OSHA 30 - Module 1A:
Introduction to OSHA and the
OSH Act Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
When did OSHA begin? Who created it and what year?—ANSWER--The U.S. Congress
created OSHA under the Occuplational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the OSH Act).
Congress passed the law and established OSHA "To assure so far as possible every working
man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditons and to preserve our
human resources."
What was a major event that lead to the OSHA Law?—ANSWER--The 1911 Triangle
Shirtwaist Company Fire in NYC that killed 146 of 500 people. This lead to the government
creating a Working Conditions Service to help states inspect plants and reduce hazards.
What is OSHA's job?—ANSWER--Regulate the health and safety conditions for employees.
Which groups DO NOT come under OSHA's Coverage?—ANSWER--The Self-Employed.
Immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers.
Mine workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, and atomic energy workers who
are covered by other federal agencies.
Introduction to OSHA and the
OSH Act Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
When did OSHA begin? Who created it and what year?—ANSWER--The U.S. Congress
created OSHA under the Occuplational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the OSH Act).
Congress passed the law and established OSHA "To assure so far as possible every working
man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditons and to preserve our
human resources."
What was a major event that lead to the OSHA Law?—ANSWER--The 1911 Triangle
Shirtwaist Company Fire in NYC that killed 146 of 500 people. This lead to the government
creating a Working Conditions Service to help states inspect plants and reduce hazards.
What is OSHA's job?—ANSWER--Regulate the health and safety conditions for employees.
Which groups DO NOT come under OSHA's Coverage?—ANSWER--The Self-Employed.
Immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers.
Mine workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, and atomic energy workers who
are covered by other federal agencies.
