OSHA Certification Final Exam 2026/2027 | Latest Practice Questions & Verified Answers | Grade A

OSHA Certification Final Exam 2026/2027 | Latest Practice Questions & Verified Answers | Grade A 1. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information? OSHA and NIOSH 2. OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or excavation that is _________ or more in depth. 6 feet 3. Every supported scaffold and its components must support, without failure, its own weight and at least _______ the intended load. 4 times 4. During an OSHA inspection: You have the right to talk to the inspector privately 5. The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in: Parts 1926 and 1910 6. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be: Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed 7. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days? OSHA citations and abatement verification notices 8. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference? Section 11(c) 9. OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery C. Both A and B are correct D. None of the above 10. Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until: It is determined to have strength and structural integrity to support intended loads 11. From your choices below, what would you consider to be a "major" fall hazard in construction? A. Roof edges and floor openings B. Steel erection C. Improper scaffold construction D. Unsafe use of portable ladders E. All the above 12. Climbing on the cross braces of scaffolds is allowed: Never 13. If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment, or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be: Removed immediately from service 14. More than 33% of fatalities in construction are from a combination of falls from: Roofs 15. Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include: A. Falls to the ground or lower levels B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings C. Falls through the floor or roof surface D. Falls on the same level E. All the above 16. How can YOU prevent a fall from a ladder? A. Choose the right ladder for the job B. Tie the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary C. Don't carry tools or other materials in-hand while climbing the ladder D. All the above 17. Three major components of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) include; anchor and the anchorage connector; full body harness; and: Connecting device (lanyard with shock absorber/retractable lifeline, snap hooks) 18. When using scaffolds, make sure there is which of the following? A. Safe and compliant access and egress B. Full planking C. Stable footing D. Guard railing E. All of the above 19. Preventing fall hazards is a critical part of the construction planning process. Controls to mitigate fall hazards include installing which of the following? A. Guardrails B. Walls C. Protective covers D. Parapets E. All of the above 20. OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most correct? A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery C. Both A and B are correct D. None of the above 21. D-rings and snap-hooks must have a minimum tensile strength of: 5,000 pounds 22. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a _______ as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two. Qualified Person 23. Preventing fall hazards is a critical part of the construction planning process. Controls to mitigate fall hazards include installing which of the following? A. Guardrails B. Walls C. Protective covers D. Parapets E. All of the above 24. Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH Act's: General Duty Clause 25. Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA, when the employee has been discriminated against for reporting a safety or health hazard? 30 days 26. True or False: OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). True 27. True or False: A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace. True 28. Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an "It's the Law" poster. What does this poster address? Safety and health information 29. Which of following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical? Safety Data Sheet for the chemical 30. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into ___________, which group together specific and detailed standards. Subparts 31. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation? A. Repeat B. Serious C. Willful D. All of the above 32. Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300A Summaries 33. Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to? Your employer 34. True or False: OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture. True 35. What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely? Imminent danger 36. True or False: You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer. True 37. The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers: The right to a safe and healthful workplace. 38. OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE)? Hard hats 39. The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of punishment is spelled out in: Section 11(c) of the OSH Act 40. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the: Written procedures and any additional training that may be required 25. One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards , is to: Provide training 26. What is OSHA's mission? To save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers. 27. Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA? A. Email B. In person at a local office C. Phone D. All of the above 28. Which groups do NOT come under OSHA's coverage? A. Public workers who are employed by state agencies B. Self-Employed workers C. Workers employed by construction companies D. Both A and B 29. Workers must be trained in which of the following? A. Lockout/Tagout B. Fall Hazards C. Bloodborne Pathogens D. All of the Above 30. The OSH Act covers: A. All private sector companies B. Manufacturing, Construction, longshoring, agriculture, law, and others C. The self employed D. Both a and b 31. Which of the following industries has the highest fatality rate on an annual basis (1,100 workers per year)? A. The nuclear industry B. The oil refining industry C. The chemical manufacturing industry D. The construction industry 32. State OSHA plans are plans authorized by Federal OSHA; what is true of these state operated plans? A. State plans are authorized by Federal OSHA B. State plans must be at least as stringent as the Federal requirements C. State plan programs respond to accidents and employee complaints, like federal OSHA D. All of the above 36. The Fat-Cat report refers to: A table that contains the weekly summaries of fatalities and catastrophes SDS (safety data sheets) should contain: chemical name, hazardous ingredients, physical + chemical characteristics, compatibility, etc What does NIOSH stand for? National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health What does OSHA stand for? Occupational Safety and Health Administration