EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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, Osha's mission - ANSWER To protect the safety and health of Americas workers
Horizontal - ANSWER Some standards are horizontal meaning general or across the
board, when there is no vertical.
Vertical - ANSWER apply to specific industry (construction)
Worker right- Workers have the right to safety and health without the fear of punishment
- ANSWER Section 11 (c) of the Osha act
Competent person - ANSWER One who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary,
hazardous, or dangerous to employees and who has authority to take prompt corrective
measures to eliminate them
Qualified person - ANSWER One who by having a degree, certificate or professional
standing, whom ha extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully
demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the work.
Rule of Construction - ANSWER Contractors and sub-contractors can make their own
arrangements regarding who will do things such as; installing guardrails or provide
drinking water..etc
The General Duty Clause - ANSWER OSHA Act public law- 91-596 section 5 (a) (1)
Compliance Directives - ANSWER Ensures consistent enforcement of the standard.
Multi- Employer Work Site Policy - ANSWER a. Exposing employer- one whose
employees are exposed to hazards
b. Creating Employer- One who creates the hazard. Has duty to inform other
contractors of hazard.
c. Correcting Employer- One responsible for correcting the hazard.
Controlling Employer- One responsible for overall conditions on work site
Citations - ANSWER The employer must certify abatement is complete for each cited
violation. (must sign-off stating that you will fix the issue)
General Requirements Subpart C - ANSWER Two main components of the employer's
accident prevention responsibilities are having a safety program and jobsite inspections
by competent person.