OSHA 10 Verified Solutions

OSHA 10 Verified Solutions 1. What does OSHA stand for? � Occupational Safety and Health Administration (correct) 2. When was OSHA initiated? By whom? ️December 29, 1970, signed by President Nixon 3. Did any laws exist for safety and health hazards before OSHA? No 4. How many workers die every day from job injuries, on average? 15 5. How many workers die annually from work-related injuries? 5,600 6. How many non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses are reported annually? 4 million 7. What is the main responsibility of OSHA? � Health protection and safety of workers (correct) 8. When did OSHA become a formal agency? April 28, 1971 9. Who is not covered by OSHA? Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine workers, and public employees in state and local governments (some states have their own plans covering these workers) 10. What is OSHA's mission? "Save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers" 11. How does OSHA carry out its mission? -Develops job safety and health standards and enforces them through worksite inspections; maintains a reporting and record-keeping system; provides training programs 12. What rights do you have under OSHA? -A safe and healthful workplace; know about hazardous chemicals; information about injuries and illnesses in your workplace; complain or request hazard correction from employer; training; hazard exposure and medical records; file a complaint with OSHA; participate in OSHA inspection; be free from retaliation from exercising safety and health rights 13. Which right is exemplified by the quote "Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees"? The right to a safe and healthful workplace 14. Is a written hazard communication program required by law? True 15. What must be included in a written hazard communication program under the right to know about hazardous chemicals? Labels on containers, MSDSs, worker training (including effects of chemical hazards and protection) 16. What is the OSHA record-keeping rule? Most employers with more than 10 workers must keep a log of injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300); workers can review the current log and logs within the past 5 years; workers can review the annually posted summary of the injuries and illnesses 17. How many years can workers review the logs? 5 years 18. Can workers express their concerns without fear of termination or discrimination, but... � ...the complaint must be in good faith T/F: Workers have to tell OSHA their name when they file a complaint. ️False, you can remain anonymous T/F: After filing a complain, worker's can find out OSHA's action on the complaint ️True What are some ways to file an OSHA complaint? ️-OSHA's website online -Telephone -Visit local offices -Complete form--BE SPECIFIC -Then, OSHA will determine if an inspection is needed -Do not need to reveal your name How can you participate in an OSHA inspection? ️-A representative can accompany the OSHA inspector during the inspection -Workers can privately speak with the inspector -Workers can show inspectors hazards, describe injuries, illnesses, or near misses -Workers can learn inspection rules -Workers can object to dates set for correction of violations (may feel that they need more time) Workers have __ days to contact OSHA if they feel their right to be free from retaliation is being violated. ️30 days What are some things covered under the right to be free from retaliation? ️-Workers should be free of fear or punishment (in OSH act) -Workers have 30 days to contact OSHA if they feel this right is being violated -Workers can refuse to do a job if they feel that they are exposed to imminent danger