OSHA Basic OSHA Practice 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1))?
- To require employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards (Correct answer)
- To establish minimum wage requirements for hazardous jobs
- To mandate annual safety inspections by federal agents
- To require employees to purchase their own safety equipment
Correct answer: To require employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards
The General Duty Clause requires employers to furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Question 2: Which of the following is a leading cause of workplace fatalities in the construction industry, often referred to as part of the 'Fatal Four'?
- Electrocution (Correct answer)
- Chemical exposure
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Noise-induced hearing loss
Correct answer: Electrocution
Electrocution is one of the Fatal Four hazards in construction, along with falls, struck-by incidents, and caught-in/between incidents.
Question 3: How long does an employer generally have to report a workplace fatality to OSHA?
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 8 hours
Employers must report any worker fatality to OSHA within 8 hours of learning about it.
Question 4: Which OSHA standard requires employers to inform employees about hazardous chemicals in the workplace through labels and Safety Data Sheets?
- Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) (Correct answer)
- Personal Protective Equipment Standard
- Process Safety Management Standard
- Respiratory Protection Standard
Correct answer: Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
The Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) ensures employees are informed about chemical hazards through labels, SDSs, and training.
Question 5: What does the acronym PPE stand for in workplace safety?
- Personal Protective Equipment (Correct answer)
- Professional Protection Enforcement
- Primary Prevention Evaluation
- Physical Protection Engagement
Correct answer: Personal Protective Equipment
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, which includes items like gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, and respirators.
Question 6: Under OSHA regulations, which of the following is an employee right?
- The right to request an OSHA inspection of their workplace (Correct answer)
- The right to refuse all assigned work tasks
- The right to set their own work schedule
- The right to bypass safety training requirements
Correct answer: The right to request an OSHA inspection of their workplace
Employees have the right to request an OSHA inspection if they believe unsafe or unhealthful conditions exist in their workplace.
OSHA Basic OSHA Practice 2
What is the primary purpose of OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1))?