Deck 5: The Osh Act, Standards, and Liability

Question 1

Under the OSHA Law, employers are responsible for the level of safety and health found in their workplace.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The record keeping and reporting requirements of the OSH Act apply to employers with which of the following?

A) 100 or more workers
B) 50 or more workers
C) 11 or more workers
D) 2 or more workers

Answer 2

C

Question 3

OSHA regulations apply to federal government agencies.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

OSHA openly favors and encourages safety incentive programs.

Question 5

OSHA has the authority to develop, adopt, and amend standards.

Question 6

OSHA has established standards in just three broad areas: General industry, Construction, and Agriculture.

Question 7

Once a standard has been passed, it becomes effective on the date prescribed.

Question 8

What are the three different types of action OSHA may utilize to maintain safety and health standards?

A) Adopted, amended, or revoked
B) Revoked, reduced, or forgiven
C) Reduced, forgiven, or altered
D) Appealed, rescind, or reduced

Question 9

The OSH Act covers all employees in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other territories that fall under the jurisdiction of the United States government.

Question 10

People who work in state and local government are covered by the same OSHA regulations as any private sector worker.

Question 11

Since the early 1970s, the most significant legislation passed has been the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.

Question 12

OSHA has only one purpose, to encourage employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards.

Question 13

Once a standard is passed, an employer who is opposed to the standard must file an appeal in which of the following?

A) 45 days
B) 90 days
C) 10 days
D) 60 days

Question 14

Which of the following statements was the purpose of Congress passing the OSH Act in 1970?

A) Reduce employer's costs
B) Reduce downtime in industry
C) Safe and healthful working conditions for employees
D) Lower insurance rates

Question 15

A temporary variance may be issued to an employer when there is not enough time to comply with the standard.

Question 16

OSHA can only make recommendations concerning penalties and citations when employers are found guilty of violations.

Question 17

The general duty clause of the OSH Act requires that employers provide a workplace that is free from hazards that are likely to harm employees.

Question 18

OSHA is not required to post materials but is required to communicate orally about safety and health issues that concern employees.

Question 19

A standard is an operational principal, criteria, or requirement, or a set of these combinations.

Question 20

Ad hoc committees and standing committees deal with the same issues.

Question 21

Which of the following states has adopted OSHA-approved state safety plans?

A) New York
B) Hawaii
C) Wyoming
D) North Dakota

Question 22

The OSHA program that protects employees who file complaints against their employers for unsafe conditions is known as:

A) Worker protection program
B) Whistleblower program
C) Employee safety and health program
D) OSHA Hotline program

Question 23

Which of the following has the highest priority for OSHA inspections?

A) Worker complaints
B) Targeted inspections of particular hazards
C) Follow-up inspections
D) Imminent danger situations

Question 24

Under the OSH Act, employees have the following rights except which of the following?

A) Refusal to wear safety equipment
B) File a safety and health grievance
C) Participate in OSHA inspections
D) Participate in union activities concerning job safety and health