OSHA

What is OSHA's mission?

• to prevent injuries

• to protect the health of workers

• to save lives

• all of the above

Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA?

• 3 days

• 10 days

• 30 days

• 60 days

One of the main responsibilities employees have, as required by OSHA standards is

• conduct energy audits

• notify OSHA of any workplace injury or illness

• provide training

• reduce air pollution in the environment

The creation of OSHA provided this important right for workers

• the right to a safe and healthful workplace

• the right to equal employment opportunities

• the right to pension benefits

• the right to privacy

During an OSHA inspection:

• employers determine which workers are interviewed

• worker representatives are not permitted to accompany the inspector

• you may not describe safety and health concerns you have to the inspector

• you have the right to talk to the inspector privately

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

• posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed

• contested and filed with the courts

• copied and mailed to each other

• signed and returned to OSHA

Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an " it's the law" poster. What does this poster address?

• employee dress code

• hourly wages

• hours of operation

• safety and health information

Which of the following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical?

• eye witness accounts of the exposure incident

• photographs of the chemical

• safety data sheet for the chemical

• sample of the chemical

Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

• repeat

• serious

• willful

• all of the above

What type of OSHA inspections is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?

• complaint

• imminent danger

• programmed

• referral