OSHA 510 study guide Questions with
Correct Answers
ame two costs associated with an accident -ANSWER- direct and indirect costs
Name several examples of indirect cost of an accident -ANSWER- lower morale,
increased costs, training replacement workers
What year was OSHA created? -ANSWER- 1970
Why was OSHA formed? -ANSWER- to protect the health and safety of America's
workers
What is section 5 (a)(1) called? -ANSWER- General Duty clause
What section of the "Act" is for protecting workers from discrimination or retaliation
when they file a complaint about safety? -ANSWER- 11c
Name 3 sources from which OSHA Standards were developed -ANSWER- Consensus,
proprietary and federal law
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical standard? -ANSWER- horizontal
is more general standards-applies to all employers in any industry
vertical-applies to specific industry
Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished? -ANSWER- Yes,
through CPL's and OSHA directives
Explain the inspection process -ANSWER- show credentials, opening conference, walk
through, closing conference
Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite and employer -ANSWER- controlling, creating,
exposing, correcting
Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case. -ANSWER-
lost workday- not at work
restricted-only able to work partial shift
How do employers compare their rates to other employers? -ANSWER- incident rates
What sub part requires a safety and health program? -ANSWER- Sub part C 20b
1926.20b
, WHat is the difference between competent and qualified person? -ANSWER-
competent-can identify hazards
qualified-holds certificate or degree
what is required by sub part C for accident prevention? -ANSWER- safety and health
programs
jobsite hazards by a competent person
What must an employer do after correcting each violation? -ANSWER- certified
abatement
Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the safety program.
Managers do this by being a -ANSWER- good example
Under 1925.50 emergency plans, in the absence of a close hospital/clinic, what must an
employer do? -ANSWER- person with valid first aid/CPR
The employer must provide drinking water at the job site. Will just any container meet
the requirements? -ANSWER- No, it must be tightly closed with tap
What material is hazardous to both male and female reproductive systems? -ANSWER-
Lead
What is mean by hierarchy for controlling chemical exposure? -ANSWER- engineering,
admin, PPE
At what level of noise must the company provide hearing protection? -ANSWER- 90
Is the employer required to pay for all PPE? -ANSWER- No
My employer requires me to wear industrial safety glasses. How do I make sure I am
buying the proper glasses? -ANSWER- Z87.1
You are safety director for MMM company. You are requiring the use of respirators.
What standard do you use for guidelines? -ANSWER- 1910.134
What are the requirements when working near and over water? -ANSWER- life jacket
and boat (skif)
What is maximum distance to get a fire extinguisher? -ANSWER- 100ft
What must be done when transferring flammable liquids from one container to another
to prevent sparking hazard? -ANSWER- bonding
How/where must accident prevention signs be placed to warn employees of a hazard? -
ANSWER- so the are visible at all times during the work being performed
Correct Answers
ame two costs associated with an accident -ANSWER- direct and indirect costs
Name several examples of indirect cost of an accident -ANSWER- lower morale,
increased costs, training replacement workers
What year was OSHA created? -ANSWER- 1970
Why was OSHA formed? -ANSWER- to protect the health and safety of America's
workers
What is section 5 (a)(1) called? -ANSWER- General Duty clause
What section of the "Act" is for protecting workers from discrimination or retaliation
when they file a complaint about safety? -ANSWER- 11c
Name 3 sources from which OSHA Standards were developed -ANSWER- Consensus,
proprietary and federal law
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical standard? -ANSWER- horizontal
is more general standards-applies to all employers in any industry
vertical-applies to specific industry
Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished? -ANSWER- Yes,
through CPL's and OSHA directives
Explain the inspection process -ANSWER- show credentials, opening conference, walk
through, closing conference
Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite and employer -ANSWER- controlling, creating,
exposing, correcting
Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case. -ANSWER-
lost workday- not at work
restricted-only able to work partial shift
How do employers compare their rates to other employers? -ANSWER- incident rates
What sub part requires a safety and health program? -ANSWER- Sub part C 20b
1926.20b
, WHat is the difference between competent and qualified person? -ANSWER-
competent-can identify hazards
qualified-holds certificate or degree
what is required by sub part C for accident prevention? -ANSWER- safety and health
programs
jobsite hazards by a competent person
What must an employer do after correcting each violation? -ANSWER- certified
abatement
Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the safety program.
Managers do this by being a -ANSWER- good example
Under 1925.50 emergency plans, in the absence of a close hospital/clinic, what must an
employer do? -ANSWER- person with valid first aid/CPR
The employer must provide drinking water at the job site. Will just any container meet
the requirements? -ANSWER- No, it must be tightly closed with tap
What material is hazardous to both male and female reproductive systems? -ANSWER-
Lead
What is mean by hierarchy for controlling chemical exposure? -ANSWER- engineering,
admin, PPE
At what level of noise must the company provide hearing protection? -ANSWER- 90
Is the employer required to pay for all PPE? -ANSWER- No
My employer requires me to wear industrial safety glasses. How do I make sure I am
buying the proper glasses? -ANSWER- Z87.1
You are safety director for MMM company. You are requiring the use of respirators.
What standard do you use for guidelines? -ANSWER- 1910.134
What are the requirements when working near and over water? -ANSWER- life jacket
and boat (skif)
What is maximum distance to get a fire extinguisher? -ANSWER- 100ft
What must be done when transferring flammable liquids from one container to another
to prevent sparking hazard? -ANSWER- bonding
How/where must accident prevention signs be placed to warn employees of a hazard? -
ANSWER- so the are visible at all times during the work being performed
