OSHA 510 STUDY GUIDE EXPECTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026 TO 2027
1. Name the 2-costs associate with an accident.
Direct & Indirect Costs
2. Name several examples of indirect cost of accidents.
Lower Morale, Increased Cost, Training Replacement Workers
3. What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law?
1970
4. Why was OSHA formed? What is their Mission?
To protect the S & H of America's workers
5. What is Section 5(a)(1) called?
General Duty Clause
6. What section of the "Act" is for protecting workers from discrimination or retaliation when they file
a complaint about safety?
11 C
7. What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard?
HORI - General applies when condition is not covered by a specific standard, VERT - Covered by a specific
industry
8. Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished?
Yes/by use of CPL's & OSHA directives
9. Explain the inspection process.
Credentials, Opening Conference, Walk, Closing
10. Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite employer.
Controlling, Creating, Exposing, Correcting (Failed to inform other employees)
11. What must an employer do after correcting each violation?
Certify Abatement
12. Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case.
Lost Workday: (Not at work) Restricted work: Only able to work a (Partial Shift)
13. How do employers compare their rates to other employers?
Incident Rate which is the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 employees (full time)
14. What Subpart requires a safety and health program?
Sub-C 1926.20B
15. What is the difference between a competent and qualified person?
Competent: Recognize hazard with the authority. Qualified: Certificate/degree and has demonstrated.
16. What is required by Subpart C for accident Prevention? Employer must provide?
Safety & Health Programs and Jobsite Inspections by Competent Person.
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, 17. Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the safety program. Managers do
this by being an:
Example
18. Under 1925.50, Emergency Plans, in the absence of a close hospital/clinic, what must the employer
provide at the job site?
Person with valid First Aid/CPR available.
19. The employer must provide drinking water at the job site. Will just any container meet the
requirements?
No, it must be tightly closed with tap.
20. What material is hazardous to both male and female reproductive systems: lead or asbestos?
Lead is a Reproductive Standards.
21. What is meant by hierarchy for controlling chemical exposure?
ENG/ADM/PPE
22. At what level of noise must the company provide hearing protection?
85/90
23. Is the employer required to pay for all PPE?
No
24. My employer requires me to wear industrial safety glasses. How do I make sure I am buying the
proper glasses?
Z87.1
25. You are the Safety Director for MMM company. You are requiring the use of respirators. What
standard do you use for guidelines?
1910.134
26. What are the requirements when working near and over water?
PFD, Life Jacket & SKIF
27. What is the maximum travel distance to get a fire extinguisher?
100ft
28. Define flammable and combustible materials. Locate:
Subpart F (Fire)
29. What must be done when transferring flammable liquids from one container to another to
prevent sparking hazards?
Bonding
30. How/where must accident prevention signs be placed to warn employees of a hazard?
So that they are visible
31. What regulation must be followed by flaggers?
Sub G signs, MUTCD
32. What are the requirements when storing on a floor other than slab or grade?
1926.250 A2
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2026 TO 2027
1. Name the 2-costs associate with an accident.
Direct & Indirect Costs
2. Name several examples of indirect cost of accidents.
Lower Morale, Increased Cost, Training Replacement Workers
3. What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law?
1970
4. Why was OSHA formed? What is their Mission?
To protect the S & H of America's workers
5. What is Section 5(a)(1) called?
General Duty Clause
6. What section of the "Act" is for protecting workers from discrimination or retaliation when they file
a complaint about safety?
11 C
7. What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard?
HORI - General applies when condition is not covered by a specific standard, VERT - Covered by a specific
industry
8. Is it important that OSHA is consistent? How is this accomplished?
Yes/by use of CPL's & OSHA directives
9. Explain the inspection process.
Credentials, Opening Conference, Walk, Closing
10. Explain the 4 ways OSHA can cite employer.
Controlling, Creating, Exposing, Correcting (Failed to inform other employees)
11. What must an employer do after correcting each violation?
Certify Abatement
12. Define the difference between a lost workday case and a restricted case.
Lost Workday: (Not at work) Restricted work: Only able to work a (Partial Shift)
13. How do employers compare their rates to other employers?
Incident Rate which is the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 employees (full time)
14. What Subpart requires a safety and health program?
Sub-C 1926.20B
15. What is the difference between a competent and qualified person?
Competent: Recognize hazard with the authority. Qualified: Certificate/degree and has demonstrated.
16. What is required by Subpart C for accident Prevention? Employer must provide?
Safety & Health Programs and Jobsite Inspections by Competent Person.
1
, 17. Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the safety program. Managers do
this by being an:
Example
18. Under 1925.50, Emergency Plans, in the absence of a close hospital/clinic, what must the employer
provide at the job site?
Person with valid First Aid/CPR available.
19. The employer must provide drinking water at the job site. Will just any container meet the
requirements?
No, it must be tightly closed with tap.
20. What material is hazardous to both male and female reproductive systems: lead or asbestos?
Lead is a Reproductive Standards.
21. What is meant by hierarchy for controlling chemical exposure?
ENG/ADM/PPE
22. At what level of noise must the company provide hearing protection?
85/90
23. Is the employer required to pay for all PPE?
No
24. My employer requires me to wear industrial safety glasses. How do I make sure I am buying the
proper glasses?
Z87.1
25. You are the Safety Director for MMM company. You are requiring the use of respirators. What
standard do you use for guidelines?
1910.134
26. What are the requirements when working near and over water?
PFD, Life Jacket & SKIF
27. What is the maximum travel distance to get a fire extinguisher?
100ft
28. Define flammable and combustible materials. Locate:
Subpart F (Fire)
29. What must be done when transferring flammable liquids from one container to another to
prevent sparking hazards?
Bonding
30. How/where must accident prevention signs be placed to warn employees of a hazard?
So that they are visible
31. What regulation must be followed by flaggers?
Sub G signs, MUTCD
32. What are the requirements when storing on a floor other than slab or grade?
1926.250 A2
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