OSHA 30 - 02) Managing Safety & Health

What is the role of a competent person in ensuring workplace safety and compliance with OSHA regulations?

• A) A competent person is someone who reports workplace accidents to OSHA.

• B) A competent person is an employee who oversees workplace cleanliness.

• C) A competent person is an individual with the expertise to identify workplace hazards, take corrective actions, and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.

• D) A competent person is a manager responsible for employee training.

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations in the United States?

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What is an authorized person?

• A) A person assigned by an employer to perform a duty or be at a particular jobsite.

• B) A safety officer responsible for workplace inspections.

• C) Any employee with minimal experience.

• D) An individual with a valid driver's license.

What is considered "construction work" under OSHA regulations?

• A) Any work performed outdoors.

• B) Any work involving heavy machinery.

• C) Any work that involves building, alteration, and/or repair, including painting and decorating.

• D) Any work done by construction workers only.

Per OSHA, what does the term "qualified" mean?

• A) Having a high level of education and expertise in a specific field.

• B) Meeting minimum job experience requirements.

• C) Being physically fit for a particular job.

• D) Having extensive knowledge, training, and experience in the subject matter.

No laborer or mechanic performing a contract is allowed to work under conditions which are _____ to their health and safety.

• A) Favorable

• B) Conducive

• C) Detrimental

• D) Hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary

It is the responsibility of the employer to _______ and ________ programs necessary to comply with CFR 1926 Construction Industry.

• A) Supervise, enforce

• B) Create, design

• C) Develop, manage

• D) Initiate, maintain

Tools not in compliance must be identified as unsafe by:

• A) A supervisor.

• B) The safety officer only.

• C) A qualified person.

• D) Tagging or locking controls to render inoperable.

Employer shall permit only those employees qualified by ______ or _____ to operate equipment or machinery.

• A) Certification, education

• B) Knowledge, experience

• C) Licensing, age

• D) Observation, practice

Each employee shall be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of:

• A) Workplace gossip

• B) Office politics

• C) Safety hazards

• D) Customer complaints