Workplace Health and Safety

When was the OSH act passed?

• 1940
• 1950
• 1970
• 1980

Definition of occupational health is protection from risks at work.

• True
• False

The study of how a workplace and the equipment used in the workplace can best be designed for comfort and safety is called _________.

• OSHA

• antibiotice

• aerobics

• ergonomics

OSHA relies on other organizations (like ANZI) to build their regulations.

• True

• False

Accident prevention is the responsibility of the employer.

• TRUE
• FALSE

The purpose of a general safety audit is to give

• An estimate of how much employee training is necessary.
• Control over everyday operations
• Statistics on how many accidents have occurred in the past.
• An overview of the level of safety in an establishment.

When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

• Contested and filed with the courts

• Copied and mailed to each worker

• Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed

• Signed and returned to OSHA

Employees can file a worker’s compensation claim any time after being injured at work.

• True

• False

According to the revised rules on record keeping, an employer must report ALL workplace injuries and illnesses to OSHA.

• True

• False

To be acceptable, most PPE must meet the standards set by:

• OSHA
• A.S.T.M
• A.N.S.I.
• A.S.M.E.