OSHA 10 Verified Solutions
1. What does OSHA stand for? � Occupational Safety and Health Administration (correct)
2. When was OSHA initiated? By whom? ️December 29, 1970, signed by President Nixon
3. Did any laws exist for safety and health hazards before OSHA? No
4. How many workers di...
1. What does OSHA stand for? � Occupational Safety and Health Administration (correct)
2. When was OSHA initiated? By whom? 🕰️December 29, 1970, signed by President Nixon
3. Did any laws exist for safety and health hazards before OSHA? 🚫No
4. How many workers die every day from job injuries, on average? 💀15
5. How many workers die annually from work-related injuries? 💀5,600
6. How many non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses are reported annually? 📊4 million
7. What is the main responsibility of OSHA? � Health protection and safety of workers (correct)
8. When did OSHA become a formal agency? 📆April 28, 1971
9. Who is not covered by OSHA? 👥Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not
employing outside workers, mine workers, and public employees in state and local governments (some
states have their own plans covering these workers)
10. What is OSHA's mission? 🌟"Save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's
workers"
11. How does OSHA carry out its mission? 🔧-Develops job safety and health standards and enforces
them through worksite inspections; maintains a reporting and record-keeping system; provides training
programs
, 12. What rights do you have under OSHA? 📝-A safe and healthful workplace; know about hazardous
chemicals; information about injuries and illnesses in your workplace; complain or request hazard
correction from employer; training; hazard exposure and medical records; file a complaint with OSHA;
participate in OSHA inspection; be free from retaliation from exercising safety and health rights
13. Which right is exemplified by the quote "Each employer shall furnish to each of his 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 his employees"? 🌟The right to a safe and healthful
workplace
14. Is a written hazard communication program required by law? 💯True
15. What must be included in a written hazard communication program under the right to know about
hazardous chemicals? 📝Labels on containers, MSDSs, worker training (including effects of chemical
hazards and protection)
16. What is the OSHA record-keeping rule? 📊Most employers with more than 10 workers must keep a
log of injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300); workers can review the current log and logs within the past 5
years; workers can review the annually posted summary of the injuries and illnesses
17. How many years can workers review the logs? 📊5 years
18. Can workers express their concerns without fear of termination or discrimination, but... � ...the
complaint must be in good faith
T/F: Workers have to tell OSHA their name when they file a complaint. ✔️False, you can remain
anonymous
T/F: After filing a complain, worker's can find out OSHA's action on the complaint ✔️True
What are some ways to file an OSHA complaint? ✔️-OSHA's website online
-Telephone
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