OSHA & Production Safety Quiz

What is the primary purpose of OSHA?

• To regulate employment wages

• To enforce workplace safety laws

• To ensure companies make a profit

• To provide job placement services

What does PPE stand for?

• Personal Protection Equipment

• Personal Productivity Evaluation

• Public Protection Enforcement

• Production Process Efficiency

Which of the following is an example of a fire safety violation?

• Storing flammable materials near an ignition source

• Keeping exits clear and accessible

• Having a properly maintained fire extinguisher

• Training employees on emergency evacuations

What is a common cause of electrical hazards in the workplace?

• Wearing gloves when using power tools

• Overloaded power strips and damaged cords

• Proper grounding of all equipment

• Labeling all hazardous chemicals

What should an employee do if they find a workplace hazard?

• Ignore it and keep working

• Inform their supervisor immediately

• Fix it themselves, even if they are untrained

• Wait for an OSHA inspector to visit

Which of these is NOT an OSHA violation?

• Wearing required safety goggles while operating a machine

• Leaving tools and materials scattered on the floor

• Blocking emergency exits with equipment

• Using a frayed electrical cord

What type of hazard is caused by sawdust accumulation in a workshop?

• Slip hazard

• Fire hazard

• Air quality hazard

• All of the above

Which of these situations would require Lockout/Tagout procedures?

• A worker is adjusting a live machine

• A worker is sweeping the shop floor

• A worker is measuring wood for a cut

• A worker is taking inventory of supplies

What is the most common OSHA violation in workplaces?

• Failure to wear PPE

• Poor housekeeping and blocked exits

• Fall protection violations

• Improper machine labeling

Which organization enforces OSHA regulations?

• FBI

• EPA

• Department of Labor

• FDA