Occupational Safety and Health Assignment 1

What are the three parties responsible for safety in the workplace under OSHA?

• Employers, Employees, and Contractors

• Employers, Employees, and Designers

• Employers, Employees, and Other Parties

• Employers, Employees, and Suppliers

Which section of the OSHA Act outlines the general duties of employers?

• Section 16

• Section 18

• Section 15

• Section 17

What does subsection (1) of Section 15 require employers to ensure?

• Emergency procedures

• Safety of the workplace

• Safety, health, and welfare of employees

• Training for employees

What is the meaning of 'practicable' in the context of employer duties?

• Industry standards

• Cost-effective measures

• Legal obligations

• Feasible and reasonable actions

What must employers provide according to subsection (2)(a) of Section 15?

• Health insurance

• Personal protective equipment

• Emergency training

• Safe and healthy work systems

Under Section 16, who is exempt from formulating a safety and health policy?

• Employers with more than five employees

• Employers with less than five employees

• All employers

• Contractors

What is the primary duty of an employer under Section 17?

• To ensure employee safety only

• To ensure safety for all persons on the premises

• To provide training for employees

• To maintain equipment

What does Section 18 define as an 'occupier'?

• A person who has management or control of the place of work

• An employee of the company

• A contractor working on the premises

• A person who owns the premises

What is the focus of Section 18B?

• Duties of the principal

• Risk assessment and control methods

• General duties of employees

• Emergency procedures

What does Section 19 address?

• General duties of employees

• Penalties for non-compliance

• Emergency response plans

• Occupational health training