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How does OSHA enforce its standards? - ANSWER Inspections
Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was
not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed
to the employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the
injury. Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an
injury? - ANSWER Yes
Whose responsibility is it to provide a safe and healthy workplace? -
ANSWER Employers
Which of the following are main responsibilites employers have under OSHA's standards? -
ANSWER Monitor hazards
Keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses
Provide specific equipment, such as PPE
An OSHA inspection follows a standard process, consisting of three phases. What are these
phases? - ANSWER Opening conference
Citation period
Walkthrough
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,An OSHA inspection was conducted at Raul's workplace. He is curious about the results and
wonders what actions his employers might have to take to fix any issues found during the
inspection. Does Raul have a right to this information? - ANSWER Yes
How many points of contact does this worker have with the ladder? - ANSWER Three
When is a handrail required for stairs? - ANSWER After 4 steps
A stairway has 6 steps. Is a handrail required? - ANSWER A handrail is required.
What are the main causes of deaths and injuries on scaffolds? - ANSWER Falls
Being struck by objects
Electrocution
Scaffold collapse
Bad planking
When footwear has greater traction, what does this mean? - ANSWER It is less likely
that the shoe will slip while someone is walking.
Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders? -
ANSWER Ladders should not be moved while a worker is on them.
Rungs and steps are slip resistant.
Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized.
Which of these does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize
electrocution hazards? - ANSWER Controls on equipment and machinery in the
workplace
Switches used with generators
Lighting found throughout the building
2
, Appliances such as freezers or refrigerators
Is placing a plug into a wall receptacle with your hand on the plug safe or unsafe? -
ANSWER Safe
After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on
his car and is electrocuted while opening the car door. What is this an example of? -
ANSWER Contacting Overhead Power Lines
OSHA standards for electrical equipment and systems cover what elements of an electrical
installation? - ANSWER Only the exposed or operating elements
In almost all cases, touching power lines or coming into contact with energized sources will
result in what? - ANSWER Severe injuries or death
Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe? -
ANSWER Unsafe
About 3 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a building fire. While the fire was
limited to one room and there were no injuries, there was about $5,000 worth of structural
damage. It was determined that electrical wiring from the mini-refrigerator to the wall
receptacle was the cause of the fire. - ANSWER Flexible
This occurs when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from a tool or
electrical system: - ANSWER Ground Fault
This type of burn occurs when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electric
conductors, conduits, or other energized equipment. It can also occur when clothing catches
on fire. - ANSWER Thermal Contact Burn
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How does OSHA enforce its standards? - ANSWER Inspections
Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was
not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed
to the employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the
injury. Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an
injury? - ANSWER Yes
Whose responsibility is it to provide a safe and healthy workplace? -
ANSWER Employers
Which of the following are main responsibilites employers have under OSHA's standards? -
ANSWER Monitor hazards
Keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses
Provide specific equipment, such as PPE
An OSHA inspection follows a standard process, consisting of three phases. What are these
phases? - ANSWER Opening conference
Citation period
Walkthrough
1
,An OSHA inspection was conducted at Raul's workplace. He is curious about the results and
wonders what actions his employers might have to take to fix any issues found during the
inspection. Does Raul have a right to this information? - ANSWER Yes
How many points of contact does this worker have with the ladder? - ANSWER Three
When is a handrail required for stairs? - ANSWER After 4 steps
A stairway has 6 steps. Is a handrail required? - ANSWER A handrail is required.
What are the main causes of deaths and injuries on scaffolds? - ANSWER Falls
Being struck by objects
Electrocution
Scaffold collapse
Bad planking
When footwear has greater traction, what does this mean? - ANSWER It is less likely
that the shoe will slip while someone is walking.
Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders? -
ANSWER Ladders should not be moved while a worker is on them.
Rungs and steps are slip resistant.
Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized.
Which of these does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize
electrocution hazards? - ANSWER Controls on equipment and machinery in the
workplace
Switches used with generators
Lighting found throughout the building
2
, Appliances such as freezers or refrigerators
Is placing a plug into a wall receptacle with your hand on the plug safe or unsafe? -
ANSWER Safe
After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on
his car and is electrocuted while opening the car door. What is this an example of? -
ANSWER Contacting Overhead Power Lines
OSHA standards for electrical equipment and systems cover what elements of an electrical
installation? - ANSWER Only the exposed or operating elements
In almost all cases, touching power lines or coming into contact with energized sources will
result in what? - ANSWER Severe injuries or death
Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe? -
ANSWER Unsafe
About 3 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a building fire. While the fire was
limited to one room and there were no injuries, there was about $5,000 worth of structural
damage. It was determined that electrical wiring from the mini-refrigerator to the wall
receptacle was the cause of the fire. - ANSWER Flexible
This occurs when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from a tool or
electrical system: - ANSWER Ground Fault
This type of burn occurs when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electric
conductors, conduits, or other energized equipment. It can also occur when clothing catches
on fire. - ANSWER Thermal Contact Burn
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