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OSHA 511 General Industry Standards – Comprehensive Test
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Table of Contents (OSHA 511 Test Bank)
Test Bank – 150 Questions & Answers
• Section A: General Provisions & OSHA Framework
• Section B: Hazard Communication & Toxic Substances
• Section C: Electrical Safety & Machine Guarding
• Section D: PPE & Industrial Hygiene
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• Section E: Walking-Working Surfaces & Confined Spaces
• Section F: Recordkeeping, Ergonomics & Emerging Issues
Trainer Insights (Q1–Q150 Summary)
Key updates since OSHA 501/503
Practical insights for general industry trainers
Glossary of Key OSHA Terms (A–Z)
Appendices – Practical Checklists
• Hazard Communication Checklist
• PPE Compliance Checklist
• Electrical & Machine Guarding Checklist
• Walking-Working Surfaces Checklist
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OSHA 511 – Section A: General Provisions & OSHA Framework (Q1–Q30)
Q1. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created which agency?
• A. NIOSH
• B. OSHA
• C. ANSI
• D. EPA
Answer: B
Rationale: The OSH Act of 1970 established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.
Q2. Which agency conducts research and makes recommendations to OSHA for new standards?
• A. MSHA
• B. NIOSH
• C. ANSI
• D. DOT
Answer: B
Rationale: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and
provides scientific recommendations that inform OSHA’s regulatory decisions.
Q3. The General Duty Clause requires employers to:
• A. Develop a safety manual
• B. Report all incidents within 24 hours
C. Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards
• D. Use ANSI standards only
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to keep workplaces free from recognized
hazards likely to cause death or serious harm.
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Q4. Which part of the CFR covers General Industry Standards?
• A. 29 CFR 1910
• B. 29 CFR 1926
• C. 29 CFR 1904
• D. 29 CFR 1915
Answer: A
Rationale: 29 CFR 1910 contains OSHA standards for General Industry, while 1926 covers construction and
1915 covers shipyard employment.
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Q5. Which of the following is a responsibility of employees under the OSH Act?
• A. Approve OSHA standards
• B. Pay for required PPE
• C. Follow OSHA standards and safety rules
• D. Conduct OSHA inspections
Answer: C
Rationale: Employees must comply with OSHA standards, wear PPE as required, and report hazards, but
employers must provide and pay for PPE.
Q6. Employers with more than ___ employees must maintain OSHA injury and illness logs.
• A. 5
• B. 10
• C. 11
• D. 15
Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA requires employers with 11 or more employees to keep OSHA injury and illness records
unless they are exempt low-hazard industries.
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OSHA 511 General Industry Standards – Comprehensive Test
Bank (150 Questions with Answers & Rationales)
Smart Study HQ
1|Page
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Table of Contents (OSHA 511 Test Bank)
Test Bank – 150 Questions & Answers
• Section A: General Provisions & OSHA Framework
• Section B: Hazard Communication & Toxic Substances
• Section C: Electrical Safety & Machine Guarding
• Section D: PPE & Industrial Hygiene
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• Section E: Walking-Working Surfaces & Confined Spaces
• Section F: Recordkeeping, Ergonomics & Emerging Issues
Trainer Insights (Q1–Q150 Summary)
Key updates since OSHA 501/503
Practical insights for general industry trainers
Glossary of Key OSHA Terms (A–Z)
Appendices – Practical Checklists
• Hazard Communication Checklist
• PPE Compliance Checklist
• Electrical & Machine Guarding Checklist
• Walking-Working Surfaces Checklist
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OSHA 511 – Section A: General Provisions & OSHA Framework (Q1–Q30)
Q1. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created which agency?
• A. NIOSH
• B. OSHA
• C. ANSI
• D. EPA
Answer: B
Rationale: The OSH Act of 1970 established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.
Q2. Which agency conducts research and makes recommendations to OSHA for new standards?
• A. MSHA
• B. NIOSH
• C. ANSI
• D. DOT
Answer: B
Rationale: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and
provides scientific recommendations that inform OSHA’s regulatory decisions.
Q3. The General Duty Clause requires employers to:
• A. Develop a safety manual
• B. Report all incidents within 24 hours
C. Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards
• D. Use ANSI standards only
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to keep workplaces free from recognized
hazards likely to cause death or serious harm.
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Q4. Which part of the CFR covers General Industry Standards?
• A. 29 CFR 1910
• B. 29 CFR 1926
• C. 29 CFR 1904
• D. 29 CFR 1915
Answer: A
Rationale: 29 CFR 1910 contains OSHA standards for General Industry, while 1926 covers construction and
1915 covers shipyard employment.
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Q5. Which of the following is a responsibility of employees under the OSH Act?
• A. Approve OSHA standards
• B. Pay for required PPE
• C. Follow OSHA standards and safety rules
• D. Conduct OSHA inspections
Answer: C
Rationale: Employees must comply with OSHA standards, wear PPE as required, and report hazards, but
employers must provide and pay for PPE.
Q6. Employers with more than ___ employees must maintain OSHA injury and illness logs.
• A. 5
• B. 10
• C. 11
• D. 15
Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA requires employers with 11 or more employees to keep OSHA injury and illness records
unless they are exempt low-hazard industries.
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