OSHA Rights and Responsibilities

The video tutorial explains the role of OSHA in ensuring workplace safety and health. It covers the creation and mission of OSHA, employee rights, employer responsibilities, and the process of OSHA inspections. It also provides guidance on filing complaints and accessing resources for occupational safety and health.

What is the primary mission of OSHA?

• To regulate employee wages

• To provide financial aid to companies

• To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect workers' health

• To increase productivity in workplaces

Which industries are covered by the OSHA Act?

• Only manufacturing

• Manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and more

• Only agriculture

• Only construction

Which of the following rights is NOT provided to workers under the OSHA Act?

• The right to a higher salary

• The right to information about workplace injuries

• The right to a safe and healthy workplace

• The right to know about hazardous chemicals

What is required in a hazard communication program?

• A list of employee names

• Information on container labeling and safety data sheets

• A list of company profits

• Information on employee salaries

What must employers do if no specific OSHA standards apply to their workplace?

• Ignore safety regulations

• Create their own safety standards

• Comply with the General Duty Clause

• Consult with employees for safety measures

What should employers do if a hazard cannot be completely removed?

• Provide protection from the hazard

• Ignore the hazard

• Increase employee salaries

• Relocate the workplace

What is the first stage of an OSHA inspection?

• Presenting credentials

• The walk-around

• The opening conference

• The closing conference

What is the least serious type of OSHA violation?

• Willful

• Serious

• De minimis

• Repeated

How can workers file a complaint with OSHA?

• By discussing it with their coworkers

• By ignoring the issue

• By sending a letter to the President

• By filing a complaint online or contacting a local OSHA office

What should you do if you believe a workplace hazard is life-threatening?

• Ignore it

• Wait for the next inspection

• Discuss it with coworkers

• Call your local or regional OSHA office immediately