OSHA 10 Quiz 1 Latest Update Graded A+

OSHA 10 Quiz 1 Latest Update Graded A+ OSHA Beginning December 29th President Nixon signed the OSHA Act -act created OSHA the agency 1970 what is the purpose of OSHA? -Mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of American workers OSHA Inspection Priority 1st Imminent Danger Reasonable certainty danger exists 2nd Fatality/Catastrophe reported to OSHA; inspected ASAP 3rd Complaints/Referrals worker can file complaint 4th Programmed Inspections cover industries with high injury rates Rights -safe and healthful workplace -know about hazardous chemicals -information about injuries and illness on job site -complain or request hazard correction -right to training -hazard exposure and medical records -file a complaint with OSHA -Right to participate in OSHA inspection True or False The creation of OSHA provided workers the right to a safe and healthful workplace Hazardous Chemicals -employees must have a complete and written hazard communication program that includes info on: Examine Exposure and Medical Records -right to examine and copy records: 1910.1020 -EX: dusts such as lead, cadmium and silica Participate in OSHA Inspection -employee rep can accompany OSHA inspector -workers can talk to the inspector privately Right to be Free From Retaliation -right to be free from retaliation for exercising safety and health rights -right to seek safety without fear of punishment -workers have 30 days to contact OSHA Records -employers are required to keep records of injuries and illnesses -reporting and recording checklist is a MUST PPE -employers required to provide and pay for PPE -however is such thing as employee misconduct -Ex: Failure to acquire steel toed boots