Intro To OSHA Act
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Assessment for "Intro to OSHA Act" module created by James E. Huerkamp of EMCC Workforce Education Program.
- 1.
The OSHA Act of 1970 is best described by which of the following statements?
- A.
It is intended to punish companies for accidents.
- B.
To insure safe and healthful working conditions, and to preserve human resources.
- C.
To stop the injuries from imported chemicals.
- D.
To stop the upward trend of accidents since the 1960s.
Correct Answer
B. To insure safe and healthful working conditions, and to preserve human resources.Explanation
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- 2.
An employee believes he/she has been treated unfairly by being issued a citation and decides to contest the citation. He/she may do so by which of the following procedures?
- A.
At the time of the follow-up inspection, give the CSHO a letter requesting the citation be withdrawn.
- B.
Notify the Secretary of Labor.
- C.
Notify OSHA in writing within 15 working days.
- D.
Contact legal counsel and initiate a small claims suit and name OSHA as the defendant.
- E.
First, contact the CSHO and discuss reducing the penalty; subsequently, OSHA may be notified of the intent to contest the citation.
Correct Answer
C. Notify OSHA in writing within 15 working days.Explanation
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- 3.
Employees covered by the OSHA Act have particular rights in addition to protection by OSHA standards. Of the following, which is not an employee right?
- A.
The right to inspect certain records and citations.
- B.
The right to protection from discrimination for filing a complaint against his/her employer.
- C.
The right to select the appropriate and applicable standards for his/her workplace.
- D.
The right to be represented during safety and health inspections of his/her workplace.
Correct Answer
B. The right to protection from discrimination for filing a complaint against his/her employer.Explanation
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- 4.
Who can report a safety deficiency to OSHA?
- A.
Maintenance Personnel
- B.
Family members of deceased workers
- C.
Management
- D.
Any employee
Correct Answer
D. Any employeeExplanation
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- 5.
How do you look up information on OSHA standards?
- A.
You cannot. Only Management can look up standards
- B.
Look to the Internet
- C.
A written OSHA manual
- D.
A and B
- E.
B and C
Correct Answer
D. A and BExplanation
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- 6.
Which of the following accidents must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours?
- A.
A bruised hand where the employee sees the doctor and goes back to work
- B.
Two employees are sent to the hospital for treatment
- C.
One employee breaks an arm
- D.
An employee is killed on the job.
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. An employee is killed on the job.Explanation
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