OSHA 510 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
OSHA stands for - Correct answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's focus four injuries are: - Correct answer-1. fall
2. caught-in
3. struck by
4. electrical
OSHA's mission is to _____ and _____. - Correct answer-save lives and prevent
injuries
OSHA's primary method of enforcement of safety regulations is through _____. -
Correct answer-worksite inspections
OSHA was formed because _____ were increasing. - Correct answer-injuries and
illnesses
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,OSHA was signed into law by President _____ in December of _____. - Correct
answer-Nixon; 1970
In the correct order, what is OSHA's inspection priority? - Correct answer-1.
imminent danger
2. fatality or hospitalization
3. worker complaints/referrals
4. targeted inspections
5. follow-up inspection
The four types of OSHA citations and dollar amounts of fines are: - Correct
answer-1. Willful up to $134,937
2. Serious up to $13,494
3. Other-than-serious up to $13,494
4. Repeated up to $134,937
PPE stands for - Correct answer-Person Protective Equipment
The effects of workplace injuries and illnesses include - Correct answer-a. lower
morale
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, b. increased costs to retain workers
c. slower production rates
d. higher turnover
e. increased worker's compensation rates
OSHA standards are found in the - Correct answer-title 29 labor CFR
Part _____ contains record keeping standards - Correct answer-1904
Part _____ contains general industry standards. - Correct answer-1910
Part _____ contains construction industry standards. - Correct answer-1926
A _____ standard applies to all industries. - Correct answer-horizontal
A _____ standard applies only to certain industries. - Correct answer-vertical
Direct costs are _____ quantified. - Correct answer-easily
Direct costs are usually paid by submitting claims to ______ companies. - Correct
answer-insurance
An example of a direct cost is - Correct answer-a. medical cost
b. physical therapy
c. repair costs for damaged equipment
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Answers
OSHA stands for - Correct answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's focus four injuries are: - Correct answer-1. fall
2. caught-in
3. struck by
4. electrical
OSHA's mission is to _____ and _____. - Correct answer-save lives and prevent
injuries
OSHA's primary method of enforcement of safety regulations is through _____. -
Correct answer-worksite inspections
OSHA was formed because _____ were increasing. - Correct answer-injuries and
illnesses
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,OSHA was signed into law by President _____ in December of _____. - Correct
answer-Nixon; 1970
In the correct order, what is OSHA's inspection priority? - Correct answer-1.
imminent danger
2. fatality or hospitalization
3. worker complaints/referrals
4. targeted inspections
5. follow-up inspection
The four types of OSHA citations and dollar amounts of fines are: - Correct
answer-1. Willful up to $134,937
2. Serious up to $13,494
3. Other-than-serious up to $13,494
4. Repeated up to $134,937
PPE stands for - Correct answer-Person Protective Equipment
The effects of workplace injuries and illnesses include - Correct answer-a. lower
morale
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, b. increased costs to retain workers
c. slower production rates
d. higher turnover
e. increased worker's compensation rates
OSHA standards are found in the - Correct answer-title 29 labor CFR
Part _____ contains record keeping standards - Correct answer-1904
Part _____ contains general industry standards. - Correct answer-1910
Part _____ contains construction industry standards. - Correct answer-1926
A _____ standard applies to all industries. - Correct answer-horizontal
A _____ standard applies only to certain industries. - Correct answer-vertical
Direct costs are _____ quantified. - Correct answer-easily
Direct costs are usually paid by submitting claims to ______ companies. - Correct
answer-insurance
An example of a direct cost is - Correct answer-a. medical cost
b. physical therapy
c. repair costs for damaged equipment
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