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Introduction to OSHA – Quiz & Activity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

OSHA was created by Congress under which law?

a)

Fair Labor Standards Act

b)

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

c)

Worker Protection Act

d)

Federal Safety Code

2.

OSHA is part of which U.S. Department?

a)

Department of Commerce

b)

Department of Labor

c)

Department of Health and Human Services

d)

Department of Safety

3.

The OSHA standards for general industry are found in which CFR Part?

a)

Part 1926

b)

Part 1904

c)

Part 1910

d)

Part 1900

4.

If no specific OSHA standard applies, employers must comply with:

a)

Safety Exception Clause

b)

General Duty Clause

c)

Employee Wellness Act

d)

PPE Mandate

5.

Which of the following is NOT an employer responsibility under OSHA?

a)

Provide PPE at no cost

b)

Keep injury and illness records

c)

Post OSHA citations

d)

Cite workers for safety violations

6.

Workers have the right to:

a)

A safe workplace free of recognized hazards

b)

Training on job-related hazards

c)

Participate in OSHA inspections

d)

All of the above

7.

OSHA inspections include which of the following steps?

a)

Opening conference → Walkthrough → Closing conference

b)

Walkthrough → Violation notice → Worker survey

c)

Hazard report → Worker test → Employer fine

d)

None of the above

8.

The first action to take when noticing a safety hazard is to:

a)

Call OSHA immediately

b)

Ignore it

c)

Report it to a supervisor or safety committee

d)

Post it on social media

9.

OSHA protects workers from retaliation if they report hazards. This is called:

a)

Hazard Abatement Rule

b)

Whistleblower Protection

c)

Employer Compliance Clause

d)

Safety Enforcement Act

10.

Which of the following is a resource outside the workplace for worker safety?

a)

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

b)

Union representatives

c)

OSHA Website and Offices

d)

Supervisor instructions

11.

Which of the following summarizes the topic 'Worker Rights under OSHA' in 3 key points?

a)

Right to a safe workplace, right to receive training about hazards, right to report injuries without retaliation.

b)

Right to unlimited paid leave, right to set company policies, right to hire and fire management.

c)

Right to free healthcare, right to dictate company profits, right to choose work hours.

d)

Right to own company assets, right to determine OSHA regulations, right to avoid safety training.

12.

Which of the following summarizes the key responsibilities of employers under OSHA?

a)

Provide a safe workplace, comply with OSHA standards, and report workplace injuries.

b)

Ignore OSHA regulations, prioritize profits over safety, and avoid employee training.

c)

Only provide safety equipment, but not training or reporting.

d)

Allow unsafe practices if employees agree, and avoid inspections.

13.

Which of the following summarizes the OSHA Inspection Process in 3 key points?

a)

Initiation of inspection, onsite inspection, post-inspection actions

b)

Employee training, hazard communication, recordkeeping

c)

Workplace design, equipment maintenance, employee benefits

d)

Hiring process, payroll management, employee scheduling

14.

Which of the following summarizes the topic 'Reporting Hazards' in 3 key points?

a)

Identifying hazards, reporting them promptly, and following up on corrective actions

b)

Ignoring minor hazards, reporting only major incidents, and waiting for annual reviews

c)

Reporting hazards only if someone is injured, documenting them in personal notes, and not informing supervisors

d)

Identifying hazards, keeping them confidential, and addressing them individually

15.

Which of the following summarizes the topic 'Whistleblower Protections' in 3 key points?

a)

Protection from retaliation, legal remedies for whistleblowers, confidentiality of identity

b)

Mandatory reporting of all workplace issues, guaranteed promotion, public recognition

c)

Whistleblowers must remain anonymous, receive financial rewards, and are exempt from all laws

d)

Only government employees are protected, no legal remedies, and public disclosure required

16.

Summarize the topic 'OSHA Standards (CFR Parts)' in 3 key points.

a)

OSHA Standards (CFR Parts) are federal regulations that set safety and health requirements for workplaces, are organized by industry, and are legally enforceable.

b)

OSHA Standards (CFR Parts) are voluntary guidelines for workplace safety, are not industry-specific, and are not legally binding.

c)

OSHA Standards (CFR Parts) are recommendations for personal health, focus on environmental protection, and are optional for employers.

d)

OSHA Standards (CFR Parts) are state-level suggestions, apply only to construction, and are not enforced by law.

17.
When it comes to On-the-Job safety, you should…
a)
rely on your boss to keep you safe
b)
take responsibility for your own actions
c)
hope that others around you will keep you safe
d)
contact OSHA to find out how to be safe
18.
The portion of the federal law that requires employers to provide a safe working environment for employees is called…
a)
the Whistleblower Act
b)
the General Duty Clause
c)
the Safety Standard Act
d)
the MSDS Act
19.

What was created to protect workers from health and safety risks on the job?

a)

OSHA

b)

FICA

c)

OWCP

d)

FECA

20.

What does OSHA stand for?

a)

Office of Sanitation, Health and Agriculture

b)

Official Security and Honesty Act

c)

Occupational Safety & Health Administration