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    What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

    • Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    • Occupational Safety and Hazards Administration
    • Occupational Safety and Health Authority
    • Occupational Safety and Hazards Authority
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  • 2. 

    What is OSHA's (Occupational, Safety and Health Administration) main function?

    • Ensure employee safety and health in the United States.

    • Requires the use of childproof caps for detergent.

    • Ensure employers provide clean uniforms as needed.

    • All the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ensure employee safety and health in the United States.
    Explanation
    OSHA's main function is to ensure employee safety and health in the United States. This includes setting and enforcing standards, providing training and education, conducting inspections, and issuing citations and penalties for non-compliance. OSHA does not require the use of childproof caps for detergent or ensure employers provide clean uniforms as needed. Therefore, the correct answer is "Ensure employee safety and health in the United States."

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  • 3. 

    In biological hazard, things you might be exposed to are?

    • Insect bites

    • Infection

    • Bird droppings

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above" because in a biological hazard, there are various things that one might be exposed to. Insect bites can transmit diseases, infections can be caused by pathogens, and bird droppings can carry harmful bacteria or viruses. Therefore, all of these options pose potential risks in a biological hazard situation.

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  • 4. 

    What Congressional Act established OSHA?

    • Occupational Safety and Health Authority Act(OSHA)

    • Workplace Safety and Health Act(WSH)

    • Household safety Authority

    • Commercial safety authority

    Correct Answer
    A. Occupational Safety and Health Authority Act(OSHA)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Occupational Safety and Health Authority Act (OSHA). This act was established by the U.S. Congress to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees. OSHA sets and enforces standards, provides training and education, and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations in workplaces across the country. The act was enacted in 1970 and has played a crucial role in reducing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

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  • 5. 

    You should not use a wedge if it has:

    • Pointed head

    • Triangular head

    • Flat head

    • Mushroomed head

    Correct Answer
    A. Mushroomed head
    Explanation
    A wedge is a simple machine used to split objects apart. It works by applying force to a narrow edge or point, which creates a mechanical advantage. A wedge with a pointed head or a triangular head is ideal for this purpose as it concentrates the force on a smaller area, making it easier to split objects. However, a wedge with a mushroomed head would not be effective because it distributes the force over a larger area, reducing its splitting ability. Therefore, a wedge with a mushroomed head should not be used.

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  • 6. 

    Ammonia becomes an immediate danger to your life and health when it is present at the following level or greater:

    • 10 ppm 

    • 30 ppm

    • 300 ppm

    • 1000 ppm

    Correct Answer
    A. 300 ppm
    Explanation
    At a concentration of 300 ppm or greater, ammonia becomes an immediate danger to life and health. Ammonia is a highly toxic gas that can cause severe respiratory irritation, burns, and even death at high concentrations. Exposure to ammonia can lead to symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and pulmonary edema. Therefore, it is crucial to have proper ventilation and take necessary precautions to prevent ammonia exposure above this threshold level.

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  • 7. 

    States can administer and enforce their own occupational safety and health program provided that(1) the programis as least as stringent and effctive as the federal program, and(2) the program.

    • Is submitted to and approved by OSHA

    • Covers only the private sector,not government employers

    • Is approved by state voters in a general election

    • States cannot develop their programs,they must adopt the federal program

    Correct Answer
    A. Is submitted to and approved by OSHA
    Explanation
    States can administer and enforce their own occupational safety and health program, but it must be submitted to and approved by OSHA. This ensures that the state program meets the minimum standards set by the federal program and is as stringent and effective in protecting the health and safety of workers. OSHA plays a crucial role in overseeing and approving state programs to ensure consistency and compliance with federal regulations.

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  • 8. 

    What violations are most commonly cited by OSHA?

    • Hazard communications

    • Fall protection

    • Respiratory protection

    • Scaffolding

    Correct Answer
    A. Fall protection
    Explanation
    Fall protection is the most commonly cited violation by OSHA because it is crucial to prevent falls, which are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. OSHA requires employers to provide fall protection systems, such as guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems, to protect employees working at heights. Failure to comply with fall protection standards can result in serious accidents and injuries, making it a top priority for OSHA enforcement.

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  • 9. 

    Who was the President that sign this  Act into law?

    • Gerald Ford

    • John Kennedy

    • Lynden Johnson

    • Richard Nixon

    Correct Answer
    A. Richard Nixon
    Explanation
    Richard Nixon was the President who signed this Act into law.

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  • 10. 

    You should wear eye, head, and face protection if you are working with which of the following tools?

    • Portable abrasive wheel tools

    • Electric tools

    • Pneumatic tools

    • Liquid fuel tools

    Correct Answer
    A. Pneumatic tools
    Explanation
    When working with pneumatic tools, it is important to wear eye, head, and face protection. Pneumatic tools use compressed air to power their operation, and they can generate high speeds and forces. This can result in the release of debris or particles that can cause eye injuries. Additionally, the tools themselves may have moving parts or components that can cause head or face injuries if not properly protected. Therefore, wearing appropriate protective gear is necessary to ensure safety while working with pneumatic tools.

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