OSHA Exam (questions and answers)2022

Where no specific standards apply to a workplace situation, employers must follow the ___? General Duty Clause What information would you expect to find in a FAT/CAT Report? Information on workplace fatalities and catastrophes 00:51 01:31 Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: The OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300A Summary OSHA standards appear in the ___________ and are then broken down into ____________. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); parts Under the Right to Know Rule, employers need to include information on which one of the following in a written and complete hazard communication program? Container labeling and SDS's You have the right to examine and copy exposure and __________ records. Medical You have the right to raise a safety or health concern, or report a work-related injury or illness with your employer or OSHA without being retaliated against. True Some of the things OSHA does to carry out its mission include; developing job safety and health standards, and enforcing them through worksite inspections, maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses and providing __________ programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health. Training How many days do you have to contact OSHA to file a complaint against your employer if you have been retaliated against for exercising your health and safety rights? 30 days One of the main responsibilities employers have under OSHA is to: Provide training required by OSHA standards Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed to the employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the injury. Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an injury? Yes When you notice a safety hazard, what should your first step be? Inform your supervisor or manager A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) gives information about: Injuries in the workplace******* pg 27 Intro 2 A worker has filed a complaint regarding a serious hazard that could result in a fatality or serious injury. How will OSHA most likely respond? Conduct a worksite inspection The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment is spelled out in: Section 11 (c) of the OSH Act A worker has submitted a complaint online that is non-serious in nature. How will OSHA most likely respond? Contact the employer by phone, fax, or email There are three parts to an OSHA inspection. What are they? An opening conference, a walkthrough, a closing conference Which of the following is a resource within the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues? Union representatives Co-workers Labels and warning signs If you have been punished or discriminated against for using your rights, you must file a complaint with OSHA within how many days of the alleged reprisal for most complaints? 30 When an inspection is conducted in your workplace, you have certain rights. What are these rights? Have a worker representative accompany an inspector on an inspection, find out about inspection results and abatement measures, and object to the date set for a violation to be corrected If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done? They must be flagged with highly visible materials at least every six feet A _________ is defined as a suspension system that allows a worker to descend in a controlled manner and, as needed, to stop at any point to perform work. Rope descent system One way of reducing fall hazards is to keep floors clean and dry. What else can be done to reduce the hazard? Use non-slip material on floors A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling Guardrail There are a number of things that you can do to protect yourself from falls in the workplace. These include using fall protection equipment and using ladders safely. What else can you do? Obtain adequate training Which one of the following is true about employer responsibility in providing fall protection to workers? Employers have flexibility in choosing a fall protection system they believe will work best in a situation What is being described in the following definition: An opening in the floor, platform, or pavement that measures 12 inches or more, and through which persons may fall. Floor Opening Keys to preventing a fall from a ladder include choosing the right ladder for the job and tying the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points. What else can you do to keep safe when using a ladder? Keep your hands free of carrying tools or other materials when climbing a ladder