ASP Safety Compliance and Regulations 4

Question 1

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), an employer is required to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are:

Accepted Answer

Causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm

Answer

The General Duty Clause obligates employers to address recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm, even when no specific standard applies.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard requires employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective written hazard communication program?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom/Right-to-Know) requires a written hazard communication program covering SDSs, labels, and employee training.

Question 3

A state plan state operates its own OSHA-approved occupational safety and health program. Federal OSHA requirements for state plans include that state standards must be:

Accepted Answer

At least as effective as federal standards

Answer

State plans must be 'at least as effective' as federal OSHA, but they may exceed federal requirements in some areas.

Question 4

Under the OSH Act, which of the following is an employer's RIGHT during an OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

To require the inspector to obtain a warrant before entry

Answer

Employers have a Fourth Amendment right to require OSHA to obtain an administrative search warrant before entering a workplace for inspection.

Question 5

OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy can hold which type of employer liable for hazards it did not create but has the authority and ability to correct?

Accepted Answer

Controlling employer

Answer

The controlling employer has supervisory authority over the worksite and can be cited for hazards it has the authority and means to correct, even if another employer created them.

(ASP) Associate Safety Professional Practice Test

(ASP) Associate Safety Professional Practice Test

ASP Safety Compliance and Regulations 4