questions and answers \a+ pass
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What does OSHA stand for? - n
ANS✔
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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President Nixon signed the OSH Act in what year? - n
ANS✔
1970
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In what year was OSHA created by the OSH Act? - n
ANS✔
1971
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In the OSH Act, what are the specific duties of the employer listed in the General
Duty Clause(Section 5)? - n
ANS✔
Provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards; shall comply with the
occupational safety and health listed under the act
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In the OSH Act, what are the specific duties of the employee listed in the General
Duty Clause(Section 5)? - n
, ANS✔
Shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules,
regulations, and orders in the act that are applicable to their own actions
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OSHA's Mission Statement - n
ANS✔
Ensure safe and healthful conditions for working men and women by setting and
enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
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What are the rights granted to employees under OSHA? - n
ANS✔
The right to:
- A safe and healthful workplace
- Know about hazardous chemicals
- Report and injury to employer
- Complain or request hazard correction from employer
- Training
- Hazard exposure and medical records
- File a complaint with OSHA
- Participate in an OSHA inspection
- Be free from retaliation for exercising any of these rights
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T/F: Workers have the right to view the annually posted summary of injuries and
illnesses - n
ANS✔
True
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