doubt about what
to do on a job
Safety Regulation - ANSWER It is your responsibility to follow all safety
regulations, inform your employer of any unsafe condition; report all injuries (no
matter how minor they seem); and wear the proper personal protective equipment
PPE - ANSWER Personal Protective Equipment
Danger Signs - ANSWER Used only where an immediate life threatening hazard
exists
Barricade - ANSWER Obstacles that discourage the passage of persons or
vehicles
Warning Signs - ANSWER Used where immediate non-life threatening hazards
exist
Barriers - ANSWER Physical devices that are designed to prevent entry into an
area where hazards are present
Caution Signs - ANSWER Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution
against unsafe practices
, Bending - ANSWER Whan lifting or setting down a load, bend at the knees
Injury - ANSWER If you experience pain or discomfort as a result sof your work
activities, you should report it to your supervisor as soon as possible
Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSWER common disease caused by
bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - ANSWER common disease caused by bloodborne
pathogens in the workplace
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - ANSWER common disease caused by bloodborne
pathogens in the workplace
Universal Precautions - ANSWER an infection control approach where you treat all
blood and body fluids as if they are known to be infectious for bloodborne pathogens
GHS - ANSWER Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of
Chemicals
GHS 5 - ANSWER Least severe rating
GHS 1 - ANSWER Most severe rating
Fire (NFPA) - ANSWER Red
Health (NFPA) - ANSWER Blue
Reactivity (NFPA) - ANSWER Yellow
Other hazards and special precautions (NFPA) - ANSWER White
HMIS - ANSWER Hazardous Material Identification System
NFPA - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association
Health (HMIS) - ANSWER Blue
Red (HMIS) - ANSWER Flammability
Orange (HMIS) - ANSWER Physical Hazard
White (HMIS) - ANSWER Required personal protective equipment
SDS - ANSWER Safety Data Sheet
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER Gear to protect workers from
hazards
Answers
Fall Protection - ANSWER a system designed to minimize injury from falling when
the work height is 6 feet or greater
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Hazard Prevention and Control - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element
to recognizing hazards
Management Commitment and Employee Involvement - ANSWER Which of the
following is a key element to recognizing hazards
Worksite Analysis - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element to
recognizing hazards
Safety and Health Training - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element to
recognizing hazards
Clarifying a problem or doubt - ANSWER You are encouraged to ask your
supervisor for information whenever you have a problem or are in doubt about what
to do on a job
Safety Regulation - ANSWER It is your responsibility to follow all safety
regulations, inform your employer of any unsafe condition; report all injuries (no
matter how minor they seem); and wear the proper personal protective equipment
PPE - ANSWER Personal Protective Equipment
Danger Signs - ANSWER Used only where an immediate life threatening hazard
exists
Barricade - ANSWER Obstacles that discourage the passage of persons or
vehicles
Warning Signs - ANSWER Used where immediate non-life threatening hazards
exist
Barriers - ANSWER Physical devices that are designed to prevent entry into an
area where hazards are present
Caution Signs - ANSWER Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution
against unsafe practices
, Bending - ANSWER Whan lifting or setting down a load, bend at the knees
Injury - ANSWER If you experience pain or discomfort as a result sof your work
activities, you should report it to your supervisor as soon as possible
Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSWER common disease caused by
bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - ANSWER common disease caused by bloodborne
pathogens in the workplace
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - ANSWER common disease caused by bloodborne
pathogens in the workplace
Universal Precautions - ANSWER an infection control approach where you treat all
blood and body fluids as if they are known to be infectious for bloodborne pathogens
GHS - ANSWER Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of
Chemicals
GHS 5 - ANSWER Least severe rating
GHS 1 - ANSWER Most severe rating
Fire (NFPA) - ANSWER Red
Health (NFPA) - ANSWER Blue
Reactivity (NFPA) - ANSWER Yellow
Other hazards and special precautions (NFPA) - ANSWER White
HMIS - ANSWER Hazardous Material Identification System
NFPA - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association
Health (HMIS) - ANSWER Blue
Red (HMIS) - ANSWER Flammability
Orange (HMIS) - ANSWER Physical Hazard
White (HMIS) - ANSWER Required personal protective equipment
SDS - ANSWER Safety Data Sheet
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER Gear to protect workers from
hazards
