OSHA 30 Hour Study Guide
The OSH Act is also known by what other name? Correct Answer: Public Law 91-596
What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? Correct Answer: Self-
employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine
workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, atomic energy workers who are covered by
other federal agencies, public employees in state and local governments, although some states
have their own plans that cover these workers
Name three actions OSHA uses to carry out its mission. Correct Answer: 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; Providing training
programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health
Which states have developed public sector state plans? Correct Answer: Connecticut, New
Jersey, Illinois, New York
OSHA requires that each employer post certain materials in a prominent location at the
workplace. What materials are these? Correct Answer: Job Safety and Health Protection
(Workplace Poster OSHA 3165) informing employees of their rights and responsibilities under
the OSH Act; Summaries of petitions for variances from standards or recordkeeping procedures;
Copies of OSHA citations for violations of standards
If an employer disagrees with the results of the OSHA inspection, he or she may submit a written
objection to OSHA, called what? Correct Answer: A contest
Workers' safety and health responsibilities include what six? Correct Answer: Read OSHA
poster; Follow employer's safety and health rules and wear or use all required PPE; Follow safe
work practices for your job, as directed by your employer; Report hazardous conditions to a
supervisor or safety committee; Report hazardous conditions to OSHA if employers do not fix
them; Cooperation with OSHA inspectors
Employer recordkeeping responsibilities involves not only setting up a reporting system and
providing copies of logs upon request, but also posting annual summaries and what else? Correct
Answer: Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
What types of workplaces are exempt from recordkeeping requirements? Correct Answer:
Employers' with 10 employees or less
Which general industry workers are among the most exposed to lead? Correct Answer:
Plumbers, welders, and painters
OSHA also requires that employers pay for most required PPE, except for what types that may
be worn off the job? Correct Answer: Except for uniforms, items worn to keep clean, weather-
, related gear, logging boots, and non-specialty safety toe protective footwear and non-specialty
prescription safety eyewear, as long as the employer permits the items to be worn off the job site.
What four categories do OSHA standards fall into? Correct Answer: General Industry,
Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture
OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of workplace hazards, including what seven? Correct
Answer: Toxic substances, electric hazards, fall hazards, hazardous waste, machine hazards, fire
and explosion hazards, dangerous atmospheres
What are the four priority categories of OSHA inspection? Correct Answer: Imminent Danger,
Fatality/ Catastrophe, Complaints/ Referrals, Programmed Inspections
What are four major stages of an OSHA inspection and what occurs during each? Correct
Answer: 1. Presenting Credentials: CSHO finds out who is in charge and presents his or her
credentials. An employer can require OSHA get a warrant before an inspection is made.
2. Opening Conference: CSHO finds out if workers are represented, and makes sure
representative participates in all phases of the inspection.
a. Explains why OSHA selected the worksite for inspection
b. Obtains information about company, including copy of hazard assessment to see what PPE is
necessary
c. Explains purpose of the visit, scope of the inspection, walkaround procedures, worker
representation, private worker interviews and the closing conference
d. Determines whether facility falls under any inspection exemption through a voluntary
compliance program (if consultation visit)
3. Walkaround: proceed through workplace and violations are observed and documented, may
interview workers, monitor worker exposures
4. Closing Conference: violations and estimated times for correction are discussed; informed of
rights and responsibilities related to inspection; citations are sent in mail at later date
Citations inform the employer and employees of what four matters? Correct Answer:
Regulations and standards the employer allegedly violated; any hazardous working conditions
covered by the OSH Act's General Duty Clause; proposed length of time set for abatement of
hazards; any proposed penalties
How are willful, serious, other-than-serious, and repeated violations defined? Correct Answer:
Willful Violation: violation employer intentionally and knowingly commits or a violation that
employer commits with plan indifference to the law.
Serious Violation: where there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm
could result and the employer knew, or should have known of the hazard.
Other-Than-Serious Violation: violation that has direct relationship to safety and health, but
would probably not cause death or serious physical harm.
Repeated Violation: a violation that is the same or similar to a previous violation.
OSHA considers some jobs and tasks very hazardous, such as what? Correct Answer: Locking
out machinery
The OSH Act is also known by what other name? Correct Answer: Public Law 91-596
What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? Correct Answer: Self-
employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine
workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, atomic energy workers who are covered by
other federal agencies, public employees in state and local governments, although some states
have their own plans that cover these workers
Name three actions OSHA uses to carry out its mission. Correct Answer: 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; Providing training
programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health
Which states have developed public sector state plans? Correct Answer: Connecticut, New
Jersey, Illinois, New York
OSHA requires that each employer post certain materials in a prominent location at the
workplace. What materials are these? Correct Answer: Job Safety and Health Protection
(Workplace Poster OSHA 3165) informing employees of their rights and responsibilities under
the OSH Act; Summaries of petitions for variances from standards or recordkeeping procedures;
Copies of OSHA citations for violations of standards
If an employer disagrees with the results of the OSHA inspection, he or she may submit a written
objection to OSHA, called what? Correct Answer: A contest
Workers' safety and health responsibilities include what six? Correct Answer: Read OSHA
poster; Follow employer's safety and health rules and wear or use all required PPE; Follow safe
work practices for your job, as directed by your employer; Report hazardous conditions to a
supervisor or safety committee; Report hazardous conditions to OSHA if employers do not fix
them; Cooperation with OSHA inspectors
Employer recordkeeping responsibilities involves not only setting up a reporting system and
providing copies of logs upon request, but also posting annual summaries and what else? Correct
Answer: Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
What types of workplaces are exempt from recordkeeping requirements? Correct Answer:
Employers' with 10 employees or less
Which general industry workers are among the most exposed to lead? Correct Answer:
Plumbers, welders, and painters
OSHA also requires that employers pay for most required PPE, except for what types that may
be worn off the job? Correct Answer: Except for uniforms, items worn to keep clean, weather-
, related gear, logging boots, and non-specialty safety toe protective footwear and non-specialty
prescription safety eyewear, as long as the employer permits the items to be worn off the job site.
What four categories do OSHA standards fall into? Correct Answer: General Industry,
Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture
OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of workplace hazards, including what seven? Correct
Answer: Toxic substances, electric hazards, fall hazards, hazardous waste, machine hazards, fire
and explosion hazards, dangerous atmospheres
What are the four priority categories of OSHA inspection? Correct Answer: Imminent Danger,
Fatality/ Catastrophe, Complaints/ Referrals, Programmed Inspections
What are four major stages of an OSHA inspection and what occurs during each? Correct
Answer: 1. Presenting Credentials: CSHO finds out who is in charge and presents his or her
credentials. An employer can require OSHA get a warrant before an inspection is made.
2. Opening Conference: CSHO finds out if workers are represented, and makes sure
representative participates in all phases of the inspection.
a. Explains why OSHA selected the worksite for inspection
b. Obtains information about company, including copy of hazard assessment to see what PPE is
necessary
c. Explains purpose of the visit, scope of the inspection, walkaround procedures, worker
representation, private worker interviews and the closing conference
d. Determines whether facility falls under any inspection exemption through a voluntary
compliance program (if consultation visit)
3. Walkaround: proceed through workplace and violations are observed and documented, may
interview workers, monitor worker exposures
4. Closing Conference: violations and estimated times for correction are discussed; informed of
rights and responsibilities related to inspection; citations are sent in mail at later date
Citations inform the employer and employees of what four matters? Correct Answer:
Regulations and standards the employer allegedly violated; any hazardous working conditions
covered by the OSH Act's General Duty Clause; proposed length of time set for abatement of
hazards; any proposed penalties
How are willful, serious, other-than-serious, and repeated violations defined? Correct Answer:
Willful Violation: violation employer intentionally and knowingly commits or a violation that
employer commits with plan indifference to the law.
Serious Violation: where there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm
could result and the employer knew, or should have known of the hazard.
Other-Than-Serious Violation: violation that has direct relationship to safety and health, but
would probably not cause death or serious physical harm.
Repeated Violation: a violation that is the same or similar to a previous violation.
OSHA considers some jobs and tasks very hazardous, such as what? Correct Answer: Locking
out machinery
