OSHA 510 CURRENTLY TESTING PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS – ALREADY GRADED A+
True or False: Workplace injuries and Illnesses can lower morale and increased cost to
train replacement workers
(True) -
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
According to "The Act, What is the mission of OSHA?
(Protect American Workers) -
To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and
enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
True or False: Section 11(C) of the OSH Act States:
Employers shall furnish to each employees a place of employment which are free from
recognized hazards?
False - Employees are protected from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety
concerns and for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses with OSHA
(Without Fear of Punishment)
What is the Horizontal Standard?
Meaning "general" or across the board
In accordance with (IAW) 1926.20(B) having a safety and health program and job site
inspections by a competent person are two main components of an employer's
,____________________ ____________________ responsibilities.
(Accident Prevention Responsibilities.)
How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees?
1926.150(c)(1)(i)
A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of
the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the
protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed (100 feet).
True or False: Accident prevention signs such as danger, caution and exits signs shall be
visible while working.
True - 1926.200(a)
General signs and symbols required by this subpart shall be (visible) at all times when work
is being performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when the hazards no longer
exist.
What is the maximum deceleration distance a personal fall arrest system shall bring
employees to a stop?
1926.502(d)(16)(iv)
bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an
employee travels to (3.5 feet)
True or False: Only hand and power tools purchased by the employer must be maintained
in a safe condition,
, False -
1926.300(a)
All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the
employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person?
1926.32(m)
"Qualified" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has
successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject
matter, the work, or the project.
How do you protect employee and other employees vision in the vicinity during Arc Welding
operations?
1926.351(e)
("Shielding"). Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations shall be
shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect employees and other
persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc.
True or False: Failure to inspect oil or grease on regulator fitting, valves or cap threads on a
oxygen cylinder can result in fire or explosion.
True - 1926.350(i)
Oil and grease hazards. Oxygen cylinders and fittings shall be kept away from oil or grease.
Cylinders, cylinder caps and valves, couplings, regulators, hose, and apparatus shall be
kept free from oil or greasy substances and shall not be handled with oily hands or gloves.
Oxygen shall not be directed at oily surfaces, greasy clothes, or within a fuel oil or other
storage tank or vessel.
ANSWERS – ALREADY GRADED A+
True or False: Workplace injuries and Illnesses can lower morale and increased cost to
train replacement workers
(True) -
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
According to "The Act, What is the mission of OSHA?
(Protect American Workers) -
To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and
enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
True or False: Section 11(C) of the OSH Act States:
Employers shall furnish to each employees a place of employment which are free from
recognized hazards?
False - Employees are protected from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety
concerns and for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses with OSHA
(Without Fear of Punishment)
What is the Horizontal Standard?
Meaning "general" or across the board
In accordance with (IAW) 1926.20(B) having a safety and health program and job site
inspections by a competent person are two main components of an employer's
,____________________ ____________________ responsibilities.
(Accident Prevention Responsibilities.)
How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees?
1926.150(c)(1)(i)
A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of
the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the
protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed (100 feet).
True or False: Accident prevention signs such as danger, caution and exits signs shall be
visible while working.
True - 1926.200(a)
General signs and symbols required by this subpart shall be (visible) at all times when work
is being performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when the hazards no longer
exist.
What is the maximum deceleration distance a personal fall arrest system shall bring
employees to a stop?
1926.502(d)(16)(iv)
bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an
employee travels to (3.5 feet)
True or False: Only hand and power tools purchased by the employer must be maintained
in a safe condition,
, False -
1926.300(a)
All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the
employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person?
1926.32(m)
"Qualified" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has
successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject
matter, the work, or the project.
How do you protect employee and other employees vision in the vicinity during Arc Welding
operations?
1926.351(e)
("Shielding"). Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations shall be
shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect employees and other
persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc.
True or False: Failure to inspect oil or grease on regulator fitting, valves or cap threads on a
oxygen cylinder can result in fire or explosion.
True - 1926.350(i)
Oil and grease hazards. Oxygen cylinders and fittings shall be kept away from oil or grease.
Cylinders, cylinder caps and valves, couplings, regulators, hose, and apparatus shall be
kept free from oil or greasy substances and shall not be handled with oily hands or gloves.
Oxygen shall not be directed at oily surfaces, greasy clothes, or within a fuel oil or other
storage tank or vessel.
