Question 1

Under OSHA regulations, employers do not have the right to do which of the following?
A)Refuse to allow an OSHA inspector on the premises.
B)File a Notice of Contest within 30 days of the citation.
C)Consult with OSHA to correct hazards without fear of a citation and penalty.
D)Request a variance to an OSHA standard while waiting for repairs.

Accepted Answer

A Notice of Contest must be filed within 15 days of the citation.
Key Takeaway: The OSH Act requires employers to allow the CSHO to inspect the workplace. Employers may request variances until repairs are made or for processes that provide equal or greater safety for workers. Employers may consult with OSHA to identify possible hazards without fear of a citation and penalty. However once a consultant becomes involved, the employer must abate any violations, or the consultant will refer the violation to an OSHA inspector.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a category of workplace drug testing?
A)Pre-employment
B)Reasonable cause
C)Post-accident
D)Random

Accepted Answer

"Reasonable suspicion" is one category of drug test, and "for cause" is another, but "reasonable cause" is not.
Key Takeaway: Drug testing in the workplace is a hot topic. Drug testing programs must be administered fairly, and consistently, to similarly situated employees. There are seven types of drug tests: pre-employment, pre-promotion, annual physical tests, reasonable suspicion and for cause, random, post-accident, and treatment follow up.

Question 3

Which of the following is exempt from coverage under OSHA?
A)Certain low-risk industries specified by OSHA
B)Family farms that employ fewer than 11 employees
C)Federal government employees
D)Self-employed individuals

Accepted Answer

The best response is self-employed individuals, as all others are covered or possibly covered under OSHA.
Key Takeaway: Although OSHA designates certain low-risk industries as exempt from OSHA reporting requirements, those industries are still covered by the OSH Act. Family farms are only exempt from OSHA coverage if they do not employ anyone who is not a family member. Federal government employees are covered under OSH Act (state and local government employees are not covered but often covered under state sponsored OHSS legislation).

Question 4

Which of the following laws was not created specifically to address occupational safety and health issues?
A)WARN Act
B)OSHA
C)MSHA
D)Drug-Free Workplace Act

Accepted Answer

WARN, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, addresses plant closing and mass layoffs and does not address occupational safety and health issues.
Key Takeaway: The Drug-Free Workplace Act, MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Act), and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) were all created specifically to address issues of health and safety in the workplace.

Question 5

Jake, the company receptionist, has always been cheerful and warm when greeting customers and has taken the initiative to do what needed to be done without waiting to be told. He has always kept the front desk neat, tidy and presentable to visitors. Over the last few weeks, Jake has become moody and called in sick several times complaining of headaches, and the reception area looks disorganized. This employee is showing classic signs of which of the following?
A)Job dissatisfaction
B)Mad cow disease
C)Substance abuse
D)Stress

Accepted Answer

The employee is exhibiting symptoms of all three types of stress: physical, emotional, and mental.
Key Takeaway: Stress is a significant workplace issue. Stress left unchecked or unresolved, can lead to burnout of the employee and can cause illness and injury.

Question 6

The union representative has requested copies of all the incident reports filed during the last year. You are required to do what?
A)Furnish copies of the "Tell us about the case" section within seven calendar days.
B)Furnish the copies by the end of the next business day.
C)Furnish copies within 15 calendar days, but only of the "Tell us about the case" section.
D)Furnish the copies by the end of the day.

Accepted Answer

The union representative is entitled to receive copies of incident reports with the identifying information omitted.
Key Takeaway: Employers have seven calendar days to provide the information to an employee representative. Copies of the OSHA 300 log must be provided by the end of the following business day when requested by employees or their representatives. Options C and D do not apply to OSHA requirements.

Question 7

You've accepted a position as the HR manager with a small manufacturing organization. You were acquainted with the former HR manager and you're excited to be following in his footsteps at his former company. From everything he has told you, the company had everything in line with respect to HR-related issues, -including safety issues, EEO reports, I-9 documentation, and sound compensation practices, etc. You are surprised when you then come across a documentation stating that the organization was cited for a "Serious Violation" three months earlier. You are concerned because you know that a serious violation is:
A)The most serious category of violation recognized by the Department of Justice.
B)One that the employer either knew about or should have known about.
C)Unlikely to result in death, but is likely to result in serious injury.
D)Considered by the EEOC to be deliberate and intentional.

Accepted Answer

A serious violation is one that the employer either knew about or should have known about.
Key Takeaway: "Serious" violations are issued by OSHA, and not by the Department of Justice. A serious violation is likely to result in death or serious injury, so option C is not possible. Again, "serious" violations are issued only by OSHA, and not by the EEOC or any other government body, so option D is not possible.

Question 8

Under OSHA, employees enjoy all of the following except
A)The right to notify their employer or OSHA about workplace hazards. You may ask OSHA to keep your name confidential.
B)The right to ask OSHA to maintain your confidentiality.
C)The right to request an OSHA inspection if you believe that there are unsafe and unhealthful conditions in your workplace.
D)The right to file a compliant with OSHA within 45 days of discrimination by your employer for making safety and health complaints or for exercising your rights under the OSH Act.

Accepted Answer

As an employee, you have the right to file a compliant with OSHA within 30 days if your employer has discriminated against you for making a safety and health complaint or for exercising your rights.
Key Takeaway: Options A, B, C all are rights employees have under OSHA. Employees may notify the employer or OSHA about workplace hazards, request for confidentiality, and have the right to request an OSHA inspection if they believe unsafe and/or unhealthful conditions exist in the workplace.

Question 9

A 16-year old son of one of your friends is looking for a summer job and has been offered a job at your employer, a coal mine. Which of the following makes this job offer illegal?
A)Mine Safety and Health Act
B)Occupational Safety and Health Act
C)Fair Labor Standards Act
D)Hazard Communication

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines a list of jobs that are not suitable for children between the ages of 16 and 18.
Key Takeaway: The Mine Safety and Health Act was established to ensure the safety of workers in coal and other mines. The Occupational Safety and Health Act sets safety standards for all industries. The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to provide employees with information about physical and health hazards related to the use of any chemicals in the workplace.

Question 10

Which of the following is not mandated by the General Duty Clause?
A)Employers must ensure a safe workplace.
B)Employers must comply with all current and future OSHA-related standards.
C)Employees must report all work-related injuries resulting in hospitalization (emergency room or in-patient) to their employer.
D)Employees must follow all safety and health-related rules steaming from the OSH Act.

Accepted Answer

Employees must report all work-related injuries to their employer, whether or not the injury reports in-patient hospitalization.
Key Takeaway: Options A, B, C are all responsibilities that are mandated by the General Duty Clause. The General Duty Clause of the OSH Act identifies two primary duties for employers and one for employees, which all subsequent requirements are ultimately built upon. Employers must ensure a safe workplace and employers must comply with all current and future OSHA-related standards. Employees have the duty that they must follow all safety and health-related rules stemming from the Act.

Question 11

All of following are required by the Hazard Communication Standard except
A)Material Safety Data Sheets
B)Signed employee acknowledgement forms
C)Container labeling requirements
D)Training and orientation

Accepted Answer

The Hazard Communication Standard has no requirement to obtain signed employee acknowledgment forms.
Key Takeaway: While it is not a requirement to obtain signed employee acknowledgement forms, it is always a good idea to do so, especially in regards to federally mandated trainings. The Hazard Communication Standard requires MSDS, container labeling requirements, and training and orientation requirements.

Question 12

According to OSHA, which of the following does not need to be recorded?
A)Days away from work
B)Injuries that result in bleeding
C)Restricted work or job transfer
D)Loss of consciousness

Accepted Answer

Injuries that result in bleeding do not have to be recorded unless they result in death, days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, or loss of consciousness.
Key Takeaway: When a work-related injury or illness involves days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, or loss of consciousness they must be recorded to OSHA.

Question 13

OSHA did all of the following except
A)Establish relief for employees who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses
B)Establish a means of enforcement
C)Encourage and assist states to take steps to ensure safe and healthful workplaces
D)Provide for relevant research, information, education and training

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation programs, not the OSH Act, are designed to enable worker to obtain relief for work-related injuries.
Key Takeaway: OSHA did establish a means of enforcement, encourage and assist states to take steps to ensure a safe and healthful workplace, and provide research, information, education and training. The workers' compensation program is there to help provide relief, in particular monetary, to employees who experience work-related injuries and illnesses.

Question 14

The Mine Safety and Health Act (MSH Act)
A)Applies only to underground mines
B)Requires that all mines be inspected at least twice a year
C)Applies only to coal mines
D)Provides protection in addition to those afforded by OSHA

Accepted Answer

The Mine Safety and Health Act requires at least four inspections per year for underground mines, and at least two inspections per year of surface mines.
Key Takeaway: MSH Act applies to both underground and surface mines, and applies to both coal and non-coal mines. Option D is incorrect as those employees who are covered by MSH Act are exempt from the OSH Act.

Question 15

Which of the following is a mandatory OSHA standard for all covered employers?
A)Emergency Action Plan Standard
B)Fire Safety Standard
C)Exit Route Standard
D)Hazard Communication Standard

Accepted Answer

The only standard that is required for all employers is the Exit Route Standard.
Key Takeaway: The Emergency Action Plan Standard and Fire Safety Standard are both recommended for employers, but they are not mandatory unless required under a separate OSHA standard. The Hazard Communication Standard only applies to those employers who have hazardous materials or chemicals.

Question 16

Employers enjoy all of the following rights with respect to OSHA inspections except
A)The right to decline admittance to certain areas that contain trade secrets
B)The right to postpone an inspection until senior leadership is available
C)The right to learn the reason for the inspection or investigation
D)The right to request proper identification from the compliance officer

Accepted Answer

Although OSHA might give employers 24 hours notice under certain circumstances, employers may not request a postponement of an inspection.
Key Takeaway: Employers do have the right to decline admittance to certain areas that contain trade secrets, they have the right to know the reason for the inspection or investigation, and they have the right to request proper identification from the compliance officer.

Question 17

Of the following situations, which one would receive the highest priority from OSHA?
A)Referrals from the media
B)Planned inspections in high-hazard industries
C)Employee complaints
D)Catastrophes and fatal accidents

Accepted Answer

Of the options listed above, catastrophes and fatal accidents would be the highest priority for OSHA, followed by employee complaints, referrals from the media or other individuals, and then planned inspections in high-hazard industries.
Key Takeaway: Imminent danger poses an even higher priority for OSHA above anything else.

Question 18

An effective safety and health management plan does not include which all of the following?
A)Senior management support
B)Ongoing worksite analysis
C)Regular OSHA inspections
D)Active hazard prevention program

Accepted Answer

OSHA inspections are conducted at the request of an employee based on a safety violation, preprogrammed high-hazard inspection, or on a random basis.
Key Takeaway: The four characteristics of a safety and health management plan are senior management support, ongoing worksite analysis, active hazard prevention and control programs, and ongoing safety and health training.

Question 19

Which of the following injuries or illnesses is considered work related?
A)An employee twisted an ankle at an aerobics class the company sponsored.
B)An employee fell while taking a shower in the dressing room after the work shift.
C)An employee is hit by a car in the parking lot while walking toward the building.
D)An employee disregards the safety procedures and is cut by a table saw.

Accepted Answer

Injuries that occur while performing the job are reportable, whether or not the employee was at fault.
Key Takeaway: OSHA regulations exempt injuries that occur as a result of voluntary participation in fitness activities, those from personal grooming activities, or those caused by motor vehicles in a company parking lot.

Question 20

How can an employer determine whether a job creates an ergonomic hazard for an employee?
A)Review and analyze the OSHA logs
B)Review and analyze the workers compensation records
C)Review the MSDS
D)Observe the incumbent performing the job duties

Accepted Answer

Observing the incumbent performing the work is necessary to determine whether there is an ergonomic hazard in the job.
Key Takeaway: A review and analysis of OSHA logs or workers compensation records can be used to determine any injury patterns occurring in the workplace. An MSDS describes chemical hazards located in the workplace and therefore is unrelated to ergonomics.

Quiz 5: Risk

Under OSHA regulations, employers do not have the right to do which of the following?

Which of the following is not a category of workplace drug testing?

Which of the following is exempt from coverage under OSHA?

Which of the following laws was not created specifically to address occupational safety and health issues?

The union representative has requested copies of all the incident reports filed during the last year. You are required to do what?

Under OSHA, employees enjoy all of the following except

A 16-year old son of one of your friends is looking for a summer job and has been offered a job at your employer, a coal mine. Which of the following makes this job offer illegal?

Which of the following is not mandated by the General Duty Clause?

All of following are required by the Hazard Communication Standard except

According to OSHA, which of the following does not need to be recorded?

OSHA did all of the following except

The Mine Safety and Health Act (MSH Act)

Which of the following is a mandatory OSHA standard for all covered employers?

Employers enjoy all of the following rights with respect to OSHA inspections except

Of the following situations, which one would receive the highest priority from OSHA?

An effective safety and health management plan does not include which all of the following?

Which of the following injuries or illnesses is considered work related?

How can an employer determine whether a job creates an ergonomic hazard for an employee?