Module 1 - Introduction to OSHA Exam Questions and Answers

What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An agency through the U.S. Department of Labor. What is OSHA's responsibility? - ANSWER-OSHA's responsibility is worker safety and health protection. When did President Nixon sign the OSH act into law? - ANSWER-December 29, 1970. When did OSHA get formally created? - ANSWER-April 28, 1971. Who does OSHA cover? - ANSWER-Nearly every American employee is covered by OSHA (or OSHA-approved state agency). Who does OSHA NOT cover? - ANSWER-a. Self-employed individuals b. immediate family members of farm employers that do not employ outside employees c. emplooyees whose safety and health is covered by any state or federal agency other than OSHA (e.g. the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, the military) d. public employees in state and local governments that are not in a state with an OSHA-approved program What is OSHA's mission? - ANSWER-The mission of OSHA is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers. What 3 things does OSHA do to carry out its mission to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect workers? - ANSWER-a. develops job safety and health standards and enforces them through worksite inspections b. maintains a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses c. provides training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health What rights do YOU have under OSHA? - ANSWER-a. a safe and healthful workplace b. knowledge about hazardous chemicals