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OSHA 511 General Industry Exam Newest 2025
featuring 250 accurate and verified questions covering
OSHA standards, workplace safety regulations,
hazard recognition, recordkeeping, industrial hygiene,
and employer responsibilities. Designed for
professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding
of general industry safety and compliance.
What should guard every stairway floor opening? - ANSWER-
A standard railing constructed in accordance with the standards
What is OSHA's Mission? - ANSWER- To protect the health &
safety of American workers
What can be a results of a workplace injury or illness? -
ANSWER- lower morale and increased cost
Horizontal Standard - ANSWER- A standard which is applied to
everyone, across the board; applies to all industries
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Section 11 c of the OSH Act - ANSWER- The right of workers
to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment
Is this true or false? OSHA requires that employers certify that
abatement is complete for each cited violation - ANSWER- True
What are the OSHA Inspection Priorities in order of
importance? - ANSWER- 1) Imminent danger
2) Fatalities & catastrophes
3) Employee complaints & referrals
4) Programmed high-hazard level inspections
5) Follow up inspections
What are the 4 steps in the OSHA Inspection Process? -
ANSWER- 1) Compliance officer displays official credentials
2) Opening conference with records review
3) Walk around inspection
4) Closing conference
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What is incidence rate in OSHA record keeping? - ANSWER-
The number of injury and illness rates per 100 full time
employees
What is the purpose of the OSHA 300 Log? - ANSWER- To
record worker related fatalities, injuries, illnesses and is not used
for wokers' comp
What is the order of effectiveness in hazard abatement? -
ANSWER- 1) Elimination of hazard
2) Engineering controls
3) Administrative controls
4) PPE (personal protection equipment)
What is the HazCom Standard? - ANSWER- is also called
"Right to Know" Law and it ensures that chemical products are
evaluated and that hazard information is transmitted to
employees
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What are PELS (Permissible Exposure Limit)? - ANSWER-
PELs are legal limits for the degree to which workers may be
exposed to chemicals and other hazards (such as noise) without
suffering harm. PELs are normally expressed in what are known
as time-weighted averages (TWA), which describes the average
exposure over a set period.
Maximum allowable length for a portable stepladder? -
ANSWER- 20 feet
Difference between flammables & combustibles? - ANSWER-
Flammables ignite at low temperatures, combustibles ignite at a
higher temperature.
Performance Standard - ANSWER- Demonstrated to Work
(shall do)
4 Elements of OSHA's Safety & Health Program Management
Guidelines - ANSWER- 1) Mgmt Commitment & Employee
Involvement
2) Worksite Analysis
OSHA 511 General Industry Exam Newest 2025
featuring 250 accurate and verified questions covering
OSHA standards, workplace safety regulations,
hazard recognition, recordkeeping, industrial hygiene,
and employer responsibilities. Designed for
professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding
of general industry safety and compliance.
What should guard every stairway floor opening? - ANSWER-
A standard railing constructed in accordance with the standards
What is OSHA's Mission? - ANSWER- To protect the health &
safety of American workers
What can be a results of a workplace injury or illness? -
ANSWER- lower morale and increased cost
Horizontal Standard - ANSWER- A standard which is applied to
everyone, across the board; applies to all industries
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Section 11 c of the OSH Act - ANSWER- The right of workers
to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment
Is this true or false? OSHA requires that employers certify that
abatement is complete for each cited violation - ANSWER- True
What are the OSHA Inspection Priorities in order of
importance? - ANSWER- 1) Imminent danger
2) Fatalities & catastrophes
3) Employee complaints & referrals
4) Programmed high-hazard level inspections
5) Follow up inspections
What are the 4 steps in the OSHA Inspection Process? -
ANSWER- 1) Compliance officer displays official credentials
2) Opening conference with records review
3) Walk around inspection
4) Closing conference
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What is incidence rate in OSHA record keeping? - ANSWER-
The number of injury and illness rates per 100 full time
employees
What is the purpose of the OSHA 300 Log? - ANSWER- To
record worker related fatalities, injuries, illnesses and is not used
for wokers' comp
What is the order of effectiveness in hazard abatement? -
ANSWER- 1) Elimination of hazard
2) Engineering controls
3) Administrative controls
4) PPE (personal protection equipment)
What is the HazCom Standard? - ANSWER- is also called
"Right to Know" Law and it ensures that chemical products are
evaluated and that hazard information is transmitted to
employees
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What are PELS (Permissible Exposure Limit)? - ANSWER-
PELs are legal limits for the degree to which workers may be
exposed to chemicals and other hazards (such as noise) without
suffering harm. PELs are normally expressed in what are known
as time-weighted averages (TWA), which describes the average
exposure over a set period.
Maximum allowable length for a portable stepladder? -
ANSWER- 20 feet
Difference between flammables & combustibles? - ANSWER-
Flammables ignite at low temperatures, combustibles ignite at a
higher temperature.
Performance Standard - ANSWER- Demonstrated to Work
(shall do)
4 Elements of OSHA's Safety & Health Program Management
Guidelines - ANSWER- 1) Mgmt Commitment & Employee
Involvement
2) Worksite Analysis
