HW 3 OSHA

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OSHA requires that employers pay for most required personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
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Hard Hats
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The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are also known as:
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Part 1926 and Part 1910.
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What is the purpose of the OSHAct? (Select all that apply)
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-provide safety and health education and training -Assist and encourage states to assure safe working conditions. -To compensate injured employees for medical costs and lost wages. -To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women. -Authorize the enforcement workplace safety and health standards.
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When two standards are in conflict with one another, which standard shall be applied?
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The more restrictive standard
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According to the OSHAct, a person engaged in a business affecting commerce who has one or more employees is considered a(n) ____________________ and is subject to the provisions of the Act.
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employer
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In order for State plan occupational safety and health enforcement programs to be acceptable to Federal OSHA, they must promulgate or adopt workplace standards that are:
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at least as effective as as Federal OSHA standards.
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OSHA's mission is to:
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Protect the safety and health of America's workers.
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Among the rights related to OSHA record keeping, employees have the right to review:
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The OSHA 300 Injury and Illness Logs and 300A annual summary.
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Section 18 of the OSHAct encourages states to develop and operate their own job safety and health programs and precludes state enforcement of OSHA standards unless the state has an OSHA-approved State Plan. Which of the following states have opted to form their own "State Plan" Occupational Safety and Health Program?
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california, alaska, wyoming, virginia, tennessee
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If an employee believes that an OSHA inspection is needed to get hazards corrected at their workplace, which is their best option?
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Submit a written, signed complaint with specific hazard information.
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The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:
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The right to a safe and healthful workplace.
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When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:
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Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed.
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When is the General Duty Clause used by compliance officers to issue a citation to an employer?
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When a hazard exists, but there are no specific applicable standards.
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During an OSHA inspection:
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Employees have the right to speak with the compliance officer privately.
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The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment is spelled out in:
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Section 11(c) of the OSHAct
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What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?
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Imminent Danger
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Which employers are subject to following the provisions of the OSHAct?
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-Phillips 66 Refinery in Ponca City, OK. -Bob's Automotive Shop with 6 employees in Stillwater, OK -Old Navy retail outlet in Chicago, Illinois.
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Section 5(a)(1) of the United States Code 29 USC 654 states that each employer must furnish employees with a place of employment free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm and must comply with established occupational safety and health standards. This statement is commonly known as the ______________________.
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General Duty Clause