OSHA 511 General Industry Study Guide
Workplace injuries and illnesses may result in -
low morale
lost of training
replacing workers
OSHA mission - is to protect workers safety and health
Section 11(c) of OSH Act - gives workers the right to a safe and healthy workplace without fear of
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OSHA 511 General Industry Study Guide
Workplace injuries and illnesses may result in - ✔✔
low morale
lost of training
replacing workers
OSHA mission - ✔✔is to protect workers safety and health
Section 11(c) of OSH Act - ✔✔gives workers the right to a safe and healthy workplace without fear of
punishment
When a condition is not covered by industry specific standards - ✔✔horizontal standards apply
Enforcement and compliance directives ensure - ✔✔consistent and enforcement regulations
Employers must certify the abatement - ✔✔of each cited violation
Under the multi employer citation policy a creating employer would receive a citation for failure to
inform - ✔✔employers of a guardrail employer of other employees of a guardrail they damage exposing
all employees to a fall
Inspection process includes - ✔✔
presentation of credentials
opening conference
walk around inspection
closing conference
, Days an employee was able to work a partial work shift would be classified as restricted work activity -
✔✔if a result of work related illness or injury
A record keeping incident rate is the number of - ✔✔is the number of recordable injuries and illnesses
per 100 full time employees
To demonstrate leadership and commitment to safety and health managers should - ✔✔be an example
by knowing and following the rules employees are expected to follow
Performing periodic review of company policies and procedures to identify need for improvement -
✔✔is the best way and effective safety and health management system promotes a proactive approach
in the workplace
A floor opening measures 12 inches or more - ✔✔in its least dimension and persons may fall through
Permanent aisles and passageways shall be - ✔✔appropriately marked and kept clear and in good repair
to prevent struck by hazards
Cages and wells shall be required for fixed ladders that are - ✔✔more than 20 feet to a maximum
unbroken length of 30 feet
An adequate number of exit routes is the most important factor - ✔✔in providing employees safety
during an emergency
Only employers with 10 or fewer employees - ✔✔may orally communicate an emergency action plan
A class A extinguisher shall be located no more than - ✔✔75 feet from employees
Flash point and boiling differentiate - ✔✔4 categories of flammable liquid
Three basic means of safeguarding machinery are - ✔✔devices
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