Osha 510 Exam Questions and Answers | 2026
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Who has the authority to conduct workplace inspections under the OSH Act »
OSHA compliance safety and health officers
Which standard gives OSHA the authority to adopt existing federal standards during the
agency’s first two years »
Section 6(a) of the OSH Act
Which part of the Code of Federal Regulations contains OSHA’s construction standards
»
29 CFR Part 1926
Which part of the CFR contains OSHA’s general industry standards »
29 CFR Part 1910
Which section of the OSH Act covers the general duty clause »
Section 5(a)(1)
How many members are on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission »
Three
Which body hears appeals of OSHA citations and penalties »
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)
Under the OSH Act, how long does an employer have to contest a citation »
15 working days from receipt
Which type of OSHA standard addresses unique hazards like asbestos or lead in
construction »
Specific standards
,Which phrase describes an employer’s obligation to keep records of occupational
injuries and illnesses »
Recordkeeping requirement
Which standard requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious
hazards »
General duty clause (Section 5(a)(1))
Which entity issues OSHA standards »
The Secretary of Labor
Which part of 29 CFR 1926 is known as the Subpart C general safety and health
provisions »
Subpart C (1926.20 through 1926.35)
What is the minimum height for guardrails on a construction scaffold per 1926 Subpart
L»
42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches)
Which Subpart of 1926 covers excavations »
Subpart P
Under Subpart P, what is the maximum allowable slope for Type A soil if benching is
used »
In Type A soil, benching is allowed only in cohesive soils; maximum slope for benching is
3/4:1 (53 degrees) for each bench level
Which soil type is the most stable: Type A, B, or C »
Type A
Which soil type is least stable: Type A, B, or C »
Type C
, Which excavation requirement applies when workers enter a trench 5 feet deep or more
»
A protective system (sloping, shoring, shielding, or benching)
Which standard requires a competent person to inspect excavations daily and after
rainstorms »
1926.651(k)(1)
Which Subpart of 1926 covers fall protection »
Subpart M
Under Subpart M, at what height must conventional fall protection be provided on a
scaffold »
10 feet
Under Subpart M, at what height must conventional fall protection be provided on a
steep roof »
6 feet for low-slope (4:12 or less) actually 15 feet? Correction: For residential
construction? Standard answer: On a steep roof (greater than 4:12 pitch), fall protection
is required at 6 feet above lower level? Actually Subpart M applies to all construction at
6 feet. So: At what height on a residential roof? Uniformly: 6 feet above a lower level for
all construction under Subpart M.
Which fall protection method is acceptable on a leading edge at 8 feet above ground »
Guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system
Which statement about safety nets under Subpart M is true »
They must be installed as close as possible under the walking/working surface, never
more than 30 feet below
What is the maximum free fall distance permitted by a personal fall arrest system »
6 feet
Update | 100% Correct.
Who has the authority to conduct workplace inspections under the OSH Act »
OSHA compliance safety and health officers
Which standard gives OSHA the authority to adopt existing federal standards during the
agency’s first two years »
Section 6(a) of the OSH Act
Which part of the Code of Federal Regulations contains OSHA’s construction standards
»
29 CFR Part 1926
Which part of the CFR contains OSHA’s general industry standards »
29 CFR Part 1910
Which section of the OSH Act covers the general duty clause »
Section 5(a)(1)
How many members are on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission »
Three
Which body hears appeals of OSHA citations and penalties »
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)
Under the OSH Act, how long does an employer have to contest a citation »
15 working days from receipt
Which type of OSHA standard addresses unique hazards like asbestos or lead in
construction »
Specific standards
,Which phrase describes an employer’s obligation to keep records of occupational
injuries and illnesses »
Recordkeeping requirement
Which standard requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious
hazards »
General duty clause (Section 5(a)(1))
Which entity issues OSHA standards »
The Secretary of Labor
Which part of 29 CFR 1926 is known as the Subpart C general safety and health
provisions »
Subpart C (1926.20 through 1926.35)
What is the minimum height for guardrails on a construction scaffold per 1926 Subpart
L»
42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches)
Which Subpart of 1926 covers excavations »
Subpart P
Under Subpart P, what is the maximum allowable slope for Type A soil if benching is
used »
In Type A soil, benching is allowed only in cohesive soils; maximum slope for benching is
3/4:1 (53 degrees) for each bench level
Which soil type is the most stable: Type A, B, or C »
Type A
Which soil type is least stable: Type A, B, or C »
Type C
, Which excavation requirement applies when workers enter a trench 5 feet deep or more
»
A protective system (sloping, shoring, shielding, or benching)
Which standard requires a competent person to inspect excavations daily and after
rainstorms »
1926.651(k)(1)
Which Subpart of 1926 covers fall protection »
Subpart M
Under Subpart M, at what height must conventional fall protection be provided on a
scaffold »
10 feet
Under Subpart M, at what height must conventional fall protection be provided on a
steep roof »
6 feet for low-slope (4:12 or less) actually 15 feet? Correction: For residential
construction? Standard answer: On a steep roof (greater than 4:12 pitch), fall protection
is required at 6 feet above lower level? Actually Subpart M applies to all construction at
6 feet. So: At what height on a residential roof? Uniformly: 6 feet above a lower level for
all construction under Subpart M.
Which fall protection method is acceptable on a leading edge at 8 feet above ground »
Guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system
Which statement about safety nets under Subpart M is true »
They must be installed as close as possible under the walking/working surface, never
more than 30 feet below
What is the maximum free fall distance permitted by a personal fall arrest system »
6 feet
