OSHA / CalOSHA Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
What law did President Nixon sign in 1970?—ANSWER--Williams Steiger Occupational
Safety and Health Act
What three groups did the initial OSHAct establish?—ANSWER--1. OSHA
2. NIOSH
3. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
What type of court was the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission? What type
of problems does this court look at?—ANSWER--Administrative Court, disputes
What new division was created in the Labor Department to actually administer the
OSHAct?—ANSWER--OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
When was OSHA officially established?—ANSWER--April 28, 1971
Who is the head of OSHA?—ANSWER--assistant secretary of Labor for OSH
Who appoints the head of OSHA?—ANSWER--the president
According to OSHA's mission, how does OSHA assure safe and healthful working
conditions?—ANSWER--by setting and enforcing standards and by training, outreach,
education, and assistance
, Who is covered by OSHAct?—ANSWER--1. most private employers + their employees
2. most federal employees
Who is NOT covered by OSHAct?—ANSWER--1. state and local government employees
2. self-employed
3. immediate family members of farm employers
4. workplace hazards regulated by another federal agency
T/F - OSHAct encourages states to develop and operate their own job safety and health
programs—ANSWER--True
T/F - OSHA closely monitors all state plans—ANSWER--True
How much funding does OSHA offer for state programs?—ANSWER--up to 50%
What are the responsibilities of employers under OSHAct?—ANSWER--1. follow all OSHA
standards relevant to their facility/industry
2. find and correct hazards identified
3. inform employees about chemical hazards
4. make notification of injuries
5. provide PPE at no cost
6. keep records of injuries and illnesses
7. place required postings in workplaces
8. not retaliate
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
and Answers 100% PASS
What law did President Nixon sign in 1970?—ANSWER--Williams Steiger Occupational
Safety and Health Act
What three groups did the initial OSHAct establish?—ANSWER--1. OSHA
2. NIOSH
3. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
What type of court was the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission? What type
of problems does this court look at?—ANSWER--Administrative Court, disputes
What new division was created in the Labor Department to actually administer the
OSHAct?—ANSWER--OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
When was OSHA officially established?—ANSWER--April 28, 1971
Who is the head of OSHA?—ANSWER--assistant secretary of Labor for OSH
Who appoints the head of OSHA?—ANSWER--the president
According to OSHA's mission, how does OSHA assure safe and healthful working
conditions?—ANSWER--by setting and enforcing standards and by training, outreach,
education, and assistance
, Who is covered by OSHAct?—ANSWER--1. most private employers + their employees
2. most federal employees
Who is NOT covered by OSHAct?—ANSWER--1. state and local government employees
2. self-employed
3. immediate family members of farm employers
4. workplace hazards regulated by another federal agency
T/F - OSHAct encourages states to develop and operate their own job safety and health
programs—ANSWER--True
T/F - OSHA closely monitors all state plans—ANSWER--True
How much funding does OSHA offer for state programs?—ANSWER--up to 50%
What are the responsibilities of employers under OSHAct?—ANSWER--1. follow all OSHA
standards relevant to their facility/industry
2. find and correct hazards identified
3. inform employees about chemical hazards
4. make notification of injuries
5. provide PPE at no cost
6. keep records of injuries and illnesses
7. place required postings in workplaces
8. not retaliate
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
