Introduction To OSHA : Construction Safety Standards! Trivia Quiz

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Introduction to OSHA: construction safety standards! OSHA regulations are put in place to ensure that workers are safe from injury or death as they carry out their duties and inspectors carry out inspections so as to check for violations by companies which then incur fines. Do take this trivia quiz and get to see just how good you understand the guidelines and if you know the fines for different violations.

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  • 2. 

    What does NIOSH stand for?

    • Nebraska Incorporated Occupational Safety & Health

    • National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health

    • National Independent Occupational Safety & Health

    Correct Answer
    A. National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
    Explanation
    NIOSH stands for National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health. This organization is responsible for conducting research and providing recommendations to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. They work towards promoting safe and healthy working conditions for all employees.

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  • 3. 

    If OSHA shows up at your site it is expected that you notify the District Safety Manager.....

    • Within 2 hours

    • Immediately after the visit

    • Immediately

    • Within 24 hours

    Correct Answer
    A. Immediately
    Explanation
    The District Safety Manager can provide some tips on making sure we are complying properly with the visit.

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  • 4. 

    What is the most cited violation within construction during the year of 2003?

    • Scaffolds

    • Fall Protection

    • Electrical

    • Excavations

    Correct Answer
    A. Fall Protection
    Explanation
    Fall Protection is the most cited violation within construction during the year of 2003. This means that there were more instances of non-compliance with fall protection regulations compared to other violations such as scaffolds, electrical, and excavations. Fall protection is a crucial safety measure in construction to prevent workers from falling from heights and sustaining injuries, and it seems that it was the area where the most violations occurred in 2003.

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  • 5. 

    If OSHA issues a citation for a willful violation the cost can be up to?

    • "$2,500 "

    • "$10,000 "

    • "$2,500 "

    • "$70,000 "

    • "$5,000 "

    Correct Answer
    A. "$70,000 "
    Explanation
    If OSHA issues a citation for a willful violation, the cost can be up to $70,000. This means that the maximum penalty for a willful violation is $70,000.

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  • 6. 

    If an OSHA compliance officer arrives on your project you are expected to: 

    • Stop what you are doing and immediately take them on a field tour.

    • Contact your project manager or highest ranking supervisor on duty and take the officer to the office to meet with them.

    • Let everyone know so they can stop work and clean up.

    • Allow full access to the project

    Correct Answer
    A. Contact your project manager or highest ranking supervisor on duty and take the officer to the office to meet with them.
    Explanation
    If an OSHA officer arrives on your site, take them to the project manager or highest ranking supervisor. If you are on a walk with them carry a camera and take photos of anything they point out or photograph. It will help us identify any problems that need to be handled.

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  • 7. 

    What year was OSHA established?

    • 1926

    • 1884

    • 1945

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1970
    Explanation
    OSHA, which stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was established in 1970. This agency was created to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees in the United States. OSHA sets and enforces standards, provides training and education, and conducts inspections to promote workplace safety. The establishment of OSHA in 1970 was a significant step towards protecting workers' rights and preventing workplace accidents and illnesses.

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  • 8. 

    If we have policies that are above and beyond OSHA standards we will only be held accountable for OSHA.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    OSHA holds us accountable for our policies. When we make a policy that is more stringent than OSHA we are held to that standard.

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  • 9. 

    What is the number for the Construction Safety Standards?

    • CFR-32

    • CFR-29

    • 1926

    • 1927

    Correct Answer
    A. 1926
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1926. This is the number for the Construction Safety Standards.

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  • 10. 

    If a standard does not exist within OSHA's Policy, it is at the employers discretion to perform as they see fit.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    OSHA has a General Duty Clause that states: Each employer "shall furnish a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees"

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  • 11. 

    Failure to correct a prior violation may bring civil penalties of up to ______ for each day the violation continues.

    • $250

    • $500

    • "$2,500 "

    • "$7,000 "

    • "$1,000 "

    Correct Answer
    A. "$7,000 "
    Explanation
    Failure to correct a prior violation may bring civil penalties of up to $7,000 for each day the violation continues.

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  • 12. 

    We follow the Construction Safety Standards 1926 not the General Industry Standards.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    Within 1926 Construction Safety Standards there are references to 1910 General Industry Standards. We must be familiar with each.

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  • 13. 

    How soon do we need to notify OSHA after we have a recordable injury?

    • 2 Hours

    • 4 Hours

    • 24 Hours

    • We do not have to notify OSHA

    Correct Answer
    A. We do not have to notify OSHA
    Explanation
    We only need to notify OSHA when we have a fatality or when 3 or more of our employees are hospitalized.

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  • 14. 

    Which one of the following comments apply to a Competent Person requirements? Pick all that apply

    • Understands the OSHA standards that they are deemed competent over

    • Can identify the hazards in the operation

    • Has been designated by the company as the competent person and has the authority to take appropriate actions.

    • Has completed an OSHA certified training class

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Understands the OSHA standards that they are deemed competent over
    A. Can identify the hazards in the operation
    A. Has been designated by the company as the competent person and has the authority to take appropriate actions.
    Explanation
    To be a competent person a knowledge of the standards and the ability to identify the hazards with the authority to take action are all requirements.

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