OSHA Standards Quiz

The following are main responsibilities of someone under OSHA's standards: monitor hazards, keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses, and provide specific equipment, such as PPE. Whose responsibilities are these? Select the best answer.

• You, the worker

• Your co-workers

• Your employer

• The government

You work for a company as one of their cleaning staff. Since you've been working with a new cleaning product, you've begun to notice that you have headaches and blurry vision by the end of your shifts. Do OSHA regulations give you the right to access your exposure records? Select the best answer.

• Yes

• No

Your co-worker Alayna thinks that your employer punished her by excluding her from a prize drawing after she was injured at work, even though she followed all worksite safety rules. How long does Alayna have to file a complaint with OSHA?

multiple choice

• 3 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 30 days

Which type of fall hazard is present in this video? Watch the following video, and then select the best answer.

• Scaffolds

• Unsafe ladders

• Unprotected edges

How can falls from ladders be prevented? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one.

• Tie off the top and bottom to fixed points

• Carry tools and materials in your hands while climbing

• Use the ladder your co-worker uses

• Choose the right ladder for the job

Khaleed's supervisor has assigned him as the scaffold inspector because Khaleed has been working with the company for more than 3 months. Should Khaleed be authorized to inspect a scaffold? Select the best answer.

• Yes, because any employee can inspect a scaffold when provided with the proper checklist.

• No, because only a city inspector can inspect a scaffold.

• No, because the supervisor should be the only one to inspect a scaffold.

• No, because only a competent worker is allowed to inspect scaffolds.

Why are overhead and buried power lines especially hazardous to workers?

• They are very heavy

• They can carry bloodborne pathogens

• They carry extremely high voltage

• They can conceal sharp edges

Which of the following is a tool safety tip that can help you stay safe when using power tools and other equipment? Select the best answer.

• Keep cords away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and water

• Use single-insulated tools

• Replace damaged equipment at the end of a shift

• Do not use PPE when using power tools

Which procedures should you follow to protect against electrocution? Select the best answer.

• Isolation

• Handwashing

• Lockout/Tagout

• Safe driving