OSHA 10 Hour Study Guide Questions
And Answers, Complete Solution
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
President Nixon signed the OSH Act in what year? - ANSWER-1970
In what year was OSHA created by the OSH Act? - ANSWER-1971
In the OSH Act, what are the specific duties of the employer listed in the General
Duty Clause(Section 5)? - ANSWER-Provide a place of employment free from
recognized hazards; shall comply with the occupational safety and health listed
under the act
In the OSH Act, what are the specific duties of the employee listed in the General
Duty Clause(Section 5)? - ANSWER-Shall comply with occupational safety and
health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders in the act that are
applicable to their own actions
OSHA's Mission Statement - ANSWER-Ensure safe and healthful conditions for
working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing
training, outreach, education, and assistance.
What are the rights granted to employees under OSHA? - ANSWER-The right to:
- A safe and healthful workplace
- Know about hazardous chemicals
- Report and injury to employer
- Complain or request hazard correction from employer
- Training
- Hazard exposure and medical records
- File a complaint with OSHA
- Participate in an OSHA inspection
, - Be free from retaliation for exercising any of these rights
T/F: Workers have the right to view the annually posted summary of injuries and
illnesses - ANSWER-True
What are the three ways that an employee can file an OSHA complaint? -
ANSWER-Online, by mail, over the phone
Section 11(c) of the OSH Act states that: - ANSWER-No person shall be
discharged or discriminated against because they filed a complaint, instituted any
proceeding, testified in any proceeding, or exercised their rights under the act.
How many days does a worker have to contact OSHA is they feel that they are
being punished for whistleblowing? - ANSWER-30 days
List the employer responsibilities as stated by OSHA. - ANSWER-- Provide a
workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards
- Provide training required by OSHA standards
- Keep records of injuries and illnesses
- Provide medical exams when required and provide workers with access to their
records
- Not discriminate against workers who exercise their rights under the act
- Post OSHA citations and hazard correction notices
- Provide and pay for necessary PPE
What are the four types of OSHA violations? - ANSWER-Willful, Serious,
Other-Than-Serious, Repeated
What is a willful violation of OSHA and the associated penalty? - ANSWER-A
violation committed intentionally and knowingly by the employer with indifference
to the law; May propose fines of $5,000 to $70,000 per violation
What is a serious violation of OSHA and the associated penalty? - ANSWER-A
violation where there is substantial probability for death or serious physical harm
where the employer knew or should have known about the related hazard;
Mandatory penalty up to a fine of $7,000
And Answers, Complete Solution
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
President Nixon signed the OSH Act in what year? - ANSWER-1970
In what year was OSHA created by the OSH Act? - ANSWER-1971
In the OSH Act, what are the specific duties of the employer listed in the General
Duty Clause(Section 5)? - ANSWER-Provide a place of employment free from
recognized hazards; shall comply with the occupational safety and health listed
under the act
In the OSH Act, what are the specific duties of the employee listed in the General
Duty Clause(Section 5)? - ANSWER-Shall comply with occupational safety and
health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders in the act that are
applicable to their own actions
OSHA's Mission Statement - ANSWER-Ensure safe and healthful conditions for
working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing
training, outreach, education, and assistance.
What are the rights granted to employees under OSHA? - ANSWER-The right to:
- A safe and healthful workplace
- Know about hazardous chemicals
- Report and injury to employer
- Complain or request hazard correction from employer
- Training
- Hazard exposure and medical records
- File a complaint with OSHA
- Participate in an OSHA inspection
, - Be free from retaliation for exercising any of these rights
T/F: Workers have the right to view the annually posted summary of injuries and
illnesses - ANSWER-True
What are the three ways that an employee can file an OSHA complaint? -
ANSWER-Online, by mail, over the phone
Section 11(c) of the OSH Act states that: - ANSWER-No person shall be
discharged or discriminated against because they filed a complaint, instituted any
proceeding, testified in any proceeding, or exercised their rights under the act.
How many days does a worker have to contact OSHA is they feel that they are
being punished for whistleblowing? - ANSWER-30 days
List the employer responsibilities as stated by OSHA. - ANSWER-- Provide a
workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards
- Provide training required by OSHA standards
- Keep records of injuries and illnesses
- Provide medical exams when required and provide workers with access to their
records
- Not discriminate against workers who exercise their rights under the act
- Post OSHA citations and hazard correction notices
- Provide and pay for necessary PPE
What are the four types of OSHA violations? - ANSWER-Willful, Serious,
Other-Than-Serious, Repeated
What is a willful violation of OSHA and the associated penalty? - ANSWER-A
violation committed intentionally and knowingly by the employer with indifference
to the law; May propose fines of $5,000 to $70,000 per violation
What is a serious violation of OSHA and the associated penalty? - ANSWER-A
violation where there is substantial probability for death or serious physical harm
where the employer knew or should have known about the related hazard;
Mandatory penalty up to a fine of $7,000
