OSHA Complaint Process Quiz

Where does Shaharazade Thompkins-Lewis work?

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration in New York

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Washington, DC

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration in California

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Texas

Who is Candra Jefferson?

• Assistant Regional Administrator with OSHA in Region four

• Assistant Regional Administrator with OSHA in Region eight

• Assistant Regional Administrator with OSHA in Region six

• Assistant Regional Administrator with OSHA in Region one

What are the two types of responses OSHA provides for a complaint?

• Formal and informal

• Formal and non-formal

• Formal and unofficial

• Formal and casual

What is the statute of limitations for an alleged exposure?

• 12 months

• 9 months

• 6 months

• 3 months

What are the top three priorities for OSHA inspections?

• Severe injuries, worker complaints and referrals, follow up inspections

• Worker complaints and referrals, targeted inspections, follow up inspections

• Imminent dangers, severe injuries, worker complaints and referrals

• Imminent dangers, severe injuries, targeted inspections

What is the purpose of a non-formal complaint?

• To conduct an inspection at the worksite

• To review and evaluate the information provided

• To use phone, fax, or email to contact the employer for hazard abatement

• To prioritize inspections based on imminent danger situations

What would cause a complaint to be considered invalid?

• Alleged exposure happened outside of the statute of limitations

• All of the above

• Insufficient information provided regarding the hazard

• Lack of information provided regarding the hazard

Do workers get involved in the complaint process?

• No, workers are not involved in the complaint process

• Workers are only involved in non-formal complaints

• Yes, workers may be contacted to get a better understanding of the hazardous condition

• Workers are only involved in formal complaints

Are all complaints inspected at the site?

• No, not all complaints are inspected at the site

• No, only non-formal complaints are inspected at the site

• No, only formal complaints are inspected at the site

• Yes, all complaints are inspected at the site

What is the main focus when determining if an inspection will be conducted on site?

• The location of the workplace

• The number of employees at the workplace

• The most hazardous workplaces

• The type of complaint filed