OHS EXAM #1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Flammable liquids and gases are examples of what kind of occupational hazard? -
Answers - Chemical occupational hazard.
The simplest of the root cause analysis methods? - Answers - 5-Why-Analysis
OSHA is a division in which federal government department? - Answers - Department
Of Labor.
T/F. OSHA's 2009 follow-up monitoring inspection of the BP Texas City refinery resulted
in fines four times larger than the original multi-million dollar fines OSHA issued in
2005? - Answers - True
What took place in the late 18th century to the mid 19th century that changed what
occupational hazards looked like? - Answers - Industrial Revolution
At the federal level, which bureau collects occupational injury & illness information? -
Answers - Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accident investigations help employers - Answers - prevent injuries and illnesses, save
money, demonstrate commitment to safety and health, and promote positive workplace
morale.
Why do occupational safety? - Answers - Its the right thing to do, its good for business,
and its required by Law.
T/F the most important aspect of an accident investigation is to have an investigation
plan developed before an accident happens? - Answers - True
Cal-OSHA has led the country with the implementation of which key safety program? -
Answers - Injury & illness Prevention Program _ IIPP
What major events in the early 20th century affected the progress of occupational
safety? - Answers - Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire in New York (1911) and
Wisconsin passed the first worker's compensation law (1911)
multiple traumatic injuries include - Answers - Fires and explosions, Transportation
incidents, Contact with objects, and falls to lower levels.
When should you begin an accident/ incident investigation? - Answers - immediately
, T/F-The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act encourages states to develop and
operate their own and health program? - Answers - True
which accident prevention improvement stage get you closest to zero injuries? -
Answers - managing risks.
Employer responsibilities under OSHA standards - Answers - Find and correct safety &
health hazards
inform employees about chemical hazards
make notification of serious injuries
provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to employees.
T/F-The Walsh-Healy Act of 1936 required basic health & safety standards for work
done on federal contracts exceeding $10,000? - Answers - True
What is the clause that employers must follow when no specific standard applies to a
hazard? - Answers - The general duty clause
OSHA inspections are scheduled based on ? - Answers - Catastrophes-
death/hospitalizations, and employee complaints
T/F -Workplace injuries and illnesses cost the US economy over half a billion dollars
every day - Answers - True
What is occupational safety? - Answers - It is the science of anticipation, recognition,
evaluation, and control of hazards arising in or from the workplace that could impair the
health and well being of workers taking into account the possible impact on the
surrounding communities and environment.
What are occupational hazards ? - Answers - Physical, chemical, mechanical,
psychological, and biological hazards.
Physical Hazards - Answers - Noise, temperature, Sunlight, Electricity, and radiation.
Chemical Hazard - Answers - Solids/liquids/gases, corrosive, flammable/explosive,
toxic, reactive.
Mechanical hazards - Answers - machinery, confined spaces, vehicles, working at
heights, ergonomics.
ergonomics include work stations, lifting, repetitive activities, awkward movements,
physical force, and vibration.
Physical Hazard - Answers - Mechanical hazards
Engulfment hazards
Entrapment hazards
Temperature extremes
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Flammable liquids and gases are examples of what kind of occupational hazard? -
Answers - Chemical occupational hazard.
The simplest of the root cause analysis methods? - Answers - 5-Why-Analysis
OSHA is a division in which federal government department? - Answers - Department
Of Labor.
T/F. OSHA's 2009 follow-up monitoring inspection of the BP Texas City refinery resulted
in fines four times larger than the original multi-million dollar fines OSHA issued in
2005? - Answers - True
What took place in the late 18th century to the mid 19th century that changed what
occupational hazards looked like? - Answers - Industrial Revolution
At the federal level, which bureau collects occupational injury & illness information? -
Answers - Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accident investigations help employers - Answers - prevent injuries and illnesses, save
money, demonstrate commitment to safety and health, and promote positive workplace
morale.
Why do occupational safety? - Answers - Its the right thing to do, its good for business,
and its required by Law.
T/F the most important aspect of an accident investigation is to have an investigation
plan developed before an accident happens? - Answers - True
Cal-OSHA has led the country with the implementation of which key safety program? -
Answers - Injury & illness Prevention Program _ IIPP
What major events in the early 20th century affected the progress of occupational
safety? - Answers - Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire in New York (1911) and
Wisconsin passed the first worker's compensation law (1911)
multiple traumatic injuries include - Answers - Fires and explosions, Transportation
incidents, Contact with objects, and falls to lower levels.
When should you begin an accident/ incident investigation? - Answers - immediately
, T/F-The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act encourages states to develop and
operate their own and health program? - Answers - True
which accident prevention improvement stage get you closest to zero injuries? -
Answers - managing risks.
Employer responsibilities under OSHA standards - Answers - Find and correct safety &
health hazards
inform employees about chemical hazards
make notification of serious injuries
provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to employees.
T/F-The Walsh-Healy Act of 1936 required basic health & safety standards for work
done on federal contracts exceeding $10,000? - Answers - True
What is the clause that employers must follow when no specific standard applies to a
hazard? - Answers - The general duty clause
OSHA inspections are scheduled based on ? - Answers - Catastrophes-
death/hospitalizations, and employee complaints
T/F -Workplace injuries and illnesses cost the US economy over half a billion dollars
every day - Answers - True
What is occupational safety? - Answers - It is the science of anticipation, recognition,
evaluation, and control of hazards arising in or from the workplace that could impair the
health and well being of workers taking into account the possible impact on the
surrounding communities and environment.
What are occupational hazards ? - Answers - Physical, chemical, mechanical,
psychological, and biological hazards.
Physical Hazards - Answers - Noise, temperature, Sunlight, Electricity, and radiation.
Chemical Hazard - Answers - Solids/liquids/gases, corrosive, flammable/explosive,
toxic, reactive.
Mechanical hazards - Answers - machinery, confined spaces, vehicles, working at
heights, ergonomics.
ergonomics include work stations, lifting, repetitive activities, awkward movements,
physical force, and vibration.
Physical Hazard - Answers - Mechanical hazards
Engulfment hazards
Entrapment hazards
Temperature extremes
