Which of the following is NOT a right every employee has under OSHA?
a) the right to a safe and healthful workplace
b) the right to complain or request hazard correct from your employer
c) the right to file a complaint with OSHA
d) the right to refuse to work because you don't feel like it - Answer d) the right to refuse
to work because you don't feel like it
OSHA began because until ___________, there were no national laws for safety and
health hazards. - Answer 1970
True or False? Nearly every American employee is covered by OSHA or an
OSHA-approved state agency. - Answer True
What is an example of PPE that an employer is required to pay for? Answer steel-toe
boots that must be left in the employee's locker when they are not working
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, which states "Each employer shall furnish to each of
their employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized
hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their
employees" is called ____________. Answer the General Duty Clause
True or False OSHA's recommended practices to create a safety and health program
focus on being proactive in dealing with workplace safety and health. -Answer True.
It ensures that injuries, illnesses, and deaths from jobsite incidents-as well as the
suffering and financial hardship such events can cause for workers, their families, and
, their employers-are prevented. Which of the following is NOT another benefit of a safety
and health program? a) improves product, process, and service quality b) betters
workplace morale
c) It enhances employee recruiting and retention
d) It results in a more positive image and reputation among customers, suppliers, and
the community
e) None of the above, since all the above are benefits of a safety and health program -
Answer e) None of the above, since all the above are benefits of a safety and health
program
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven core elements of an effective
occupational safety and health program?
a) worker participation
b) punishment for accidents and injuries
c) hazard identification and assessment
d) education and training
Answer b) punishment for accidents and injuries
Providing for investigation of "actual" incidents and "near miss" incidents so causes
and means for their prevention are identified would fall under which of the following
core elements of an effective occupational safety and heath program? Answer Hazard
identification and assessment
How often should the safety and health program be evaluated to ensure that it is
implemented and is operating? Answer initially and at least annually
General rule: Fall protection shall be provided when a worker could fall _________or
more. -Answer 6 feet
The top rail of a guardrail system used for fall protection must be how far from the
walking/working surface? -Answer 39-45 inches
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