OSHA 10-Hour Construction Final
Exam Study Guide (2026-2028)
Introduction:
The OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Training Program is designed to provide
entry-level workers with a foundational awareness of common job-related
safety and health hazards. The curriculum is built around a set of Core
Domains that appear consistently across both the Construction and
General Industry versions of the course. These domains form the backbone
of the final assessment and reflect the most critical areas of workplace
safety.
The Core Domains covered in this study guide include:
Introduction to OSHA: The OSH Act of 1970, worker rights, employer
responsibilities, inspections, and whistleblower protections.
Hazard Communication (HazCom): The Globally Harmonized
System (GHS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and chemical labeling.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Head, eye, face, hand, foot,
and hearing protection.
Fall Protection: The "Focus Four" hazards, the 6-foot rule, guardrails,
safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems.
Electrical Safety: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GFCI, grounding, and
overhead power line clearance.
Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans: The PASS method,
exit routes, and emergency response.
Walking and Working Surfaces: Ladders, scaffolds, stairways, and
housekeeping.
, Material Handling and Storage: Safe lifting techniques, mechanical
handling, and storage safety.
Machine Guarding and Tool Safety: Guard types, points of
operation, and hand/power tool inspection.
Health Hazards: Silica, noise, heat stress, and chemical exposure.
This guide provides 150 practice questions with verified answers and
rationales, organized to mirror the structure of the OSHA 10-Hour final
exam. Each question is designed to reinforce the key concepts you will
encounter during training and on the job site.
Section 1: Introduction to OSHA & Worker Rights (Questions 1–25)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970?
A. To reduce workplace insurance costs for employers
B. To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and
women
C. To increase productivity through mandatory safety equipment
D. To establish minimum wage requirements for hazardous jobs
Correct Answer: B. To assure safe and healthful working conditions for
working men and women
Rationale: The OSH Act was enacted "to assure safe and healthful working
conditions for working men and women" by authorizing enforcement of
standards, assisting states, and providing research, education, and training.
2. Under OSHA's whistleblower protection provisions, within how
many days must an employee file a complaint after experiencing
retaliation?
,A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Correct Answer: B. 30 days
Rationale: Employees must file a retaliation complaint within 30 calendar
days of the alleged retaliation.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of OSHA's "Focus Four" hazards
in construction?
A. Falls
B. Electrocution
C. Chemical exposure
D. Struck-by
Correct Answer: C. Chemical exposure
Rationale: The Focus Four are Falls, Electrocutions, Struck-by, and Caught-
in/between. Chemical exposure is a significant health hazard but not part of
the Focus Four.
4. Which employer responsibility is required under OSHA regulations?
A. Providing entertainment during breaks
B. Offering free transportation
C. Providing a workplace free from recognized hazards
D. Guaranteeing promotions
Correct Answer: C. Providing a workplace free from recognized
hazards
Rationale: Employers must comply with the General Duty Clause by
maintaining a safe workplace free from serious hazards.
, 5. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program
reference?
A. Section 5(a)(1)
B. Section 11(c)
C. Section 8(c)
D. Section 17(b)
Correct Answer: B. Section 11(c)
Rationale: The Whistleblower Program is referenced in Section 11(c) of the
OSH Act.
6. During an OSHA inspection, workers have the right to:
A. Participate in the inspection
B. Remove warning signs
C. Change company policies immediately
D. Refuse to answer any questions
Correct Answer: A. Participate in the inspection
Rationale: A worker representative may take part in the inspection and
speak privately with the compliance officer.
7. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?
A. Safety meeting minutes
B. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
C. Employee schedules
D. Payroll records
Correct Answer: B. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
Rationale: When an employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be posted
for 3 days or until the violation is fixed.
8. Which workers are covered by OSHA protections?
A. Only union employees
Exam Study Guide (2026-2028)
Introduction:
The OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Training Program is designed to provide
entry-level workers with a foundational awareness of common job-related
safety and health hazards. The curriculum is built around a set of Core
Domains that appear consistently across both the Construction and
General Industry versions of the course. These domains form the backbone
of the final assessment and reflect the most critical areas of workplace
safety.
The Core Domains covered in this study guide include:
Introduction to OSHA: The OSH Act of 1970, worker rights, employer
responsibilities, inspections, and whistleblower protections.
Hazard Communication (HazCom): The Globally Harmonized
System (GHS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and chemical labeling.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Head, eye, face, hand, foot,
and hearing protection.
Fall Protection: The "Focus Four" hazards, the 6-foot rule, guardrails,
safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems.
Electrical Safety: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GFCI, grounding, and
overhead power line clearance.
Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans: The PASS method,
exit routes, and emergency response.
Walking and Working Surfaces: Ladders, scaffolds, stairways, and
housekeeping.
, Material Handling and Storage: Safe lifting techniques, mechanical
handling, and storage safety.
Machine Guarding and Tool Safety: Guard types, points of
operation, and hand/power tool inspection.
Health Hazards: Silica, noise, heat stress, and chemical exposure.
This guide provides 150 practice questions with verified answers and
rationales, organized to mirror the structure of the OSHA 10-Hour final
exam. Each question is designed to reinforce the key concepts you will
encounter during training and on the job site.
Section 1: Introduction to OSHA & Worker Rights (Questions 1–25)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970?
A. To reduce workplace insurance costs for employers
B. To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and
women
C. To increase productivity through mandatory safety equipment
D. To establish minimum wage requirements for hazardous jobs
Correct Answer: B. To assure safe and healthful working conditions for
working men and women
Rationale: The OSH Act was enacted "to assure safe and healthful working
conditions for working men and women" by authorizing enforcement of
standards, assisting states, and providing research, education, and training.
2. Under OSHA's whistleblower protection provisions, within how
many days must an employee file a complaint after experiencing
retaliation?
,A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Correct Answer: B. 30 days
Rationale: Employees must file a retaliation complaint within 30 calendar
days of the alleged retaliation.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of OSHA's "Focus Four" hazards
in construction?
A. Falls
B. Electrocution
C. Chemical exposure
D. Struck-by
Correct Answer: C. Chemical exposure
Rationale: The Focus Four are Falls, Electrocutions, Struck-by, and Caught-
in/between. Chemical exposure is a significant health hazard but not part of
the Focus Four.
4. Which employer responsibility is required under OSHA regulations?
A. Providing entertainment during breaks
B. Offering free transportation
C. Providing a workplace free from recognized hazards
D. Guaranteeing promotions
Correct Answer: C. Providing a workplace free from recognized
hazards
Rationale: Employers must comply with the General Duty Clause by
maintaining a safe workplace free from serious hazards.
, 5. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program
reference?
A. Section 5(a)(1)
B. Section 11(c)
C. Section 8(c)
D. Section 17(b)
Correct Answer: B. Section 11(c)
Rationale: The Whistleblower Program is referenced in Section 11(c) of the
OSH Act.
6. During an OSHA inspection, workers have the right to:
A. Participate in the inspection
B. Remove warning signs
C. Change company policies immediately
D. Refuse to answer any questions
Correct Answer: A. Participate in the inspection
Rationale: A worker representative may take part in the inspection and
speak privately with the compliance officer.
7. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?
A. Safety meeting minutes
B. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
C. Employee schedules
D. Payroll records
Correct Answer: B. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
Rationale: When an employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be posted
for 3 days or until the violation is fixed.
8. Which workers are covered by OSHA protections?
A. Only union employees
