OSHA 510 STUDY GUIDE EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS 2026 -2027 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
Name the 2-costs associate with an accident. - (Answer)Direct & Indirect Costs
Name several examples of indirect cost of accidents. - (Answer)Lower Morale, Increased
Cost, Training Replacement Workers
What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law? - (Answer)1970
Why was OSHA formed? What is their Mission? - (Answer)To protect the S & H 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)11 C
What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard? - (Answer)HORI -
General applies when condition is not covered by a specific standard, VERT - Covered by
a specific industry
Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished? - (Answer)Yes/by use
of CPL's & OSHA directives
,Explain the inspection process. - (Answer)Credentials, Opening Conference, Walk,
Closing
Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite employer. - (Answer)Controlling, Creating, Exposing,
Correcting (Failed to inform other employees)
What must an employer do after correcting each violation? - (Answer)Certify Abatement
Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case. - (Answer)Lost
Workday: (Not at work) Restricted work: Only able to work a (Partial Shift)
How do employers compare their rates to other employers? - (Answer)Incident Rate
which is the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 employees (full time)
What Subpart requires a safety and health program? - (Answer)Sub-C 1926.20B
What is the difference between a competent and qualified person? - (Answer)Competent:
Recognize hazard with the authority. Qualified: Certificate/degree and has demonstrated.
What is required by Subpart C for accident Prevention? Employer must provide? -
(Answer)Safety & Health Programs and Jobsite Inspections by Competent Person.
, Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the safety program.
Managers do this by being an: - (Answer)Example
Under 1925.50, Emergency Plans, in the absence of a close hospital/clinic, what must the
employer provide at the job site? - (Answer)Person with valid First Aid/CPR available.
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: lead or
asbestos? - (Answer)Lead is a Reproductive Standards.
What is meant by hierarchy for controlling chemical exposure? -
(Answer)ENG/ADM/PPE
At what level of noise must the company provide hearing protection? - (Answer)85/90
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
EXPERT SOLUTIONS 2026 -2027 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
Name the 2-costs associate with an accident. - (Answer)Direct & Indirect Costs
Name several examples of indirect cost of accidents. - (Answer)Lower Morale, Increased
Cost, Training Replacement Workers
What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law? - (Answer)1970
Why was OSHA formed? What is their Mission? - (Answer)To protect the S & H 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)11 C
What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard? - (Answer)HORI -
General applies when condition is not covered by a specific standard, VERT - Covered by
a specific industry
Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished? - (Answer)Yes/by use
of CPL's & OSHA directives
,Explain the inspection process. - (Answer)Credentials, Opening Conference, Walk,
Closing
Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite employer. - (Answer)Controlling, Creating, Exposing,
Correcting (Failed to inform other employees)
What must an employer do after correcting each violation? - (Answer)Certify Abatement
Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case. - (Answer)Lost
Workday: (Not at work) Restricted work: Only able to work a (Partial Shift)
How do employers compare their rates to other employers? - (Answer)Incident Rate
which is the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 employees (full time)
What Subpart requires a safety and health program? - (Answer)Sub-C 1926.20B
What is the difference between a competent and qualified person? - (Answer)Competent:
Recognize hazard with the authority. Qualified: Certificate/degree and has demonstrated.
What is required by Subpart C for accident Prevention? Employer must provide? -
(Answer)Safety & Health Programs and Jobsite Inspections by Competent Person.
, Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the safety program.
Managers do this by being an: - (Answer)Example
Under 1925.50, Emergency Plans, in the absence of a close hospital/clinic, what must the
employer provide at the job site? - (Answer)Person with valid First Aid/CPR available.
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: lead or
asbestos? - (Answer)Lead is a Reproductive Standards.
What is meant by hierarchy for controlling chemical exposure? -
(Answer)ENG/ADM/PPE
At what level of noise must the company provide hearing protection? - (Answer)85/90
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
