Lesson 8

Question 1

The OSHA Act was signed into law in ? .

Select one:

a. 1960
b. 1970
c. 1980
d. 1982

Answer 1

b. 1970

Question 2

The purpose of the OSHA Act is to provide every working man and woman in the Nation with a guaranteed safe and healthful workplace.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The ultimate goal of OSHA is to reduce injuries, illnesses, and death of workers to ? .

Select one:

a. 0%
b. 5%
c. 10%
d. 12.5%

Answer 3

a. 0%

Question 4

It is the purpose and policy of the ? to: “Assure as far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation, safe and healthful working conditions.”

Select one:

a. Congress
b. House of Representatives
c. President
d. Senate

Answer 4

a. Congress

Question 5

There are two types of variances that can be issued by OSHA to an employer; these are temporary and ? .

Select one:

a. annual
b. permanent
c. renewable
d. variable

Answer 5

b. permanent

Question 6

The OSH Act covers workers employed in ? .

Select one:

a. charity and disaster relief
b. family farms with no outside employees
c. self-employed businesses
d. state and local government

Answer 6

The OSH Act covers workers employed in ? .
Select one:
a. charity and disaster relief Correct
b. family farms with no outside employees Incorrect
c. self-employed businesses Incorrect
d. state and local government

Question 7

According to OSHA, the employer is NOT responsible for ? .

Select one:

a. evaluating workplace conditions
b. minimizing or eliminating potential hazards
c. providing yearly physicals
d. warning employees of potential hazards

Answer 7

c. providing yearly physicals

Question 8

The OSHA poster #3165 “It’s the Law” is required to be posted in a prominent location for access by all of the workers.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Under OSHA regulations, the employee is not responsible for ? .

Select one:

a. complying with all OSHA standards
b. paying fines from OSHA citations
c. reading the “It’s the Law” poster
d. reporting hazardous conditions to the supervisor

Answer 9

b. paying fines from OSHA citations

Question 10

Any on-the-job accident that results in the death of ? employee(s) must be reported to the nearest OSHA office within eight hours.

Select one:

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Answer 10

a. 1

Question 11

OSHA has the legal authority to, without delay, and at reasonable times ? .

Select one:

a. arrest any employer or worker who they find in violation of OSHA regulations
b. inspect and investigate any place of employment
c. stop work on any job site
d. sue any employer or worker who they find in violation of OSHA regulations fw

Answer 11

b. inspect and investigate any place of employment

Question 12

Upon arrival to perform a worksite inspection, an OSHA inspector’s first step is to ? .

Select one:

a. hold a closing conference
b. hold an opening conference
c. perform a walk around with the employer
d. present his or her credentials

Answer 12

d. present his or her credentials

Question 13

OSHA has ? in which to complete an investigation.

Select one:

a. 2 months
b. 4 months
c. 6 months
d. 8 months

Answer 13

c. 6 months

Question 14

Under OSHA regulations, a violation that has a substantial probability to cause death or severe physical harm is called a(n) ? violation.

Select one:

a. aggravated
b. failure to abate
c. flagrant
d. serious

Answer 14

d. serious

Question 15

When an employer fails to correct a previously cited OSHA violation beyond a prescribed date, it is called a failure to ? .

Select one:

a. abate
b. act
c. enforce
d. respond

Answer 15

b. act

Question 16

An employee representative is permitted to participate during an on-site OSHA inspection.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

After completing a full report, the OSHA compliance officer is responsible for determining the amount of proposed fines.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

By law, every employer covered by the OSH Act must comply with any standards, rules, and regulations issued by OSHA.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Employers are not required to provide their employees the necessary training required by OSHA standards.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 19

False

Question 20

If an employee is exercising their OSHA rights, the employer is not permitted to ? against that worker in any way.

Select one:

a. act
b. discriminate
c. react negatively
d. show favoritism

Answer 20

b. discriminate

Question 21

If a worker believes they are being punished for exercising their rights under OSHA, they must contact the nearest OSHA office within ? of the time they learn of the alleged punishment or discrimination.

Select one:

a. 10 days
b. 20 days
c. 30 days
d. 45 days

Answer 21

c. 30 days

Question 22

The U.S. Congress passed the OSH Act in 1970 because of the horrific statistics on workplace deaths and injuries.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Prior to the formation of OSHA, job-related accidents accounted for nearly ? worker deaths per year.

Select one:

a. 5,000
b. 10,000
c. 14,000
d. 25,000

Answer 23

c. 14,000

Question 24

OSHA has divided the United States into ? regions.

Select one:

a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 16

Answer 24

b. 10

Question 25

Each OSHA region is divided into local area offices; the title of the person in charge of these offices is ? .

Select one:

a. Area Director
b. Area Manager
c. Compliance Officer
d. Inspector General

Answer 25

a. Area Director

Question 26

NFPA 70: National Electrical Code® is one of two consensus standards that provide requirements for electrical safety and electrical installations.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 26

True

Question 27

The OSHA industry standard that would cover the construction of a new overhead transmission line is 29 CFR ? .

Select one:

a. 1915
b. 1926
c. 1929
d. 1930

Answer 27

b. 1926

Question 28

According to the “Code of Federal Regulations,” a ? is to be worn when working from an aerial lift.

Select one:

a. flame-retardant shirt
b. full body harness with 6’ deceleration lanyard
c. long-sleeved shirt, rolled down and buttoned
d. pair of clean leather gloves

Answer 28

b. full body harness with 6’ deceleration lanyard

Question 29

A body belt with a pole strap is an example of a fall ? system.

Select one:

a. arrest
b. attachment
c. restraint
d. suspense

Answer 29

c. restraint