OSHA 501 Industry Trainer (2016) Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970? - Correct answer-1) to assure safe & healthful
working conditions
2) to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by OSHA? - Correct answer-1) imminent danger
situations
2) inspections of fatalities/catastrophes
3) complaints/referrals
4) programmed inspections
If employee believes they were treated unfairly by being issued a citation &
decides to contest the citation, they must - Correct answer-notify OSHA in writing
in 15 days
Employee rights under the OSH Act of 1970 - Correct answer-1) right to inspect
certain records & citations
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,2) right to protection from discrimination for filing a complaint against their
employer
3) right to be represented during safety & health inspections of their workplace
4) right to comment on new standards or changes in standards
Describe Egress - Correct answer-The way to, through & away from an exit
Difference between vertical & horizontal standards? - Correct answer-Vertical -
applicable to one specific industry or jobs
Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve - Correct answer-ordinary combustible materials like paper &
wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammable & Combustible liquids? - Correct
answer-Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Combustibles need to be raised to higher temperatures to ignite
What is meant by Performance Standard? - Correct answer-A series of steps to
achieve the final goal of complete protection
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, Why are toeboards required in addition to guardrails in many industrial situations?
- Correct answer-1) Toeboard prevent a worker from slipping & falling under the
guardrail
2) Prevents objects from being kicked onto workers below
The CSHO will encourage employee(s) to participate during an OSHA inspection
when? - Correct answer-1) during opening conference
2) interviewed about health & safety conditions in their workplace
3) required to participate in closing conference
Is presentation of citation & penalty included in an OSHA inspection? - Correct
answer-No, it occurs after the inspection, up to X days later
Is the presentation of citation & penalty at the end of the OSHA inspection? -
Correct answer-No, the OSHA Area Director determines the citation(s) & penalties
after the inspection & has X days to issue them to the inspected company.
What type of vehicle is NOT covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial
Trucks? - Correct answer-Farm machines
What vehicles ARE covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks? -
Correct answer-Motorized Hand Trucks
Fork Trucks
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2026 Questions and Answers
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970? - Correct answer-1) to assure safe & healthful
working conditions
2) to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by OSHA? - Correct answer-1) imminent danger
situations
2) inspections of fatalities/catastrophes
3) complaints/referrals
4) programmed inspections
If employee believes they were treated unfairly by being issued a citation &
decides to contest the citation, they must - Correct answer-notify OSHA in writing
in 15 days
Employee rights under the OSH Act of 1970 - Correct answer-1) right to inspect
certain records & citations
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,2) right to protection from discrimination for filing a complaint against their
employer
3) right to be represented during safety & health inspections of their workplace
4) right to comment on new standards or changes in standards
Describe Egress - Correct answer-The way to, through & away from an exit
Difference between vertical & horizontal standards? - Correct answer-Vertical -
applicable to one specific industry or jobs
Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve - Correct answer-ordinary combustible materials like paper &
wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammable & Combustible liquids? - Correct
answer-Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Combustibles need to be raised to higher temperatures to ignite
What is meant by Performance Standard? - Correct answer-A series of steps to
achieve the final goal of complete protection
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, Why are toeboards required in addition to guardrails in many industrial situations?
- Correct answer-1) Toeboard prevent a worker from slipping & falling under the
guardrail
2) Prevents objects from being kicked onto workers below
The CSHO will encourage employee(s) to participate during an OSHA inspection
when? - Correct answer-1) during opening conference
2) interviewed about health & safety conditions in their workplace
3) required to participate in closing conference
Is presentation of citation & penalty included in an OSHA inspection? - Correct
answer-No, it occurs after the inspection, up to X days later
Is the presentation of citation & penalty at the end of the OSHA inspection? -
Correct answer-No, the OSHA Area Director determines the citation(s) & penalties
after the inspection & has X days to issue them to the inspected company.
What type of vehicle is NOT covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial
Trucks? - Correct answer-Farm machines
What vehicles ARE covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks? -
Correct answer-Motorized Hand Trucks
Fork Trucks
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