Question 1

A temporary variance may be issued to an employer when there is not enough time to comply with the standard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following statements was the purpose of Congress passing the OSH Act in 1970?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce employer's costs 
B)  Reduce downtime in industry 
C)  Safe and healthful working conditions for employees 
D)  Lower insurance rates 
A)  Reduce employer's costs 
B)  Reduce downtime in industry 
C)  Safe and healthful working conditions for employees 
D)  Lower insurance rates C

Question 3

A standard is an operational principal, criteria, or requirement, or a set of these combinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What are the three different types of action OSHA may utilize to maintain safety and health standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adopted, amended, or revoked 
B)  Revoked, reduced, or forgiven 
C)  Reduced, forgiven, or altered 
D)  Appealed, rescind, or reduced 
A)  Adopted, amended, or revoked 
B)  Revoked, reduced, or forgiven 
C)  Reduced, forgiven, or altered 
D)  Appealed, rescind, or reduced

Question 5

Under the OSH Act, employees have the following rights except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refusal to wear safety equipment 
B)  File a safety and health grievance 
C)  Participate in OSHA inspections 
D)  Participate in union activities concerning job safety and health 
A)  Refusal to wear safety equipment 
B)  File a safety and health grievance 
C)  Participate in OSHA inspections 
D)  Participate in union activities concerning job safety and health

Question 6

Once a standard is passed, an employer who is opposed to the standard must file an appeal in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 days 
B)  90 days 
C)  10 days 
D)  60 days 
A)  45 days 
B)  90 days 
C)  10 days 
D)  60 days

Question 7

Since the early 1970s, the most significant legislation passed has been the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

OSHA openly favors and encourages safety incentive programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People who work in state and local government are covered by the same OSHA regulations as any private sector worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The OSH Act covers all employees in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other territories that fall under the jurisdiction of the United States government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following states has adopted OSHA-approved state safety plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  New York 
B)  Hawaii 
C)  Wyoming 
D)  North Dakota 
A)  New York 
B)  Hawaii 
C)  Wyoming 
D)  North Dakota

Question 12

Ad hoc committees and standing committees deal with the same issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

OSHA has only one purpose, to encourage employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

OSHA regulations apply to federal government agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The record keeping and reporting requirements of the OSH Act apply to employers with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 or more workers 
B)  50 or more workers 
C)  11 or more workers 
D)  2 or more workers 
A)  100 or more workers 
B)  50 or more workers 
C)  11 or more workers 
D)  2 or more workers

Question 16

OSHA has established standards in just three broad areas: General industry, Construction, and Agriculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The OSHA program that protects employees who file complaints against their employers for unsafe conditions is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Worker protection program 
B)  Whistleblower program 
C)  Employee safety and health program 
D)  OSHA Hotline program 
A)  Worker protection program 
B)  Whistleblower program 
C)  Employee safety and health program 
D)  OSHA Hotline program

Question 18

Under the OSHA Law, employers are responsible for the level of safety and health found in their workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

OSHA is not required to post materials but is required to communicate orally about safety and health issues that concern employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

OSHA can only make recommendations concerning penalties and citations when employers are found guilty of violations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A temporary variance may be issued to an employer when there is not enough time to comply with the standard.

Which of the following statements was the purpose of Congress passing the OSH Act in 1970?

A standard is an operational principal, criteria, or requirement, or a set of these combinations.

What are the three different types of action OSHA may utilize to maintain safety and health standards?

Under the OSH Act, employees have the following rights except which of the following?

Once a standard is passed, an employer who is opposed to the standard must file an appeal in which of the following?

Since the early 1970s, the most significant legislation passed has been the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.

OSHA openly favors and encourages safety incentive programs.

People who work in state and local government are covered by the same OSHA regulations as any private sector worker.

The OSH Act covers all employees in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other territories that fall under the jurisdiction of the United States government.

Which of the following states has adopted OSHA-approved state safety plans?

Ad hoc committees and standing committees deal with the same issues.

OSHA has only one purpose, to encourage employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards.

OSHA regulations apply to federal government agencies.

The record keeping and reporting requirements of the OSH Act apply to employers with which of the following?

OSHA has established standards in just three broad areas: General industry, Construction, and Agriculture.

The OSHA program that protects employees who file complaints against their employers for unsafe conditions is known as:

Under the OSHA Law, employers are responsible for the level of safety and health found in their workplace.

OSHA is not required to post materials but is required to communicate orally about safety and health issues that concern employees.

OSHA can only make recommendations concerning penalties and citations when employers are found guilty of violations.

Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now

Accidents and Their Effects

Theories of Accident Causation

Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals

Workers Compensation

Accident Investigation and Reporting

Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders Msds and Cumulative Trauma Disorders Ctds

Stress and Safety

Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding

Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards

Hazards of Temperature Extremes

Pressure Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Fire Hazards and Life Safety

Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces

Violence in the Workplace

Noise and Vibration Hazards

Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism

Bloodborne Pathogens and Bacterial Hazards in the Workplace

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Exam 5: The Osh Act, Standards, and Liability

A temporary variance may be issued to an employer when there is not enough time to comply with the standard.

Which of the following statements was the purpose of Congress passing the OSH Act in 1970?

A standard is an operational principal, criteria, or requirement, or a set of these combinations.

What are the three different types of action OSHA may utilize to maintain safety and health standards?

Under the OSH Act, employees have the following rights except which of the following?

Once a standard is passed, an employer who is opposed to the standard must file an appeal in which of the following?

Since the early 1970s, the most significant legislation passed has been the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.

OSHA openly favors and encourages safety incentive programs.

People who work in state and local government are covered by the same OSHA regulations as any private sector worker.

The OSH Act covers all employees in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other territories that fall under the jurisdiction of the United States government.

Which of the following states has adopted OSHA-approved state safety plans?

Ad hoc committees and standing committees deal with the same issues.

OSHA has only one purpose, to encourage employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards.

OSHA regulations apply to federal government agencies.

The record keeping and reporting requirements of the OSH Act apply to employers with which of the following?

OSHA has established standards in just three broad areas: General industry, Construction, and Agriculture.

The OSHA program that protects employees who file complaints against their employers for unsafe conditions is known as:

Under the OSHA Law, employers are responsible for the level of safety and health found in their workplace.

OSHA is not required to post materials but is required to communicate orally about safety and health issues that concern employees.

OSHA can only make recommendations concerning penalties and citations when employers are found guilty of violations.

Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now

Accidents and Their Effects

Theories of Accident Causation

Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals

Workers Compensation

Accident Investigation and Reporting

Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders Msds and Cumulative Trauma Disorders Ctds

Stress and Safety

Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding

Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards

Hazards of Temperature Extremes

Pressure Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Fire Hazards and Life Safety

Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces

Violence in the Workplace

Noise and Vibration Hazards

Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism

Bloodborne Pathogens and Bacterial Hazards in the Workplace

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