OSHA 10 Hour Study Guide Complete Answers
**OSHA Basics**
1. What does OSHA stand for?
OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
2. When was the OSH Act signed by President Nixon?
The OSH Act was signed by President Nixon in 1970.
3. In what year was OSHA created?
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OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
2. When was the OSH Act signed by President Nixon?
The OSH Act was signed by President Nixon in 1970.
3. In what year was OSHA created?
OSHA was created in 1971.
**OSH Act and Responsibilities**
4. What are the specific duties of employers listed in the General Duty Clause (Section 5) of the
OSH Act?
Employers must provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards and comply with
occupational safety and health standards listed under the act.
5. What are the specific duties of employees listed in the General Duty Clause (Section 5) of the
OSH Act?
, Employees must comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules,
regulations, and orders in the act that are applicable to their own actions.
**OSHA Mission and Rights**
6. What is OSHA's mission statement?
OSHA's mission is to ensure safe and healthful conditions for working men and women by
setting and enforcing standards, providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
7. What rights are granted to employees under OSHA?
Employees have the right to a safe and healthful workplace, know about hazardous chemicals,
report and injury to employer, complain or request hazard correction from employer, training,
hazard exposure and medical records, file a complaint with OSHA, participate in an OSHA
inspection, and be free from retaliation for exercising any of these rights.
**Employee Rights and Protections**
8. True or False: Workers have the right to view the annually posted summary of injuries and
illnesses.
True
9. How can an employee file an OSHA complaint?
An employee can file an OSHA complaint online, by mail, or over the phone.
10. What does Section 11(c) of the OSH Act state?
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