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OSHA TEST

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does OSH stand for?

a)

Occupational Standard Health

b)

Occupational Safety and Health

c)

Organization of Service and Health

d)

Overactive safety and Health

2.

Scopes of OSHA covers the following except

a)

Construction

b)

Transportation

c)

Public services

d)

Armed Forces

3.

Whose responsibility is it to maintain safe work environment?

a)

Employer

b)

Employee

c)

Both parties

4.

Occupational health concerned about...

a)

Concerned with situation that cause illness and disease and deals with adverse reaction to exposure over prolonged periods to hazards that are usually less severe, but still dangerous.

b)

Concerned with situation that cause health hazard in the working environment with the objective of protecting worker health and well-being and safeguarding the community at large.'

c)

Concerned with situation that can cause injuries and deals with hazard that lead to severe and sudden outcomes.

5.

There are several national bodies with occupational safety and health implementation responsibilities in Malaysia except:

a)

DOSH

b)

NIOSH

c)

SOCSO

d)

FMA

6.

Application of safety according to OSHA is important in the workplace for the following reasons except

a)

Teach the workers to pay attention to their

surroundings

b)

Protects employees and the employer from death or injury

c)

Restricting employee movement in workplace

d)

Protects companies from law suits, citations and

fines

7.

EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITIES PART IV, SECTION 17 of OSHA covers

a)

General duties of employers and self-employed

persons to persons other than their employees

b)

General Duties of Employers and Self-employed

persons to their employees

c)

Duty to formulate Safety and Health Policy

d)

Duties of an occupier of a place of work

to persons other than his employees

8.

According to OSHA LIST EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITIES

"Duty not to interfere with or misuse things

provided pursuant to certain provisions"

fells under

a)

SECTION 24

b)

SECTION 25

c)

SECTION 26

d)

SECTION 27

9.

Section 24 -27 requires employees to follow as below except

a)

Follow instructions and training related

to health and safety provided by the

employer.

b)

Report any situation at the workplace

which they believe is hazardous

c)

Use equipment provided for health

and safety purposes.

d)

Protect the company during audit to ensure workplace good name

10.

ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

ACT 1974 LEGISLATION AND ENFORCEMENT

a)

an Act relating to the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment

b)

an Act to provide for the control of factories with respect to matters relating to the safety, health and welfare of person therein, the registration and inspection of machinery and for matters connected therewith.

c)

an Act to make further provisions for securing the safety, health and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to safety or health in connection with the activities of persons at work

11.

To provide social security protection to employees and

their dependents through social security schemes and

to increase awareness of occupational safety and

Health for the well-being of employees and their families

a)

DOSH

b)

SOCSO

c)

NIOSH

d)

KWSP

12.

Section 30 OSH 1994 - Every employer shall establish a safety and health committee at the place of work in accordance with this section as below except

a)

Where 100 persons or less are employed, there should be at least 2 (two) representatives each from employer and employees

b)

The Director General directs the establishment

of such a committee at the place of work.

c)

Where more than 100 persons are employed, there should be at least 2 representatives each from employer and employee

13.

A safety and health committee must consist

a)

safety and health officer

b)

CEO

c)

Management’s representatives

14.

The penalty for not following Employers’ Responsibility (Part IV, Section 15-19) is

a)

Jail term not exceeding 2 years

b)

Jail term not exceeding 5 years

c)

fine not exceeding RM 20000.00

d)

fine not exceeding RM 500.00

15.

OSHA offers the following guidelines for effective management of worker safety and health protection

a)

Worksite Analysis

b)

Hazard Prevention and Control

c)

Safety and Health Training

d)

All the above

16.

Wear PPE provided by employer fells under

a)

Duty not to interfere with or misuse things

provided pursuant to certain provisions

b)

Discrimination against employee

c)

General Duties of Employees at Work

d)

General duties of employers and self-employed

persons to persons other than their employees

17.

An employer cannot charge the employee for PPE provided in workplace due to

a)

SECTION 26

b)

SECTION 19

c)

SECTION 24

d)

SECTION 17

18.

General duties of employers and self-employed persons to persons other than their employees covers except

a)

vendors

b)

students visiting the workplace

c)

officers coming for audit

d)

unauthorized personnel

19.

FACTORY & MACHINERY ACT 1967

a)

an Act relating to the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment

b)

an Act to provide for the control of factories with respect to matters relating to the safety, health and welfare of person therein, the registration and inspection of machinery and for matters connected therewith.

c)

British Standard for occupational health and safety management systems

20.

The following statement about MS 1722:2011 – Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems is true except

a)

is a British Standard that provides requirements on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS)

b)

enable an organization to manage its OHS risks and improve its OHS performance

c)

the standard are intended to address OHS for employees, temporary employees, contractors and other personnel on site

21.
Accident prevention is the responsibility of the employer.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
22.
Employees have a responsibility to avoid slips , trips and falls in the workplace.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
23.
Emergency preparedness is solely a government responsibility.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
24.
The necessary ingredients for most fires are heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
25.
Class B fires normally involving life electrical equipment which always de-energize the circuit then use a non-conductive extinguishing agent.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
26.
Which of these best describes "the likelihood of an incident occurring"?
a)
  Risk
b)
Hazard
c)
An event
d)
An episode
27.
Why should near misses be reported?
a)
To educate employees
b)
To test the first aider
c)
To ensure complete recovery
d)
To stop a more serious event occurring
28.
Which of these is most likely to cause an accident in a workplace?
a)
Administration
b)
Manual handling
c)
Adequate lighting
d)
Excessive noise
29.
Which of the following is NOT the basic elements of Emergency Preparedness and Response?
a)
 Organise emergency management team
b)
Identify the accident scenarios and emergency consequences
c)
Identify resources, equipment and facilities
d)
Analyse all the accident or incident
30.
In preparing for planning of an emergency response, the planner should consider:
a)
The overall objective of the planning event
b)
The likely time scale of the event and response
c)
Maximum budget likely to be available
d)
Likely constraints
31.
Which one of the following is not part of the fire triangle?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Source of ignition
c)
Fuel
d)
Oxygen
32.
Which fire extinguisher should you use for fires involving class A only? (e.g wood and   paper?
a)
Wet Chemical
b)
Water and foam
c)
Carbon dioxide
d)
Dry powder
33.
Which fire extinguisher should you use for fires involving combustible metals and alloys?
a)
Chemical
b)
Water
c)
Foam
d)
Dry powder
34.
When should employees be informed of the fire hazards to which they are exposed at work?
a)
  Upon the initial assignment
b)
  Within two days of the initial assignment
c)
Within 30 days of the initial assignment
d)
Within 90 days of the initial assignment
35.
When you discover a fire, you should…
a)
Pull the fire alarm and call the fire department
b)
Use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, even if you’ve never used a fire extinguisher before
c)
Stay in the building until you figure out a way to extinguish the fire
d)
Run out of the building without warning others of the fire
36.

OSHA's purpose is to make sure employers create a safe work environment free from recognized hazards to safety and health including ___.

a)

exposure to toxic chemicals

b)

excessive noise levels

c)

mechanical dangers

d)

human error

e)

all of the above

37.

When drilling a hole in a part using a drill press, __________.

a)

always firmly clamp the material

b)

wear loose clothing

c)

hold the part by hand

d)

use motor oil as a lubricant

38.

The Clean Water Act is enforced by which agency?

a)

OSHA

b)

NIOSH

c)

EPA

d)

State Regulatory Agencies

39.

Safety regulations created by state agencies do not need to be as effective as those created by OSHA.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Until corrective action is taken, safety concerns should be ___.

a)

tracked and reported

b)

reported to senior management

c)

a reason to sign up for training

d)

the concern only of the supervisor

41.

When circumstances at work create a dangerous situation, you should ___.

a)

not proceed until the dangerous situation is eliminated

b)

proceed with the utmost care

c)

ensure that personal protection equipment is used

d)

apply for hazardous duty pay

42.

The National Safety Council defines an accident as an occurrence in a sequence of events that produces ___.

a)

unintended injury, death or property damage

b)

A potentially unsafe environment

c)

Intentional injury or damage

d)

An unexpected result

43.

This OSHA regulation requires an employer to provide emergency evacuation plans, and proper storage for flammable materials.

a)

The General Environmental Controls regulation

b)

The Medical and First Aid regulation

c)

The Material Handling and Storage regulation

d)

The Emergency Evacuation and Fire Prevention regulation

44.

Safety is defined as behavior that prevents hurt, injury, or loss.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

A copy of the relevant OSHA standard must be available to workers who attend ___.

a)

Safety committee meetings

b)

OSHA required training

c)

Production training

d)

New line planning meetings

46.

Which is the False interpretation of "officer" as in Act 514?

a)

Director General of Occupational Safety and Health

b)

Directors of Occupational Safety and Health

c)

Assistant Directors of Occupational Safety and Health

d)

Safety and Health Officer of Occupational Safety and Health

47.

What does the 'O' in OSHA stand for?

a)

Orientation

b)

Optional

c)

Occupational

d)

Opportunity

48.

Who must comply with OSHA?

a)

Only teachers and doctors

b)

Everyone who works at a job that requires health and safety

49.

EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITIES PART IV, SECTION 17 of OSHA covers

a)

Duty to formulate Safety and Health Policy

b)

General Duties of Employers and Self-employed

persons to their employees

c)

Duties of an occupier of a place of work

to persons other than his employees

d)

General duties of employers and self-employed

persons to persons other than their employees

50.

Is OSHA a law?

a)

Yes

b)

No

51.

Which jobs would require you to have OSHA training?

a)

Burger King

b)

Six Flags

c)

Kentucky Fried Chicken

52.

What does occupational mean?

a)

Relating to jobs

b)

Relating to school

c)

Good moral character

53.

OSHA falls into which categories?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Construction

c)

Maritime

d)

General Industry

54.

Why is workplace safety important?

a)

It's not important.

b)

It keeps workers and customers safe.

c)

Only managers need to worry about workplace safety.

55.

Only companies with over 100 employees need OSHA training.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

A company with only 1 employee still needs OSHA training.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Which is an example of being healthy at work?

a)

Never making a mistake at work.

b)

Working everyday of the week.

c)

Washing your hands after using the bathroom.

58.

People who break OSHA laws risk.....?

a)

Getting a promotion at work.

b)

Being fired from your job.

c)

Getting suspened from school.

59.

Which of the following is an example of being safe at work?

a)

Always smile while at work.

b)

Wearing oven gloves when removing hot plates.

c)

Greeting your boss everyday.

60.

The letters in "OSHA" stand for

a)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

b)

Occasional Safety and Hazard Account

c)

Occupational Standards and Hazard Action

d)

Nothing

61.

OSHA's mission is to_____ .

a)

promote safety

b)

increase the health of the nation

c)

save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the Health of America's workers

d)

increase federal revenue

62.

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was created under the _____ .

a)

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

b)

local health care system

c)

workers union pact

d)

long range planning committee

63.

It is the employee's responsibility to pay for and bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE).

a)

True

b)

False

64.

OSHA standards include

a)

Limit the amount of hazardous chemicals

b)

Require certain safe practices and equipment

c)

Require employers to monitor hazards

d)

Keep records of workplace injuries

e)

All of the above

65.

Who does OSHA hold responsible for the safety and health conditions in the workplace?

a)

Workers

b)

Employers

66.

Workers are not allowed to participate in any OSHA related inspection meetings.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

As an employee, who is the first person you should report a hazard to?

a)

Team leader

b)

Supervisor

c)

Safety Committee

d)

All of the above are acceptable

e)

None, report straight to OSHA

68.

As an employee, who is the first person you should report a hazard to?

a)

Team leader

b)

Supervisor

c)

Safety Committee

d)

All of the above are acceptable

e)

None, report straight to OSHA

69.

Anyone working at a height of ____ feet or more is at risk for a fall.

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

70.

It is the employee's responsibility to wear proper footwear and be aware of their surroundings to avoid slip and trip hazards.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Katie is short and has trouble reaching the top of the storage cabinet. She stands on an unsecured stool to reach the top. What should she do instead?

a)

Stand on the top step of a stepladder

b)

Place a stepladder on the coolers to reach the top

c)

Use a stepladder on a secured and even surface

d)

Stand on the counter instead of a stool

72.

A Fire extinguisher marked with an A is used on:

a)

Oil fires

b)

Electrical Fires

c)

Paper material fires

d)

None of the above

73.

Fire extinguishers marked with a B can be used on:

(select all that apply)

a)

Paper, trash

b)

Gasoline

c)

Flammable Liquids

d)

Oil Based Paint

74.

What symbols would you find on an ABC fire extinguisher?

(select all that apply)

a)
b)
c)
d)
75.

Fire extinguishers shall be inspected how often in construction 1926.150(c)(1)(viii)?

a)

Monthly

b)

Periodically

c)

When empty

d)

Never

76.

You should never attempt to fight a fire if you don’t know what is burning; the fire appears too large to handle with one extinguisher; and the fire is spreading rapidly beyond the spot where it started

a)

True

b)

False

77.

You should endanger yourself when putting out a fire.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

The ______ is a simple model used to understand the ingredients necessary for most fires.

a)

Fire Square

b)

Heat Parallelogram

c)

Ring of Fire

d)

Fire Triangle

79.

PASS stands for

a)

Panic, Alarm, Swear, Struggle

b)

Pin, Alternate, Signal, Sweep

c)

Pull, Aim, Sweep, Shoot

d)

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

80.

Fire Extinguishers marked with D are used for:

(Select all that apply)

a)

Combustible Metals

b)

Magnesium

c)

Potassium

d)

Other flammable metals

81.

Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed

a)

50 feet

b)

100 feet

c)

3000 square feet

d)

36 inches from the ground

82.

What does the O in OSHA stand for?

a)

Orientation

b)

Occupational

c)

Optional

83.

What does the O in OSHA stand for?

a)

Orientation

b)

Occupational

c)

Optional

84.

Is OSHA a law?

a)

Yes

b)

No

85.

Which jobs would require you to have OSHA training?

a)

Burger King

b)

Six Flags

c)

Kentucky Fried Chicken

86.

What does occupational mean?

a)

Relating to jobs

b)

Relating to school

c)

Good moral character

87.

Who must comply with OSHA?

a)

Only teachers and doctors.

b)

Everyone who works at a job that requires health and safety.

88.

What does the S in OSHA stand for?

a)

Sounds

b)

Simple

c)

Safety

89.

OSHA falls into which categories?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Construction

c)

Maritime

d)

General Industry

90.

OSHA is NOT a federal law.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Why is workplace safety important?

a)

It's not important.

b)

It keeps workers and customers safe.

c)

Only managers need to worry about workplace safety.

92.

Only companies with over 100 employees need OSHA training.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

A company with only 1 employee still needs OSHA training.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

The H in OSHA stands for....?

a)

Health

b)

Happiness

c)

Heat

95.

Which is an example of being healthy at work?

a)

Never making a mistake at work.

b)

Working everyday of the week.

c)

Washing your hands after using the bathroom.

96.

People who break OSHA laws risk.....?

a)

Getting a promotion at work.

b)

Being fired from your job.

c)

Getting suspened from school.

97.

Which of the following is an example of being safe at work?

a)

Always smile while at work.

b)

Wearing oven gloves when removing hot plates.

c)

Greeting your boss everyday.

98.
a)

True

b)

False

99.
a)

True

b)

False

100.
a)

True

b)

False

101.
a)

True

b)

False