OSHA 129 Questions & Answers (100% Correct)
How does OSHA enforce its standards? Correct Answer: Inspections
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? Correct
Answer: Yes
Whose responsibility is it to provide a safe and healthy workplace? Correct Answer: Employers
Which of the following are main responsibilites employers have under OSHA's standards?
Correct Answer: Monitor hazards
Keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses
Provide specific equipment, such as PPE
An OSHA inspection follows a standard process, consisting of three phases. What are these
phases? Correct Answer: Opening conference
Citation period
Walkthrough
An OSHA inspection was conducted at Raul's workplace. He is curious about the results and
wonders what actions his employers might have to take to fix any issues found during the
inspection. Does Raul have a right to this information? Correct Answer: Yes
How many points of contact does this worker have with the ladder? Correct Answer: Three
When is a handrail required for stairs? Correct Answer: After 4 steps
A stairway has 6 steps. Is a handrail required? Correct Answer: A handrail is required.
What are the main causes of deaths and injuries on scaffolds? Correct Answer: Falls
Being struck by objects
Electrocution
Scaffold collapse
Bad planking
When footwear has greater traction, what does this mean? Correct Answer: It is less likely that
the shoe will slip while someone is walking.
Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders? Correct Answer:
Ladders should not be moved while a worker is on them.
Rungs and steps are slip resistant.
Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized.
, Which of these does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize electrocution
hazards? Correct Answer: Controls on equipment and machinery in the workplace
Switches used with generators
Lighting found throughout the building
Appliances such as freezers or refrigerators
Is placing a plug into a wall receptacle with your hand on the plug safe or unsafe? Correct
Answer: Safe
After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on his
car and is electrocuted while opening the car door. What is this an example of? Correct Answer:
Contacting Overhead Power Lines
OSHA standards for electrical equipment and systems cover what elements of an electrical
installation? Correct Answer: Only the exposed or operating elements
In almost all cases, touching power lines or coming into contact with energized sources will
result in what? Correct Answer: Severe injuries or death
Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe? Correct Answer: Unsafe
About 3 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a building fire. While the fire was limited
to one room and there were no injuries, there was about $5,000 worth of structural damage. It
was determined that electrical wiring from the mini-refrigerator to the wall receptacle was the
cause of the fire. Correct Answer: Flexible
This occurs when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from a tool or electrical
system: Correct Answer: Ground Fault
This type of burn occurs when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electric conductors,
conduits, or other energized equipment. It can also occur when clothing catches on fire. Correct
Answer: Thermal Contact Burn
This is the reflex response that occurs when electrical current passes through the human body.
Correct Answer: Electrical shock
Which of the following statements about hearing protection are true? Correct Answer: Earplugs
and earmuffs are the most common types of hearing protection devices.
Long exposure to high levels of noise can damage your hearing.
OSHA requires your employer to provide you with hearing protection when you are exposed to
loud noises for an extended period of time.
Leather palm gloves can protect your hands from what hazards? Correct Answer: Sharp edges
and rough surfaces
What can you use to protect your eyes from impact hazards? Correct Answer: Safety glasses
How does OSHA enforce its standards? Correct Answer: Inspections
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? Correct
Answer: Yes
Whose responsibility is it to provide a safe and healthy workplace? Correct Answer: Employers
Which of the following are main responsibilites employers have under OSHA's standards?
Correct Answer: Monitor hazards
Keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses
Provide specific equipment, such as PPE
An OSHA inspection follows a standard process, consisting of three phases. What are these
phases? Correct Answer: Opening conference
Citation period
Walkthrough
An OSHA inspection was conducted at Raul's workplace. He is curious about the results and
wonders what actions his employers might have to take to fix any issues found during the
inspection. Does Raul have a right to this information? Correct Answer: Yes
How many points of contact does this worker have with the ladder? Correct Answer: Three
When is a handrail required for stairs? Correct Answer: After 4 steps
A stairway has 6 steps. Is a handrail required? Correct Answer: A handrail is required.
What are the main causes of deaths and injuries on scaffolds? Correct Answer: Falls
Being struck by objects
Electrocution
Scaffold collapse
Bad planking
When footwear has greater traction, what does this mean? Correct Answer: It is less likely that
the shoe will slip while someone is walking.
Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders? Correct Answer:
Ladders should not be moved while a worker is on them.
Rungs and steps are slip resistant.
Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized.
, Which of these does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize electrocution
hazards? Correct Answer: Controls on equipment and machinery in the workplace
Switches used with generators
Lighting found throughout the building
Appliances such as freezers or refrigerators
Is placing a plug into a wall receptacle with your hand on the plug safe or unsafe? Correct
Answer: Safe
After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on his
car and is electrocuted while opening the car door. What is this an example of? Correct Answer:
Contacting Overhead Power Lines
OSHA standards for electrical equipment and systems cover what elements of an electrical
installation? Correct Answer: Only the exposed or operating elements
In almost all cases, touching power lines or coming into contact with energized sources will
result in what? Correct Answer: Severe injuries or death
Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe? Correct Answer: Unsafe
About 3 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a building fire. While the fire was limited
to one room and there were no injuries, there was about $5,000 worth of structural damage. It
was determined that electrical wiring from the mini-refrigerator to the wall receptacle was the
cause of the fire. Correct Answer: Flexible
This occurs when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from a tool or electrical
system: Correct Answer: Ground Fault
This type of burn occurs when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electric conductors,
conduits, or other energized equipment. It can also occur when clothing catches on fire. Correct
Answer: Thermal Contact Burn
This is the reflex response that occurs when electrical current passes through the human body.
Correct Answer: Electrical shock
Which of the following statements about hearing protection are true? Correct Answer: Earplugs
and earmuffs are the most common types of hearing protection devices.
Long exposure to high levels of noise can damage your hearing.
OSHA requires your employer to provide you with hearing protection when you are exposed to
loud noises for an extended period of time.
Leather palm gloves can protect your hands from what hazards? Correct Answer: Sharp edges
and rough surfaces
What can you use to protect your eyes from impact hazards? Correct Answer: Safety glasses
