OVERVIEW PRACTICE EXAM WITH Q&A
NEWLY MODIFIED TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
An example of a direct cost is -- ANSWER--a. medical cost
b. physical therapy
c. repair costs for damaged equipment
d. continuation of pay
e. administrative
the four types of and definitions of employers in a multi-employer
situation are
-- ANSWER--1. creating employer
2. exposing employer
3. correcting
4. controlling
For all trenches deeper than 5 feet, OSHA requires what to protect
workers from cave-in? -- ANSWER--a. sloping
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,b. shoring
c. benching
d. shielding
When the OSHA CSHO arrives at a site to conduct a focused
inspection, they will determine: -- ANSWER--1. whether there is a
project coordination by the general contractor
2. review the projects safety and health program for adequacy
3. determine if there is a competent person
The four types of OSHA citations and dollar amounts of fines are: --
ANSWER-
-1. Willful up to $134,937
2. Serious up to $13,494
3. Other-than-serious up to $13,494
4. Repeated up to $134,937
The effects of workplace injuries and illnesses include -- ANSWER--
a. lower morale
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,b. increased costs to retain workers
c. slower production rates
d. higher turnover
e. increased worker's compensation rates
In the correct order, what is OSHA's inspection priority? --
ANSWER--1.
imminent danger
2. fatality or hospitalization
3. worker complaints/referrals
4. targeted inspections
5. follow-up inspection
OSHA's focus four injuries are: -- ANSWER--1. fall
2. caught-in
3. struck by
4. electrical
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, OSHA's mission is to _____ and _____. -- ANSWER--save lives and
prevent injuries
OSHA stands for -- ANSWER--Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
OSHA's primary method of enforcement of safety regulations is
through _____. -- ANSWER--worksite inspections
PPE stands for -- ANSWER--Person Protective Equipment
OSHA was formed because _____ were increasing. -- ANSWER--
injuries and illnesses
OSHA was signed into law by President _____ in December of
_____. --
ANSWER--Nixon; 1970
OSHA standards are found in the -- ANSWER--title 29 labor CFR
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