OSHA

OSHA’s mission is to:

• Protect the safety and health of the general public.

• Protect the safety and health of America’s workers.

• Ensure that all workers receive the federal minimum wage.

• Ensure that all workers receive adequate workers’ compensation payments.

The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:

• The right to equal employment opportunities.

• The right to privacy.

• The right to pension benefits.

• The right to a safe and healthful workplace.

Which 3 are an employer's main responsibility under OSHA?

• Monitor hazards

• Provide lunch for employers weekly

• Keep records of workplace injuries

• Provide personal protective equipment (PPE)

Who is responsible to provide you with training required by OSHA standards?

• The employer

• The union

• The government

• The worker/employee

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

• 1971

• 1982

• 1999

• 2011

Is OSHA a law?

• Yes

• No

A company with only 1 employee still needs OSHA training.

• True

• False

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

• PPE eliminate all job site hazards

• PPE must be provided by all employers

• PPE should be comfortable to wear

• PPE should be routinely inspected

What is the primary purpose of OSHA in the workplace?

• To ensure fair wages for all employees

• To protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses

• To provide health insurance to all workers

• To regulate working hours

Which of the following is a key component of OSHA's strategy to improve workplace safety?

• Providing free healthcare to workers

• Conducting workplace inspections

• Offering retirement benefits

• Regulating employee dress codes