OSHA 10-HOur GenerAl InduStry QueStIOnS And cOrrect
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OSHA - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's responsibility: - ANSWER-Worker safety and health protection.
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 - ANSWER-Congressional act that created
OSHA
OSHA's Mission: - ANSWER-To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of
America's workers.
The OSH Act - ANSWER-Public Law 91-596
OSHA covers - ANSWER-All private sector employers.
OSHA does not cover - ANSWER-Self-employed, farming families, mine workers
Fatality Catastrophe (FAT/CAT) Reports - ANSWER-Incident reports that are posted to
the OSHA website every week that contain the date of an incident, the company
involved, location, and and a preliminary description.
Right to Know standard - ANSWER-Hazard Communication
OSHA 300 - ANSWER-a log of work related injuries and illnesses that require more than
first aid treatment
, General Duty Clause: Section 5(a)(1) - ANSWER-requires employers to "furnish a place
of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to
cause death or serious physical harm to employees."
OSHA may cite the following violations: - ANSWER-willful violation, serious violation,
other-than-serious violation, and repeated violation
Falls - ANSWER-the most common cause of on-the-job injuries to construction workers.
Guardrails and toeboards must be provided around every open-sided platform or
runway at _____ height - ANSWER-4 feet or higher off the ground or next level
Primary methods available to protect workers from fall hazards: - ANSWER-Fall
protection equipment, safe ladder usage, training
The most common fall prevention system - ANSWER-Guardrail
A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling -
ANSWER-Guardrail
Maximum distance a safety net can be below working surface - ANSWER-30 feet
Amount of force a safety net must be able to absorb - ANSWER-a falling 400-pound bag
of sand
Person Fall Arrest System - ANSWER-Stops a person that is already falling
Workers must wear a full-body harness when working - ANSWER-10 feet or height
above the working surface or in a bucket truck or aerial lift
Voluntary safety and health programs are effective ways to: - ANSWER-Reduce work
related injuries and illnesses, improve morale and productivity and reduce workers'
compensation costs
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OSHA - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's responsibility: - ANSWER-Worker safety and health protection.
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 - ANSWER-Congressional act that created
OSHA
OSHA's Mission: - ANSWER-To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of
America's workers.
The OSH Act - ANSWER-Public Law 91-596
OSHA covers - ANSWER-All private sector employers.
OSHA does not cover - ANSWER-Self-employed, farming families, mine workers
Fatality Catastrophe (FAT/CAT) Reports - ANSWER-Incident reports that are posted to
the OSHA website every week that contain the date of an incident, the company
involved, location, and and a preliminary description.
Right to Know standard - ANSWER-Hazard Communication
OSHA 300 - ANSWER-a log of work related injuries and illnesses that require more than
first aid treatment
, General Duty Clause: Section 5(a)(1) - ANSWER-requires employers to "furnish a place
of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to
cause death or serious physical harm to employees."
OSHA may cite the following violations: - ANSWER-willful violation, serious violation,
other-than-serious violation, and repeated violation
Falls - ANSWER-the most common cause of on-the-job injuries to construction workers.
Guardrails and toeboards must be provided around every open-sided platform or
runway at _____ height - ANSWER-4 feet or higher off the ground or next level
Primary methods available to protect workers from fall hazards: - ANSWER-Fall
protection equipment, safe ladder usage, training
The most common fall prevention system - ANSWER-Guardrail
A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling -
ANSWER-Guardrail
Maximum distance a safety net can be below working surface - ANSWER-30 feet
Amount of force a safety net must be able to absorb - ANSWER-a falling 400-pound bag
of sand
Person Fall Arrest System - ANSWER-Stops a person that is already falling
Workers must wear a full-body harness when working - ANSWER-10 feet or height
above the working surface or in a bucket truck or aerial lift
Voluntary safety and health programs are effective ways to: - ANSWER-Reduce work
related injuries and illnesses, improve morale and productivity and reduce workers'
compensation costs
