OSHA 510 study guide Questions with Verified
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Direct & Indirect Costs
Name the 2-costs associate with an accident.
Lower Morale, Increased Cost, Training Replacement Workers
Name several examples of indirect cost of accidents.
1970
What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law?
To protect the S & H of America's workers
Why was OSHA formed? What is their Mission?
General Duty Clause
What is Section 5(a)(1) called?
11 C
What section of the "Act" is for protecting workers from discrimination or retaliation when
they file a complaint about safety?
HORI - General applies when condition is not covered by a specific standard, VERT -
Covered by a specific industry
What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard?
Yes/by use of CPL's & OSHA directives
Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished?
Credentials, Opening Conference, Walk, Closing
, Explain the inspection process.
Controlling, Creating, Exposing, Correcting (Failed to inform other employees)
Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite employer.
Certify Abatement
What must an employer do after correcting each violation?
Lost Workday: (Not at work) Restricted work: Only able to work a (Partial Shift)
Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case.
Incident Rate which is the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 employees (full time)
How do employers compare their rates to other employers?
Sub-C 1926.20B
What Subpart requires a safety and health program?
Competent: Recognize hazard with the authority. Qualified: Certificate/degree and has
demonstrated.
What is the difference between a competent and qualified person?
Safety & Health Programs and Jobsite Inspections by Competent Person.
What is required by Subpart C for accident Prevention? Employer must provide?
Example
Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the safety program. Managers
do this by being an:
Person with valid First Aid/CPR available.
Correct Answers
Direct & Indirect Costs
Name the 2-costs associate with an accident.
Lower Morale, Increased Cost, Training Replacement Workers
Name several examples of indirect cost of accidents.
1970
What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law?
To protect the S & H of America's workers
Why was OSHA formed? What is their Mission?
General Duty Clause
What is Section 5(a)(1) called?
11 C
What section of the "Act" is for protecting workers from discrimination or retaliation when
they file a complaint about safety?
HORI - General applies when condition is not covered by a specific standard, VERT -
Covered by a specific industry
What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard?
Yes/by use of CPL's & OSHA directives
Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished?
Credentials, Opening Conference, Walk, Closing
, Explain the inspection process.
Controlling, Creating, Exposing, Correcting (Failed to inform other employees)
Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite employer.
Certify Abatement
What must an employer do after correcting each violation?
Lost Workday: (Not at work) Restricted work: Only able to work a (Partial Shift)
Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case.
Incident Rate which is the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 employees (full time)
How do employers compare their rates to other employers?
Sub-C 1926.20B
What Subpart requires a safety and health program?
Competent: Recognize hazard with the authority. Qualified: Certificate/degree and has
demonstrated.
What is the difference between a competent and qualified person?
Safety & Health Programs and Jobsite Inspections by Competent Person.
What is required by Subpart C for accident Prevention? Employer must provide?
Example
Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the safety program. Managers
do this by being an:
Person with valid First Aid/CPR available.
