OSHA 10 - Introduction to OSHA All Answers Correct
**OSHA and Workplace Safety**
1. Who is covered by OSHA regulations?
Adrian Smith, one of 3 employees of ABC Landscaping, is covered by OSHA.
2. Who is not covered by OSHA regulations?
Taylor Dell, an accountant in business for herself, is not covered by OSHA.
3. Who is covered by OSHA regulations?
Rob Jones, one of 10 carpenters working for Woody, Inc., is covered by OSHA.
4. Why was OSHA necessary?
OSHA was necessary due to the increasing number of workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths,
as well as the lack of a uniform or comprehensive law to protect against workplace hazards.
5. What is OSHA's mission?
OSHA's mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, protect the health of America's workers, and all
the answers are correct.
6. Why is training important?
, Training is important because it will help you know your rights if there are hazards in your
workplace, you'll know where to get help, and you'll know if your employer is complying with
OSHA standards.
**Hazard Communication**
1. What might you find on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
You might find the chemical name, precautions for safe use and handling, fire and explosion
hazards, and all the above on a SDS.
**Worker Rights and Responsibilities**
2. What are some worker rights related to injury and illness reporting?
Workers have the right to know how to report injuries and illnesses, see the annual summary,
and review the log.
3. What are some standards or hazards where workers must be trained?
Workers must be trained on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazards Communication, and
Lockout/Tagout.
**Employer Responsibilities**
1. What are some responsibilities employers have related to OSHA recordkeeping?
**OSHA and Workplace Safety**
1. Who is covered by OSHA regulations?
Adrian Smith, one of 3 employees of ABC Landscaping, is covered by OSHA.
2. Who is not covered by OSHA regulations?
Taylor Dell, an accountant in business for herself, is not covered by OSHA.
3. Who is covered by OSHA regulations?
Rob Jones, one of 10 carpenters working for Woody, Inc., is covered by OSHA.
4. Why was OSHA necessary?
OSHA was necessary due to the increasing number of workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths,
as well as the lack of a uniform or comprehensive law to protect against workplace hazards.
5. What is OSHA's mission?
OSHA's mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, protect the health of America's workers, and all
the answers are correct.
6. Why is training important?
, Training is important because it will help you know your rights if there are hazards in your
workplace, you'll know where to get help, and you'll know if your employer is complying with
OSHA standards.
**Hazard Communication**
1. What might you find on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
You might find the chemical name, precautions for safe use and handling, fire and explosion
hazards, and all the above on a SDS.
**Worker Rights and Responsibilities**
2. What are some worker rights related to injury and illness reporting?
Workers have the right to know how to report injuries and illnesses, see the annual summary,
and review the log.
3. What are some standards or hazards where workers must be trained?
Workers must be trained on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazards Communication, and
Lockout/Tagout.
**Employer Responsibilities**
1. What are some responsibilities employers have related to OSHA recordkeeping?
