OSHA Compliance Flashcards

Which type of OSHA inspection receives the highest priority?

Answer: Imminent danger investigations

OSHA prioritizes inspections in order, with imminent danger situations receiving the highest priority.

Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, what symbol on a GHS label warns of a health hazard such as carcinogenicity?

Answer: Health hazard (person with starburst)

The health hazard pictogram (silhouette of a person with a starburst) indicates serious health hazards like carcinogens or reproductive toxins.

An employer receives an OSHA citation. How many days does the employer have to contest the citation?

Answer: 15 working days

Employers must notify OSHA of intent to contest a citation within 15 working days of receiving it.

Which OSHA standard requires annual refresher training for employees who work in permit-required confined spaces?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.146

29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces) mandates training for authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors.

Under OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, what is the recommended first aid action immediately after a needlestick injury?

Answer: Wash the area with soap and water

OSHA recommends washing needlestick or sharps injuries immediately and thoroughly with soap and water.

What does OSHA require employers to do within 24 hours of a work-related inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or eye loss?

Answer: Report the incident to OSHA

OSHA requires employers to report inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or eye losses within 24 hours of learning about them.

Which term describes an OSHA violation where the employer knew or should have known of the hazard but made no reasonable effort to eliminate it?

Answer: Willful

A willful violation is one where the employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation or is plainly indifferent to employee safety.