OSHA 511 GENERAL INDUSTRY-FM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
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p What is a result of workplace injuries and illnesses? - Lower morale and increased costs
What is OSHA's mission? - Protect safety and health of workers
What is 11(c) of the OSHA Act? - Whistleblower protection
What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical standard? - Horizontal standards generally apply
to all industries----vertical standards apply to specific industries---- if a condition is not covered under a
vertical standard, it may revert back to the horizontal standard.
What is a CPL, STD or other Directive? - Documents to clarify OSHA standards and hopefully ensure
consistent enforcement of the standards.
What is OSHA'S multi-employer policy? - On sites where more than one employer is working, this policy
address possible citations to employers who expose their employees to a hazard; create a hazard; have
control of a hazard; or have the ability to correct a hazard.
What is "abatement"... must the employer abate citations? - Employer must abate (correct) all finalized
citations.
What are the four parts to an OSHA inspection? - Present credentials, opening conference, walk-around,
and closing conference.
For the 300 Log, if a worker could only work a partial day... what type of case is that? - Restricted
What is an incidence rate? - The number of recordable injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers.
What are good examples of management leadership? - Lead by example; know and follow the rules; and
provide resources for safety.
What is a proactive approach of identifying and correcting hazards in a workplace? - Regular reviews of
company policies and procedures to make improvements.
What is a floor hole? - A gap or opening measuring 2 inches or more.
As a general rule, fall protection must be provided at ______ feet or more... in general industry
workplaces? - 4 feet
When is a ladder safety system required on a fixed ladder? - Fixed ladders requiring a climb of > 24 feet.
In planning for emergency exits... what is an important consideration ? - The specific number of
personnel... provide an adequate number of exit routes.
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