aPHR Workplace Safety 3

Question 1

Which OSHA recordkeeping form is posted annually in a visible workplace location from February 1 through April 30?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300-A

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

15 working days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Protection from employer retaliation for reporting safety concerns

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Heat acclimatization

Answer

Heat acclimatization is the physiological adaptation process—taking 7–14 days—where the body becomes more efficient at regulating temperature in hot environments.

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR Workplace Safety 3