OSHA 30 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS PROVIDED
The benefit of conducting an incident investigation is to
___________________________________. ✅✅improve conditions so the incident
doesn't recur.
True or False: Hazard recognition is crucial in all workplaces, regardless of the nature of
the work. ✅✅True
True or False: Hazard recognition is overlooked by inexperienced workers. ✅✅False
When aware of a recurring hazard or one requiring supervisor involvement, a worker
should report it to their _____. ✅✅Supervisor
True or False: Any behavior or situation that has the potential to cause harm or injury to
individuals or lead to illness. ✅✅True
What kind of actions can regularly occur without being noticed? ✅✅Unsafe actions
Who has the responsibility for effective hazard recognition at a facility? ✅✅Workers
and management
Biological Hazard ✅✅Workplace hazards caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and
mold that can potentially cause harm to human health.
Chemical Hazard ✅✅Workplace hazards caused by substances such as solvents,
pesticides, acids, lead, chlorine, and others that can potentially cause harm to human
health.
Ergonomic Hazard ✅✅Workplace hazards caused by forceful exertion, repetitive
actions, awkward postures, and vibration that can potentially cause musculoskeletal
disorders and other health issues.
Exposure ✅✅The act or process of coming into contact with a hazard, which can lead
to potential harm or adverse effects on health.
Hazard ✅✅A potential source of injury or harm in a workplace that can cause
accidents, injuries, illnesses, or other adverse effects on health.
Hazard Recognition ✅✅The process of being aware of and identifying workplace
hazards in order to create safer conditions and prevent accidents or injuries.
,Hazard Reporting ✅✅The act of a worker identifying a safety issue or potential
hazard in the workplace and reporting it to the appropriate authority for corrective
action.
Incident Investigation ✅✅The process of examining the circumstances of an incident
in order to determine its causes and potential corrective actions to prevent similar
incidents in the future.
Job Safety Analysis ✅✅The process of evaluating hazards and associated risks for a
specific task or job in order to prevent injury or illness and ensure a safe working
environment.
Physical Hazard ✅✅Workplace hazards caused by physical factors such as
electricity, fire, pinch points, noise, radiation, and impacts with objects that can
potentially cause harm to human health or safety.
Pre-Shift Inspection ✅✅A hazard recognition process where a work site inspection is
conducted at the start of a shift to identify and correct any unsafe conditions or hazards
before work begins.
Process Analysis ✅✅The examination of a work process from beginning to end in
order to understand the sequence of events and identify potential hazards or areas for
improvement.
Root Cause ✅✅The underlying cause or causes of an incident, determined through
an incident investigation, that, if addressed, can prevent similar incidents from occurring
in the future.
Task Analysis ✅✅The process of breaking down a job or task into individual steps in
order to identify any hazards or potential risks associated with each step.
Work Permit ✅✅A procedure that allows workers to carefully analyze the entire
process and determine if any hazards have been overlooked before proceeding.
Pre-shift inspection ✅✅A daily procedure performed by workers to proactively identify
and address any potential hazards before they can cause incidents or accidents.
Incident investigation ✅✅A tool used for hazard recognition to investigate and
determine the root cause of a near miss or an incident that has already occurred.
Ergonomic hazards ✅✅A hazard that arises from lifting objects using incorrect
posture or technique, which can lead to injuries or strain on the body.
,Accident ✅✅An __________ is defined as any unplanned, unwanted event that
results in injury or property damage.
Incident ✅✅An _______________ is the culmination of a chain of events, conditions,
circumstances, actions, errors and omissions in an event or occurrence. If the causes of
the incident are to be identified and actions taken to prevent similar occurrences in the
future, these incidents must be investigated.
Investigation ✅✅To search or inquire systematically.
Recurrence ✅✅To happen, come up, or show up again.
Root cause analysis ✅✅The systematic process of determining the origin and reason
for an incident occurrence.
Which criterion is NOT essential to determine during an investigation? ✅✅Which
(guilty party or parties)
You were just notified that one of your employees on the plant floor was struck by a
falling object. What is your first step? ✅✅Verify emergency medical services are
provided.
You are interviewing an employee who saw a co-worker fall from a ladder while painting
a wall. Which of the questions below would be an appropriate question to ask during the
interview? ✅✅"What caused him to fall from the ladder?"
When should witnesses be interviewed after an incident? ✅✅As soon as possible
If there is a workplace fatality, your company must report it to OSHA ________.
✅✅within 8 hours of the incident.
An employee slipped. Which is an example of a possible surface cause? ✅✅Oil on
the floor
True ✅✅True or False: Once a corrective action has been implemented, it's important
to evaluate it for effectiveness.
An employee entered a confined space with a hazardous atmosphere without proper
PPE and without the required refresher training. What is an example of the root cause?
✅✅Their training wasn't verified due to an insufficient training tracker system.
What is the purpose of identifying corrective actions? ✅✅To implement corrective
actions that address the root causes so that the incident does not occur again.
, Aggravated ✅✅An ______________ injury or illness is one that has been made
worse, more serious, or more severe.
Baseline ✅✅A ______________ is an initial set of critical observations or data used
for comparison or a control.
Chronic ✅✅_____________ means to continue or occur again and again for a long
time.
Collective Bargaining Agent ✅✅A ______________________ is a registered trade
union of workers that acts as an agent or representative of workers in matters of
collective bargaining with the employer regarding any written or oral agreement,
memorandum of understanding or other contractual obligation between the company or
any of its subsidiaries and any labor organization or other authorized employee
representative.
Covered Employees ✅✅For OSHA recordkeeping purposes, __________________
are all employees on the payroll, whether they are labor, executive, hourly, salaried,
part-time, seasonal, or migrant workers.
Criteria ✅✅____________________ is a set of standards on which judgments or
decisions may be based.
Employee Representative ✅✅An __________________ is someone who speaks
officially for an employee or group of employees. A lawyer is an example of an
authorized employee representative.
Establishment ✅✅OSHA defines an _________________ as a single location where
business is conducted or where services/operations are performed.
First Report of Injury Form ✅✅The injured worker, often with the assistance of their
supervisor, notifies the employer of the injury or illness, typically by filling out a form
such as a _____________________________. The notification should occur as soon
as possible after the incident, but not before any immediately necessary medical
response actions are complete.
Log ✅✅A ______________ is a record of performance, events, or activities.
Medical Removal ✅✅OSHA defines a _________________ as an incident when an
employee is removed from an establishment for a surveillance purpose.
Medical Surveillance ✅✅________________ is the process of analyzing health
information to look for problems that may be occurring in the workplace and require
targeted prevention.
ANSWERS PROVIDED
The benefit of conducting an incident investigation is to
___________________________________. ✅✅improve conditions so the incident
doesn't recur.
True or False: Hazard recognition is crucial in all workplaces, regardless of the nature of
the work. ✅✅True
True or False: Hazard recognition is overlooked by inexperienced workers. ✅✅False
When aware of a recurring hazard or one requiring supervisor involvement, a worker
should report it to their _____. ✅✅Supervisor
True or False: Any behavior or situation that has the potential to cause harm or injury to
individuals or lead to illness. ✅✅True
What kind of actions can regularly occur without being noticed? ✅✅Unsafe actions
Who has the responsibility for effective hazard recognition at a facility? ✅✅Workers
and management
Biological Hazard ✅✅Workplace hazards caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and
mold that can potentially cause harm to human health.
Chemical Hazard ✅✅Workplace hazards caused by substances such as solvents,
pesticides, acids, lead, chlorine, and others that can potentially cause harm to human
health.
Ergonomic Hazard ✅✅Workplace hazards caused by forceful exertion, repetitive
actions, awkward postures, and vibration that can potentially cause musculoskeletal
disorders and other health issues.
Exposure ✅✅The act or process of coming into contact with a hazard, which can lead
to potential harm or adverse effects on health.
Hazard ✅✅A potential source of injury or harm in a workplace that can cause
accidents, injuries, illnesses, or other adverse effects on health.
Hazard Recognition ✅✅The process of being aware of and identifying workplace
hazards in order to create safer conditions and prevent accidents or injuries.
,Hazard Reporting ✅✅The act of a worker identifying a safety issue or potential
hazard in the workplace and reporting it to the appropriate authority for corrective
action.
Incident Investigation ✅✅The process of examining the circumstances of an incident
in order to determine its causes and potential corrective actions to prevent similar
incidents in the future.
Job Safety Analysis ✅✅The process of evaluating hazards and associated risks for a
specific task or job in order to prevent injury or illness and ensure a safe working
environment.
Physical Hazard ✅✅Workplace hazards caused by physical factors such as
electricity, fire, pinch points, noise, radiation, and impacts with objects that can
potentially cause harm to human health or safety.
Pre-Shift Inspection ✅✅A hazard recognition process where a work site inspection is
conducted at the start of a shift to identify and correct any unsafe conditions or hazards
before work begins.
Process Analysis ✅✅The examination of a work process from beginning to end in
order to understand the sequence of events and identify potential hazards or areas for
improvement.
Root Cause ✅✅The underlying cause or causes of an incident, determined through
an incident investigation, that, if addressed, can prevent similar incidents from occurring
in the future.
Task Analysis ✅✅The process of breaking down a job or task into individual steps in
order to identify any hazards or potential risks associated with each step.
Work Permit ✅✅A procedure that allows workers to carefully analyze the entire
process and determine if any hazards have been overlooked before proceeding.
Pre-shift inspection ✅✅A daily procedure performed by workers to proactively identify
and address any potential hazards before they can cause incidents or accidents.
Incident investigation ✅✅A tool used for hazard recognition to investigate and
determine the root cause of a near miss or an incident that has already occurred.
Ergonomic hazards ✅✅A hazard that arises from lifting objects using incorrect
posture or technique, which can lead to injuries or strain on the body.
,Accident ✅✅An __________ is defined as any unplanned, unwanted event that
results in injury or property damage.
Incident ✅✅An _______________ is the culmination of a chain of events, conditions,
circumstances, actions, errors and omissions in an event or occurrence. If the causes of
the incident are to be identified and actions taken to prevent similar occurrences in the
future, these incidents must be investigated.
Investigation ✅✅To search or inquire systematically.
Recurrence ✅✅To happen, come up, or show up again.
Root cause analysis ✅✅The systematic process of determining the origin and reason
for an incident occurrence.
Which criterion is NOT essential to determine during an investigation? ✅✅Which
(guilty party or parties)
You were just notified that one of your employees on the plant floor was struck by a
falling object. What is your first step? ✅✅Verify emergency medical services are
provided.
You are interviewing an employee who saw a co-worker fall from a ladder while painting
a wall. Which of the questions below would be an appropriate question to ask during the
interview? ✅✅"What caused him to fall from the ladder?"
When should witnesses be interviewed after an incident? ✅✅As soon as possible
If there is a workplace fatality, your company must report it to OSHA ________.
✅✅within 8 hours of the incident.
An employee slipped. Which is an example of a possible surface cause? ✅✅Oil on
the floor
True ✅✅True or False: Once a corrective action has been implemented, it's important
to evaluate it for effectiveness.
An employee entered a confined space with a hazardous atmosphere without proper
PPE and without the required refresher training. What is an example of the root cause?
✅✅Their training wasn't verified due to an insufficient training tracker system.
What is the purpose of identifying corrective actions? ✅✅To implement corrective
actions that address the root causes so that the incident does not occur again.
, Aggravated ✅✅An ______________ injury or illness is one that has been made
worse, more serious, or more severe.
Baseline ✅✅A ______________ is an initial set of critical observations or data used
for comparison or a control.
Chronic ✅✅_____________ means to continue or occur again and again for a long
time.
Collective Bargaining Agent ✅✅A ______________________ is a registered trade
union of workers that acts as an agent or representative of workers in matters of
collective bargaining with the employer regarding any written or oral agreement,
memorandum of understanding or other contractual obligation between the company or
any of its subsidiaries and any labor organization or other authorized employee
representative.
Covered Employees ✅✅For OSHA recordkeeping purposes, __________________
are all employees on the payroll, whether they are labor, executive, hourly, salaried,
part-time, seasonal, or migrant workers.
Criteria ✅✅____________________ is a set of standards on which judgments or
decisions may be based.
Employee Representative ✅✅An __________________ is someone who speaks
officially for an employee or group of employees. A lawyer is an example of an
authorized employee representative.
Establishment ✅✅OSHA defines an _________________ as a single location where
business is conducted or where services/operations are performed.
First Report of Injury Form ✅✅The injured worker, often with the assistance of their
supervisor, notifies the employer of the injury or illness, typically by filling out a form
such as a _____________________________. The notification should occur as soon
as possible after the incident, but not before any immediately necessary medical
response actions are complete.
Log ✅✅A ______________ is a record of performance, events, or activities.
Medical Removal ✅✅OSHA defines a _________________ as an incident when an
employee is removed from an establishment for a surveillance purpose.
Medical Surveillance ✅✅________________ is the process of analyzing health
information to look for problems that may be occurring in the workplace and require
targeted prevention.
