APHR CHAPTER 1 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When did congress pass OSHA? - ANS 1970
Who does the OSHA act cover? - ANS all employers and their employees in each of the 50
states, the district of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S territories
A person engaged in business affecting commerce who has employees, but does not include the
united states (not including the postal service) or any state or political subdivision of a state -
ANS Employee
Who does the OSHA act not cover? - ANS -Self employed people
-farms which employ immediate family members of the farmers family
-federal agencies under the authority of other federal laws, which regulate worker safety. (i.e
mining, nuclear energy, nuclear weapons manufacturing, and many aspects of the
transportation industries)
-employess of state and local governments, unless they are in one of the states operating an
OSHA-approved state plan
What are the 2 regulatory functions of OSHA? - ANS Setting standards and conducting
inspections
What rights does the OSHA grant employees? - ANS -filing complaints with OSHA about
safety and health conditions in their workplace-with some confidentiality
-contesting standard violation time limits for corrective actions
-participating in OSHA workplace inspection
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, What is the general duty clause (GDC)? - ANS states that each employer "shall furnish a place
of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to their employees"
who doesn't need to keep an OSHA injury and illness record? - ANS -employers with
consistently under 10 employees during the previous calendar year. (unless OSHA or the
Bureau of labor statistics informs them in writing to keep records)
-if an employers business is classified and low hazard (unless asked to in writing)
which industries are currently designated as "low hazard"? - ANS -automobile dealers
-apparel and accessory stores
-eating and drinking establishments
-most finance, insurance, and real estate industries
-certain services such as personal and business services, medical and dental offices, and legal,
educational, and membership orgs.
A log that classifies work-related injuries and illnesses and notes the extent and severity of each
case.all occupational injuries and illnesses that require more than basic first aid must be
recorded - ANS Form 300 log
employers must record work-related injuried and illnesses that result in: - ANS -death
-days away from work
-restricted work activity or job transfer
-medical treatment beyond first aid
-loss of consciousness
an injury that break the skin with an object potentially contaminated with another individuals
blood - ANS needle stick injuries
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When did congress pass OSHA? - ANS 1970
Who does the OSHA act cover? - ANS all employers and their employees in each of the 50
states, the district of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S territories
A person engaged in business affecting commerce who has employees, but does not include the
united states (not including the postal service) or any state or political subdivision of a state -
ANS Employee
Who does the OSHA act not cover? - ANS -Self employed people
-farms which employ immediate family members of the farmers family
-federal agencies under the authority of other federal laws, which regulate worker safety. (i.e
mining, nuclear energy, nuclear weapons manufacturing, and many aspects of the
transportation industries)
-employess of state and local governments, unless they are in one of the states operating an
OSHA-approved state plan
What are the 2 regulatory functions of OSHA? - ANS Setting standards and conducting
inspections
What rights does the OSHA grant employees? - ANS -filing complaints with OSHA about
safety and health conditions in their workplace-with some confidentiality
-contesting standard violation time limits for corrective actions
-participating in OSHA workplace inspection
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, What is the general duty clause (GDC)? - ANS states that each employer "shall furnish a place
of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to their employees"
who doesn't need to keep an OSHA injury and illness record? - ANS -employers with
consistently under 10 employees during the previous calendar year. (unless OSHA or the
Bureau of labor statistics informs them in writing to keep records)
-if an employers business is classified and low hazard (unless asked to in writing)
which industries are currently designated as "low hazard"? - ANS -automobile dealers
-apparel and accessory stores
-eating and drinking establishments
-most finance, insurance, and real estate industries
-certain services such as personal and business services, medical and dental offices, and legal,
educational, and membership orgs.
A log that classifies work-related injuries and illnesses and notes the extent and severity of each
case.all occupational injuries and illnesses that require more than basic first aid must be
recorded - ANS Form 300 log
employers must record work-related injuried and illnesses that result in: - ANS -death
-days away from work
-restricted work activity or job transfer
-medical treatment beyond first aid
-loss of consciousness
an injury that break the skin with an object potentially contaminated with another individuals
blood - ANS needle stick injuries
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