OSHA 30 Hour Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The OSH Act is also known by what other name? - CORRECT ANSWER - Public Law
91-596
What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine
workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, atomic energy workers who are covered by
other federal agencies, public employees in state and local governments, although some states
have their own plans that cover these workers
Name three actions OSHA uses to carry out its mission. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Developing job safety and health standards and enforcing them through worksite inspections;
Maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and
illnesses; Providing training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and
health
Which states have developed public sector state plans? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois, New York
OSHA requires that each employer post certain materials in a prominent location at the
workplace. What materials are these? - CORRECT ANSWER - Job Safety and Health
Protection (Workplace Poster OSHA 3165) informing employees of their rights and
responsibilities under the OSH Act; Summaries of petitions for variances from standards or
recordkeeping procedures; Copies of OSHA citations for violations of standards
If an employer disagrees with the results of the OSHA inspection, he or she may submit a written
objection to OSHA, called what? - CORRECT ANSWER - A contest
Workers' safety and health responsibilities include what six? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Read OSHA poster; Follow employer's safety and health rules and wear or use all required PPE;
, Follow safe work practices for your job, as directed by your employer; Report hazardous
conditions to a supervisor or safety committee; Report hazardous conditions to OSHA if
employers do not fix them; Cooperation with OSHA inspectors
Employer recordkeeping responsibilities involves not only setting up a reporting system and
providing copies of logs upon request, but also posting annual summaries and what else? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
What types of workplaces are exempt from recordkeeping requirements? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Employers' with 10 employees or less
Which general industry workers are among the most exposed to lead? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Plumbers, welders, and painters
OSHA also requires that employers pay for most required PPE, except for what types that may
be worn off the job? - CORRECT ANSWER - Except for uniforms, items worn to keep
clean, weather-related gear, logging boots, and non-specialty safety toe protective footwear and
non-specialty prescription safety eyewear, as long as the employer permits the items to be worn
off the job site.
What four categories do OSHA standards fall into? - CORRECT ANSWER - General
Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture
OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of workplace hazards, including what seven? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Toxic substances, electric hazards, fall hazards, hazardous waste,
machine hazards, fire and explosion hazards, dangerous atmospheres
What are the four priority categories of OSHA inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Imminent Danger, Fatality/ Catastrophe, Complaints/ Referrals, Programmed Inspections
What are four major stages of an OSHA inspection and what occurs during each? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Presenting Credentials: CSHO finds out who is in charge and presents his
or her credentials. An employer can require OSHA get a warrant before an inspection is made.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The OSH Act is also known by what other name? - CORRECT ANSWER - Public Law
91-596
What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine
workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, atomic energy workers who are covered by
other federal agencies, public employees in state and local governments, although some states
have their own plans that cover these workers
Name three actions OSHA uses to carry out its mission. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Developing job safety and health standards and enforcing them through worksite inspections;
Maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and
illnesses; Providing training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and
health
Which states have developed public sector state plans? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois, New York
OSHA requires that each employer post certain materials in a prominent location at the
workplace. What materials are these? - CORRECT ANSWER - Job Safety and Health
Protection (Workplace Poster OSHA 3165) informing employees of their rights and
responsibilities under the OSH Act; Summaries of petitions for variances from standards or
recordkeeping procedures; Copies of OSHA citations for violations of standards
If an employer disagrees with the results of the OSHA inspection, he or she may submit a written
objection to OSHA, called what? - CORRECT ANSWER - A contest
Workers' safety and health responsibilities include what six? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Read OSHA poster; Follow employer's safety and health rules and wear or use all required PPE;
, Follow safe work practices for your job, as directed by your employer; Report hazardous
conditions to a supervisor or safety committee; Report hazardous conditions to OSHA if
employers do not fix them; Cooperation with OSHA inspectors
Employer recordkeeping responsibilities involves not only setting up a reporting system and
providing copies of logs upon request, but also posting annual summaries and what else? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
What types of workplaces are exempt from recordkeeping requirements? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Employers' with 10 employees or less
Which general industry workers are among the most exposed to lead? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Plumbers, welders, and painters
OSHA also requires that employers pay for most required PPE, except for what types that may
be worn off the job? - CORRECT ANSWER - Except for uniforms, items worn to keep
clean, weather-related gear, logging boots, and non-specialty safety toe protective footwear and
non-specialty prescription safety eyewear, as long as the employer permits the items to be worn
off the job site.
What four categories do OSHA standards fall into? - CORRECT ANSWER - General
Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture
OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of workplace hazards, including what seven? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Toxic substances, electric hazards, fall hazards, hazardous waste,
machine hazards, fire and explosion hazards, dangerous atmospheres
What are the four priority categories of OSHA inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Imminent Danger, Fatality/ Catastrophe, Complaints/ Referrals, Programmed Inspections
What are four major stages of an OSHA inspection and what occurs during each? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Presenting Credentials: CSHO finds out who is in charge and presents his
or her credentials. An employer can require OSHA get a warrant before an inspection is made.
