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OSHA 510 Test Questions & Study Guide
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OSHA stands for - ANSWER: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's focus four injuries are: - ANSWER: 1. fall
2. caught-in
3. struck by
4. electrical
OSHA's mission is to and . - ANSWER: save lives and prevent
injuries
OSHA's primary method of enforcement of safety regulations is through .-
ANSWER: worksite inspections
OSHA Mission is to? - ANSWER: To protect the safety of the American workers
Sec 5 of the OSH Act? - ANSWER: General duty clause
Sec 11 of the OSH Act? - ANSWER: Whistle Blower Protection
Sec 18 of the OSH Act ? - ANSWER: State Plan
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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)? - ANSWER: A system of organization
Horizontal Standards? - ANSWER: Condition are not covered by specific industry
standards
Vertical Standards? - ANSWER: Industry Specific Standards (Particular Industry)
Purpose of OSHA Compliance Directives? - ANSWER: To ensure consistent
enforcement
The step or (phrases) of the inspection process? - ANSWER: 1. Presentation of
Credentials
2. Opening Conference
3. Walkaround
4. Closing Conference
OSHA Inspections Priorities ? - ANSWER: 1. Imminent Danger
2. Opening Conference
3. Employee Complaints
4. Referrals
5. Planned or Targeted Inspections
6. Follow Up Inspections
OSHA's requirements for abatement (related to citations) ? - ANSWER: Employer
must certify each violation
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4 "TYPES" of employer and their responsibilities related to a Multi-Employer
Worksite? - ANSWER: 1. Creating
2. Exposing
3. Controlling
4. Correcting
The exemptions related to Recordkeeping? - ANSWER: Size exemption
Low hazard industry exemption
What qualifies as "days away?"? - ANSWER: Calendar days the employee is
unable to work
" does not count the day of the incident"
What qualifies as "restricted" work? - ANSWER: Time and Task
Unable to work a full day or perform a routine job function.
For recordkeeping what is the "Incident rate?" - ANSWER: Number of
injuries/illnesses per 100 full time workers.
Negative impact of workplace illnesses and injuries? - ANSWER: Workers
morale, lost production, company's reputation, medial costs, lost income to worker
ext.
Ways leadership can demonstrate a commitment to safety and health? -
ANSWER: Being an example, following the same rule, being visible etc.
What are the employers responsibilities related to Accident Prevention? -
ANSWER: 1. Initiate and maintain programs necessary to comply with standards.
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2. Provide frequent and regular inspections of the job site- remove tag or lock out
on any machinery tool or material which is not in compliance with application
standards.
3. Permit Qualified Person to operate equipment.
Definition of a Qualified Person? - ANSWER: Has a recognized
degree/certificate, professional standing or has demonstrated and ability to solve
problems related to specific work.
Definition of a Competent person? - ANSWER: Is capable of identifying a hazard
and has the authority to correct or eliminate/stop them or the job.
The requirements for Medical Services? - ANSWER: Arrangements are made
before the project begins. If no facility is closed by, a person with valid 1st Aid
Training Certificate.
Requirements for containers of drinking (potable) water? - ANSWER: Tighty
Closed, Equipped with a Tap and Labeled
4 Four Elements of the Hazard Communication Program? - ANSWER: 1. Written
Program
2. Labels
3. SDS
4. Training
How might construction workers be exposed to lead
(a reproductive toxin)? - ANSWER: Demolition or Salvage operations removal of
materials containing LEAD and Residential Renovations.
OSHA 510 Test Questions & Study Guide
(2025/2026 Updated Version) | Complete 350 Real
Exam Questions & 100% Verified Correct Answers |
Top Graded A+ Prep Pack
OSHA stands for - ANSWER: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's focus four injuries are: - ANSWER: 1. fall
2. caught-in
3. struck by
4. electrical
OSHA's mission is to and . - ANSWER: save lives and prevent
injuries
OSHA's primary method of enforcement of safety regulations is through .-
ANSWER: worksite inspections
OSHA Mission is to? - ANSWER: To protect the safety of the American workers
Sec 5 of the OSH Act? - ANSWER: General duty clause
Sec 11 of the OSH Act? - ANSWER: Whistle Blower Protection
Sec 18 of the OSH Act ? - ANSWER: State Plan
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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)? - ANSWER: A system of organization
Horizontal Standards? - ANSWER: Condition are not covered by specific industry
standards
Vertical Standards? - ANSWER: Industry Specific Standards (Particular Industry)
Purpose of OSHA Compliance Directives? - ANSWER: To ensure consistent
enforcement
The step or (phrases) of the inspection process? - ANSWER: 1. Presentation of
Credentials
2. Opening Conference
3. Walkaround
4. Closing Conference
OSHA Inspections Priorities ? - ANSWER: 1. Imminent Danger
2. Opening Conference
3. Employee Complaints
4. Referrals
5. Planned or Targeted Inspections
6. Follow Up Inspections
OSHA's requirements for abatement (related to citations) ? - ANSWER: Employer
must certify each violation
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4 "TYPES" of employer and their responsibilities related to a Multi-Employer
Worksite? - ANSWER: 1. Creating
2. Exposing
3. Controlling
4. Correcting
The exemptions related to Recordkeeping? - ANSWER: Size exemption
Low hazard industry exemption
What qualifies as "days away?"? - ANSWER: Calendar days the employee is
unable to work
" does not count the day of the incident"
What qualifies as "restricted" work? - ANSWER: Time and Task
Unable to work a full day or perform a routine job function.
For recordkeeping what is the "Incident rate?" - ANSWER: Number of
injuries/illnesses per 100 full time workers.
Negative impact of workplace illnesses and injuries? - ANSWER: Workers
morale, lost production, company's reputation, medial costs, lost income to worker
ext.
Ways leadership can demonstrate a commitment to safety and health? -
ANSWER: Being an example, following the same rule, being visible etc.
What are the employers responsibilities related to Accident Prevention? -
ANSWER: 1. Initiate and maintain programs necessary to comply with standards.
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2. Provide frequent and regular inspections of the job site- remove tag or lock out
on any machinery tool or material which is not in compliance with application
standards.
3. Permit Qualified Person to operate equipment.
Definition of a Qualified Person? - ANSWER: Has a recognized
degree/certificate, professional standing or has demonstrated and ability to solve
problems related to specific work.
Definition of a Competent person? - ANSWER: Is capable of identifying a hazard
and has the authority to correct or eliminate/stop them or the job.
The requirements for Medical Services? - ANSWER: Arrangements are made
before the project begins. If no facility is closed by, a person with valid 1st Aid
Training Certificate.
Requirements for containers of drinking (potable) water? - ANSWER: Tighty
Closed, Equipped with a Tap and Labeled
4 Four Elements of the Hazard Communication Program? - ANSWER: 1. Written
Program
2. Labels
3. SDS
4. Training
How might construction workers be exposed to lead
(a reproductive toxin)? - ANSWER: Demolition or Salvage operations removal of
materials containing LEAD and Residential Renovations.
