OSHA and Lab Safety

2. In which year was the Occupational Safety and Health Administration established?

• A. 1971

• B. 1982

• C. 1999

• D. 2011

3. Which of the following is NOT an example of a direct cost of workplace injuries?

• A. Medical expenses

• B. Workers’ compensation payments

• C. Cost for legal services

• D. Lost productivity

5. Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

• A. Under OSHA law employers must provide employees with a workplace which does not contain serious hazards

• B. OSHA’s General Duty Clause states each employee must follow occupational safety and health standards

• C. The Occupational Safety and Health Act was established in 1970

• D. Under OSHA law, Employees must provide their own personal protective equipment

2. Which of the following is the first preference in the hierarchy control?

• A. Administrative

• B. Personal protective equipment

• C. Elimination of hazard

• D. Engineering

4. Which of the following is a biological hazard?

• A. Dust

• B. Fibers

• C. Mold

• D. Noise

2. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• A. PPE eliminate all job site hazards

• B. PPE must be provided by all employers

• C. PPE should be comfortable to wear

• D. PPE should be routinely inspected

4. Which of the following is a health-related hazard?

• A. Radiation

• B. Moving objects

• C. High intensity lighting

• D. Fluctuating temperatures

5. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a worker involving the use of PPE?

• A. Cleaning the PPE

• B. Wearing the PPE in the correct manner

• C. Attending training on PPE

• D. Replacing damaged PPE

Adequately induct, inform, train and supervise staff to ensure safe OHS practices are understood and upheld by all team-members.

• Employers need to
• Employees need to

Provide all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required to ensure workers can complete their job safely. Train workers in the correct use of the equipment.

• Employers need to
• Employees need to