OSH 387 Exam 1 Ques ons and answers Updated RATED A+
NEW EDITION
Prior to passage of the OSH Act, job-related accidents caused over 14,000 worker deaths per
year. - Ans True
The primary objec%ve of OSHA is to... - Ans assure safe and healthful working condi%ons for
working men and women
On December 29, 1970, President _____ signed the OSH Act. This act created ____ , the agency
which formally came into being on April 28, 1971. - Ans Nixon, OSHA
The OSHA standards for Construc%on and General Industry are: - Ans 1926 and 1910
OSHA applies in: - Ans territories under federal jurisdic%on, as well as states, DC, and Puerto
Rico
OSHA's mission is to: - Ans Protect the safety and health of America's workers
OSHA does not apply to: - Ans -self employed
-family farms
-employers with fewer than 10 employees
OSHA regula%ons... - Ans are to be followed by public sector agencies, but fines cannot be
levied
, State the General Duty Clause - Ans Each employer shall furnish a place of employment which
are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical
harm to employees.
If workers feel they have been punished for exercising their safety and health rights: - Ans they
have 30 days to contact OSHA
The General Duty clause is specifically stated in - Ans the OSH Act
The provisions of the General Duty Clause apply to both employers and employees - Ans True
OSHA enforces thousands of health and safety standards or rules by using the: - Ans Code of
Federal Regula%ons
OSHA consulta%ve assistance is funded by - Ans OSHA and is free to employers
What does OSH Act 11(c) states - Ans The Whistler Protec%on Sec%on
The Occupa%onal Safety and Health Review Commission is an: - Ans appellate body
The Secretary of Labor is empowered to appoint an advisory commi>ee to assist in the
promulga%on of: - Ans interim standards
The Secretary of Labor has authority to issue ____ involving new or improved techniques to
safeguard safety or health of a worker. - Ans temporary ordinances
What informa%on must be provided in the applica%on for a variance? - Ans -establish plans
and a %me table for compliance
NEW EDITION
Prior to passage of the OSH Act, job-related accidents caused over 14,000 worker deaths per
year. - Ans True
The primary objec%ve of OSHA is to... - Ans assure safe and healthful working condi%ons for
working men and women
On December 29, 1970, President _____ signed the OSH Act. This act created ____ , the agency
which formally came into being on April 28, 1971. - Ans Nixon, OSHA
The OSHA standards for Construc%on and General Industry are: - Ans 1926 and 1910
OSHA applies in: - Ans territories under federal jurisdic%on, as well as states, DC, and Puerto
Rico
OSHA's mission is to: - Ans Protect the safety and health of America's workers
OSHA does not apply to: - Ans -self employed
-family farms
-employers with fewer than 10 employees
OSHA regula%ons... - Ans are to be followed by public sector agencies, but fines cannot be
levied
, State the General Duty Clause - Ans Each employer shall furnish a place of employment which
are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical
harm to employees.
If workers feel they have been punished for exercising their safety and health rights: - Ans they
have 30 days to contact OSHA
The General Duty clause is specifically stated in - Ans the OSH Act
The provisions of the General Duty Clause apply to both employers and employees - Ans True
OSHA enforces thousands of health and safety standards or rules by using the: - Ans Code of
Federal Regula%ons
OSHA consulta%ve assistance is funded by - Ans OSHA and is free to employers
What does OSH Act 11(c) states - Ans The Whistler Protec%on Sec%on
The Occupa%onal Safety and Health Review Commission is an: - Ans appellate body
The Secretary of Labor is empowered to appoint an advisory commi>ee to assist in the
promulga%on of: - Ans interim standards
The Secretary of Labor has authority to issue ____ involving new or improved techniques to
safeguard safety or health of a worker. - Ans temporary ordinances
What informa%on must be provided in the applica%on for a variance? - Ans -establish plans
and a %me table for compliance
