Section 11- Judicial review Correct Answer-11 (c) Prohibits discrimination against employees filing complaints under OSHA, or for disclosing safety and health issues concerning the workplace.
i. Key word- Whistle Blower Act
Horizontal and Vertical Standards Correct Answer-a. Horizontal - everyone is covered i. Key word - applies to any/all employer in any industry ("general or "across the board")
b. Vertical - Welding is an example of vertical standards
i. Key word- applies to a specific/ particular industry
Incorporation by Reference Correct Answer-a. OSHA Directives- Compliance directives - guide book
i. Enforcement and Compliance Directives (CPL)
ii. Letters of Interpretation
iii. Federal Register
Definitions 1910.21 Correct Answer-a. "Floor Hole" an opening less than 12" but more than 1 inch in its dimension, in any floor, platform, pavement or yard, through which materials but not persons may fall; such as a belt hole, pipe opening or slot opening.
b. "Floor Opening" an opening measuring 12 inches or MORE in its dimension i. Key word - an OPENING is larger than a HOLE
Fixed Industrial stairs Correct Answer-a. Egress route for a staircase platforms must be 28" min
Osha certifies that a citation must be Correct Answer-a. Addressed and corrections must be completed by the abatement date
b. OSHA has 180 days to issue citation
Cages or Wells 1910.27 (d) (1) Correct Answer-a. Cages or wells shall be provided on Ladders more than 20 feet to a maximum unbroken length of 30 feet.
Section 5 (a) (1) of the Act Correct Answer-a. Every employer shall furnish to his employee's employment and a place of employment which
are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to his employees. i. Key word - General Duty Clause
OSHA inspection Priority Review Correct Answer-1st Imminent danger 2nd Catastrophes and fatal accidents 3rd Employee complaints and referrals 4th Programmed High- Hazard Inspections 5th Follow up Inspections