OSHA 30 Construction Test Answer Key INTRODUCTION TO OSHA - Flash Cards

The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into ___________, which group together specific and detailed standards. A. Bullets B. Pieces C. Slices D. Subparts

1. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be: A. Contested and filed with the courts B. Copied and mailed to each worker C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed D. Signed and returned to OSHA

3. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation? A. Repeat B. Serious C. Willful D. All of the above

4. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information? A. DEA and DOJ B. FBI and CIA C. IRS and SCOTUS D. OSHA and NIOSH

5. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference? A. Section 7(a) B. Section 8 C. Section 11(c) D. Section 21

6. The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers: A. The right to equal employment opportunities B. The right to pension benefits C. The right to privacy D. The right to a safe and healthful workplace

7. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the: A. Additional pay and benefits B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office C. Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required

8. You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer. A. True B. False

9. Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH Act's: A. Catch-All Standard B. Final Notice C. General Duty Clause D. General Industry Standard

10. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days? A. Employee of the month recognition B. Grants received for studies C. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices D. VPP awards

11. What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely? A. Complaint B. Imminent danger C. Programmed D. Referral

12. Workers must be trained in which of the following? A. Lockout/tagout B. Fall hazards C. Bloodborne pathogens D. All of the above

13. Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA? A. Email B. In person at a local office C. Phone D. All of the above

14. The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in: A. Codes 501 through 1000 B. Construction and GI Registers C. Parts 1915 and 1917 D. Parts 1926 and 1910

15. Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an "It's the Law" poster. What does this poster address? A. Employee dress code B. Hourly wages C. Hours of operation D. Safety and health information

16. Which of following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical? A. Eye witness accounts of the exposure incident B. Photographs of the chemical C. Safety Data Sheet for the chemical D. Sample of the chemical

17. OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE)? A. Hard hats B. Logging boots C. Uniforms D. Weather-related gear

18. Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: A. All first aid treatment forms B. All worker's compensation forms C. Medical and exposure records for all workers D. OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300A Summaries

19. What is OSHA's mission? A. To prevent injuries B. To protect the health of America's workers C. To save lives D. All of the above

20. Which groups do NOT come under OSHA's coverage? A. Public workers who are employed by state agencies B. Self-employed workers C. Workers employed by construction companies D. Both A and B

21. OSHA requires employers to maintain certain records on and report work-related injuries and illnesses. Which of the following is used for this process? A. Injury and Illness Report (Form 301) B. Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (commonly called the OSHA 300 Log) C. Summary (OSHA Form 300A) D. All of the above

22. Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to? A. OSHA B. The local police department C. Your employer D. Your lawyer

23. A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace. A. True B. False

24. One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards, is to: A. Conduct energy audits B. Notify OSHA of any workplace injury or illness. C. Provide training D. Reduce air pollution in the environment

25. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information? A. DEA and DOJ B. FBI and CIA C. IRS and SCOTUS D. OSHA and NIOSH

26. Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA, when the employee has been discriminated against for reporting a safety or health hazard? A. 3 days B. 10 days C. 30 days D. 60 days

27. OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture. A. True B. False

28. The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of punishment is spelled out in: A. OSHA standards B. Section 11(c) of the OSH Act C. State laws D. The General Duty Clause

29. During an OSHA inspection: A. Employers determine which workers are interviewed B. You have the right to talk to the inspector privately C. You may not describe safety and health concerns you have to the inspector D. Worker representatives are not permitted to accompany the inspector

30. OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). A. True B. False