OSHA 501 Industry Trainer (2016)
Exam Study Guide
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970? - ANSWER 1) to assure safe & healthful working
conditions
2) to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by OSHA? - 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 - ANSWER notify OSHA in writing in 15
days
Employee rights under the OSH Act of 1970 - ANSWER 1) right to inspect certain
records & citations
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 - ANSWER The way to, through & away from an exit
Difference between vertical & horizontal standards? - ANSWER Vertical -
applicable to one specific industry or jobs
Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve - ANSWER ordinary combustible materials like paper &
wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammable & Combustible liquids? - ANSWER
Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Combustibles need to be raised to higher temperatures to ignite
What is meant by Performance Standard? - ANSWER A series of steps to
achieve the final goal of complete protection
, Why are toeboards required in addition to guardrails in many industrial
situations? - 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? - 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? - 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? -
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? - ANSWER Farm machines
What vehicles ARE covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks? -
ANSWER Motorized Hand Trucks
Fork Trucks
Platform Lift Trucks
Specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors
Records provided for 29 CFR 1910 shall be retained by the employing company
for how long? - ANSWER 5 years following the end of year to which they relate
How long are medical records & hazcom records required to be retained? -
ANSWER The duration of the employment of the employee plus 30 years
(average latency period for cancer)
Why is PPE the last resort in hazard abatement? - ANSWER 1) The equipment is
variable in it's effectiveness
2) Workers may not use the equipment properly
3) Elimination of the hazard is always preferred
4) OSHA prefers that other methods be employed first
Individual respirators or a Class of Respirators are given a value indicating the
level of protection they provide employees against a specific air contaminent? -
ANSWER Assigned Protection Factor (APV)
The most widely used recordkeeping requirement is OSHA Form 300; what does
it do? - ANSWER Record injuries & illnesses
Exam Study Guide
Intent of the OSH Act of 1970? - ANSWER 1) to assure safe & healthful working
conditions
2) to preserve human resources
Priority of Inspections conducted by OSHA? - 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 - ANSWER notify OSHA in writing in 15
days
Employee rights under the OSH Act of 1970 - ANSWER 1) right to inspect certain
records & citations
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 - ANSWER The way to, through & away from an exit
Difference between vertical & horizontal standards? - ANSWER Vertical -
applicable to one specific industry or jobs
Horizontal - applicable to all industries or jobs
Class A fires involve - ANSWER ordinary combustible materials like paper &
wood
OSHA defines difference between Flammable & Combustible liquids? - ANSWER
Flammables ignite at a lower temperature
Combustibles need to be raised to higher temperatures to ignite
What is meant by Performance Standard? - ANSWER A series of steps to
achieve the final goal of complete protection
, Why are toeboards required in addition to guardrails in many industrial
situations? - 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? - 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? - 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? -
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? - ANSWER Farm machines
What vehicles ARE covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks? -
ANSWER Motorized Hand Trucks
Fork Trucks
Platform Lift Trucks
Specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors
Records provided for 29 CFR 1910 shall be retained by the employing company
for how long? - ANSWER 5 years following the end of year to which they relate
How long are medical records & hazcom records required to be retained? -
ANSWER The duration of the employment of the employee plus 30 years
(average latency period for cancer)
Why is PPE the last resort in hazard abatement? - ANSWER 1) The equipment is
variable in it's effectiveness
2) Workers may not use the equipment properly
3) Elimination of the hazard is always preferred
4) OSHA prefers that other methods be employed first
Individual respirators or a Class of Respirators are given a value indicating the
level of protection they provide employees against a specific air contaminent? -
ANSWER Assigned Protection Factor (APV)
The most widely used recordkeeping requirement is OSHA Form 300; what does
it do? - ANSWER Record injuries & illnesses
