OSHA 510 study guide UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The results of workplace injuries and illnesses may include... - CORRECT ANSWER --
lower morale and increased costs to trail replacement workers.
OSHA's mission is to... - CORRECT ANSWER - protect the safety and health of
America's workers.
-Save lives and prevent injuries
The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment can be
found in... - CORRECT ANSWER - -Section 11(c) of the OSH Act
Horizontal standards apply - CORRECT ANSWER - -when a condition is not covered by a
specific industry standard.
The purpose of OSHA Directives, including Enforcement and Compliance Directives (CPL), is
to - CORRECT ANSWER - - ensure consistent enforcement of OSHA regulations
OSHA requires that employers certify that abatement is complete... - CORRECT
ANSWER - - for each cited violation
"Creating employer failed to inform employees, other than its workers, of the damaged
guardrail..." - CORRECT ANSWER - - would result in a "creating" employer receiving a
citation under OSHA's multi-employer citation policy for damaging a guardrail and exposing all
employees to a fall hazard.
In addition to the presentation of credentials, the inspection process includes... - CORRECT
ANSWER - - the opening conference, the walk around inspection, and the closing
conference.
, As a result of a work-related illness or injury,_________________________________, would be
classified as restricted work activity (not including the day the illness or injury began. -
CORRECT ANSWER - - days the employee was only able to work a partial work shift
In OSHA Recordkeeping, an incidence rate is... - CORRECT ANSWER - - The number or
recordable injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers
Managers should __________________ to demonstrate management leadership and commitment
to safety and health. - CORRECT ANSWER - - be an example by knowing and following
the rules employees are expected to follow
the two main components of an employer's accident prevention responsibilities required by
1926.20(b) a..... - CORRECT ANSWER - - Safety and health program and jobsite
inspections by a competent person
the maximum travel distance from an point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher
shall not exceed______. - CORRECT ANSWER - - 100 feet
Accident prevention signs such as; danger, caution, and exit signs shall be_________ when work
is being performed. - CORRECT ANSWER - - visable
When stopping a fall, a personal fall arrest system shall bring an employee to a complete stop
and limit the maximum deceleration distance to __________. - CORRECT ANSWER --
3.5 feet
all hand and power tools, whether paid for by the employer or employee, shall be
_______________. - CORRECT ANSWER - - maintained in a safe condition
A person who has a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing or who has
demonstrated his/her ability to solve problems relating to specific work is a ___________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - - qualified person
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The results of workplace injuries and illnesses may include... - CORRECT ANSWER --
lower morale and increased costs to trail replacement workers.
OSHA's mission is to... - CORRECT ANSWER - protect the safety and health of
America's workers.
-Save lives and prevent injuries
The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment can be
found in... - CORRECT ANSWER - -Section 11(c) of the OSH Act
Horizontal standards apply - CORRECT ANSWER - -when a condition is not covered by a
specific industry standard.
The purpose of OSHA Directives, including Enforcement and Compliance Directives (CPL), is
to - CORRECT ANSWER - - ensure consistent enforcement of OSHA regulations
OSHA requires that employers certify that abatement is complete... - CORRECT
ANSWER - - for each cited violation
"Creating employer failed to inform employees, other than its workers, of the damaged
guardrail..." - CORRECT ANSWER - - would result in a "creating" employer receiving a
citation under OSHA's multi-employer citation policy for damaging a guardrail and exposing all
employees to a fall hazard.
In addition to the presentation of credentials, the inspection process includes... - CORRECT
ANSWER - - the opening conference, the walk around inspection, and the closing
conference.
, As a result of a work-related illness or injury,_________________________________, would be
classified as restricted work activity (not including the day the illness or injury began. -
CORRECT ANSWER - - days the employee was only able to work a partial work shift
In OSHA Recordkeeping, an incidence rate is... - CORRECT ANSWER - - The number or
recordable injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers
Managers should __________________ to demonstrate management leadership and commitment
to safety and health. - CORRECT ANSWER - - be an example by knowing and following
the rules employees are expected to follow
the two main components of an employer's accident prevention responsibilities required by
1926.20(b) a..... - CORRECT ANSWER - - Safety and health program and jobsite
inspections by a competent person
the maximum travel distance from an point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher
shall not exceed______. - CORRECT ANSWER - - 100 feet
Accident prevention signs such as; danger, caution, and exit signs shall be_________ when work
is being performed. - CORRECT ANSWER - - visable
When stopping a fall, a personal fall arrest system shall bring an employee to a complete stop
and limit the maximum deceleration distance to __________. - CORRECT ANSWER --
3.5 feet
all hand and power tools, whether paid for by the employer or employee, shall be
_______________. - CORRECT ANSWER - - maintained in a safe condition
A person who has a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing or who has
demonstrated his/her ability to solve problems relating to specific work is a ___________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - - qualified person
