Employee Safety and Administration (Overview)

Question 1

True or False. Employers must post OSHA posters in a conspicuous place.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Are MIOSHA inspectors permitted to conduct an inspection without advanced warning to the employer?

a: Yes
b: No

Answer 2

a: Yes

Question 3

If an injury only requires first aid, would that incident need to be recorded?

a: No
b: Yes

Answer 3

a: No

Question 4

The purpose of a/an _________ is to provide detailed information on each hazardous chemical at the job site, informing employees of potential dangers.

a: SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
b: OR-OSHA 300A
c: Injury Prevention Committee
d: Environmental Control Plan

Answer 4

a: SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

Question 5

Which is NOT an employer’s right regarding an MIOSHA inspections?

a: To attend or refuse to attend the opening and closing conferences
b: To correct violations during the inspections
c: To be notified before the inspection to prepare for the inspection
d: To protect trade secrets

Answer 5

c: To be notified before the inspection to prepare for the inspection

Question 6

What information about hazardous chemicals is NOT found on an SDS?

a: Chemical characteristics
b: The potential for fire and explosion
c: Medical conditions that are often aggravated by exposure
d: Effective and ineffective protective measures

Answer 6

d: Effective and ineffective protective measures

Question 7

A MIOSHA compliance officer would be most likely to check which of the following:

a: Whether the building permit is accurate and up to date
b: Whether tennis shoes are being worn by the workers
c: If the builder is in compliance with the minimum wage law
d: All of the above

Answer 7

b: Whether tennis shoes are being worn by the workers

Question 8

Does an employer have the right to correct violations during an MIOSHA inspection, hoping to lessen the penalty?

a: Yes
b: No

Answer 8

a: Yes

Question 9

True or False. Companies with fewer than 10 employees are not required to prepare a written hazard communication program, even though hazardous chemicals are being used.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

MIOSHA on-site consultation services include which of the following?

a: Walk-through surveys
b: Training
c: Abatement advice
d: a and b
e: All of the above

Answer 10

e: All of the above

Question 11

_________ are responsible for ensuring the use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, hearing protection and eye and face protection.

a: Employees
b: OSHA officials
c: Employers
d: Competent Persons

Answer 11

c: Employers

Question 12

Employers are required to post OSHA Form _______ (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) in a conspicuous spot.

a: 300
b: 301
c: 300A
d: 301A

Answer 12

c: 300A

Question 13

MIOSHA records must be kept by the employer for at least ____ years following the year to which they pertain. Exposure and medical records must be kept for_____ years.

a: 3 and 7
b: 5 and 15
c: 5 and 30
d: 3 and 30

Answer 13

c: 5 and 30

Question 14

These are violations committed with an intentional disregard of, or plain indifference to the requirement of the MIOSHA regulations. The initial penalty is a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $70,000.

a: Repeat
b: Serious
c: Ongoing
d: Willful

Answer 14

d: Willful

Question 15

The duties of the DEQ include which of the following?

a: Issuing permits
b: Conducting inspections
c: Enforcing environmental laws
d: All of the above

Answer 15

d: All of the above