OSH 387 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2025
NEW UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Prior to passage of the OSH Act, job-related accidents caused over 14,000
worker deaths per year. Answer - True
The primary objective of OSHA is to... Answer - assure safe and healthful
working conditions for working men and women
On December 29, 1970, President _____ signed the OSH Act. This act created
____ , the agency which formally came into being on April 28, 1971. Answer -
Nixon, OSHA
The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are: Answer - 1926
and 1910
OSHA applies in: Answer - territories under federal jurisdiction, as well as
states, DC, and Puerto Rico
OSHA's mission is to: Answer - Protect the safety and health of America's
workers
OSHA does not apply to: Answer - -self employed
-family farms
-employers with fewer than 10 employees
, OSHA regulations... Answer - are to be followed by public sector agencies, but
fines cannot be levied
State the General Duty Clause Answer - Each employer shall furnish a place of
employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
If workers feel they have been punished for exercising their safety and health
rights: Answer - they have 30 days to contact OSHA
The General Duty clause is specifically stated in Answer - the OSH Act
The provisions of the General Duty Clause apply to both employers and
employees Answer - True
OSHA enforces thousands of health and safety standards or rules by using the:
Answer - Code of Federal Regulations
OSHA consultative assistance is funded by Answer - OSHA and is free to
employers
What does OSH Act 11(c) states Answer - The Whistler Protection Section
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission is an: Answer -
appellate body
The Secretary of Labor is empowered to appoint an advisory committee to
assist in the promulgation of: Answer - interim standards
NEW UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Prior to passage of the OSH Act, job-related accidents caused over 14,000
worker deaths per year. Answer - True
The primary objective of OSHA is to... Answer - assure safe and healthful
working conditions for working men and women
On December 29, 1970, President _____ signed the OSH Act. This act created
____ , the agency which formally came into being on April 28, 1971. Answer -
Nixon, OSHA
The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are: Answer - 1926
and 1910
OSHA applies in: Answer - territories under federal jurisdiction, as well as
states, DC, and Puerto Rico
OSHA's mission is to: Answer - Protect the safety and health of America's
workers
OSHA does not apply to: Answer - -self employed
-family farms
-employers with fewer than 10 employees
, OSHA regulations... Answer - are to be followed by public sector agencies, but
fines cannot be levied
State the General Duty Clause Answer - Each employer shall furnish a place of
employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
If workers feel they have been punished for exercising their safety and health
rights: Answer - they have 30 days to contact OSHA
The General Duty clause is specifically stated in Answer - the OSH Act
The provisions of the General Duty Clause apply to both employers and
employees Answer - True
OSHA enforces thousands of health and safety standards or rules by using the:
Answer - Code of Federal Regulations
OSHA consultative assistance is funded by Answer - OSHA and is free to
employers
What does OSH Act 11(c) states Answer - The Whistler Protection Section
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission is an: Answer -
appellate body
The Secretary of Labor is empowered to appoint an advisory committee to
assist in the promulgation of: Answer - interim standards
