COHN OSHA and Regulatory Compliance 5

Question 1

An employee reports that they were disciplined after filing an OSHA complaint. Which section of the OSH Act protects workers from such retaliation?

Accepted Answer

Section 11(c)

Answer

Section 11(c) of the OSH Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who exercise their rights, including filing safety complaints or participating in OSHA inspections.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program?

Accepted Answer

To focus programmed inspections on establishments with high injury and illness rates

Answer

SST directs OSHA's programmed inspection resources toward establishments with elevated Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rates based on employer-submitted injury data.

Question 3

Under NIOSH guidelines, what does the hierarchy of controls prioritize as the MOST effective method to control workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Elimination of the hazard is the most effective control because it completely removes the risk rather than managing or reducing exposure to it.

Question 4

The OSHA 300A summary must be posted in the workplace annually. During which months must it be displayed?

Accepted Answer

February 1 through April 30

Answer

OSHA 300A must be posted from February 1 through April 30 each year, summarizing the previous year's work-related injuries and illnesses.

Question 5

Which OSHA standard requires employers to conduct medical surveillance for employees exposed to asbestos above the action level?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1001

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1001 (Asbestos Standard for General Industry) requires medical surveillance including pulmonary function tests and chest X-rays for employees exposed at or above the action level.

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COHN OSHA and Regulatory Compliance 5