aPHR Workplace Safety 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA recordkeeping form is posted annually in a visible workplace location from February 1 through April 30?
- OSHA Form 300
- OSHA Form 300-A (Correct answer)
- OSHA Form 301
- OSHA Form 200
Correct answer: OSHA Form 300-A
OSHA Form 300-A (the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) must be posted from February 1 through April 30 each year.
Question 2: An employer receives an OSHA citation. The employer has how many working days to contest the citation?
- 5 working days
- 10 working days
- 15 working days (Correct answer)
- 30 working days
Correct answer: 15 working days
Employers have 15 working days from receipt of a citation to notify OSHA of intent to contest the citation, penalty, or abatement date.
Question 3: Under OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard, who is generally responsible for paying for required PPE?
- The employee
- The employer (Correct answer)
- A shared cost between employer and employee
- OSHA reimburses employers for PPE costs
Correct answer: The employer
OSHA's PPE payment rule (29 CFR 1910.132) generally requires employers to pay for required PPE, with limited exceptions such as ordinary safety-toe footwear.
Question 4: A worker who believes their employer has violated an OSHA standard may file a complaint with OSHA. Which right does OSHA's whistleblower protection provide?
- A guaranteed pay raise after filing a complaint
- Protection from employer retaliation for reporting safety concerns (Correct answer)
- Automatic workplace inspection within 24 hours
- Transfer to a less hazardous position at the same pay
Correct answer: Protection from employer retaliation for reporting safety concerns
Section 11(c) of the OSH Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who exercise their rights, including reporting safety concerns to OSHA.
Question 5: Which term describes the condition where a worker's body has adapted to heat, making them less susceptible to heat illness?
- Heat tolerance
- Heat acclimatization (Correct answer)
- Thermoregulation adaptation
- Core temperature stabilization
Correct answer: Heat acclimatization
Heat acclimatization is the physiological adaptation process—taking 7–14 days—where the body becomes more efficient at regulating temperature in hot environments.
Question 6: Which OSHA standard requires confined space entry programs, including permits, attendants, and rescue procedures?
- 29 CFR 1910.146 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1910.134
- 29 CFR 1910.1200
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.146
29 CFR 1910.146 covers permit-required confined spaces and mandates written programs, entry permits, attendants, and emergency rescue procedures.
Question 7: Which leading indicator would be most useful for measuring the effectiveness of a workplace safety program before injuries occur?
- Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
- Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate
- Number of near-miss reports submitted (Correct answer)
- Workers' compensation costs per employee
Correct answer: Number of near-miss reports submitted
Near-miss reporting is a leading indicator that reveals hazards and close calls before they result in injuries, allowing proactive corrective action.
aPHR Workplace Safety 3
Which OSHA recordkeeping form is posted annually in a visible workplace location from February 1 through April 30?