NSC OSHA Compliance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)?
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.147 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.178
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.147
29 CFR 1910.147 is OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard, also called the Control of Hazardous Energy standard.
Question 2: How many days does an employer have to report a worker fatality to OSHA?
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 24 hours
- 3 days
- 7 days
Correct answer: 8 hours
Employers must report any work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours of learning about it.
Question 3: What is the maximum fine OSHA can impose for a willful or repeated violation as of recent updates?
- $7,000
- $15,625
- $70,000
- $156,259 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: $156,259
OSHA adjusts penalties for inflation; willful or repeated violations carry a maximum penalty of $156,259 per violation (as of 2023 adjustments).
Question 4: Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, what type of medical evaluation must workers complete before being fit-tested for a respirator?
- Pulmonary function test
- Questionnaire or physical exam (Correct answer)
- Blood pressure screening
- Audiometric test
Correct answer: Questionnaire or physical exam
29 CFR 1910.134 requires a medical evaluation using a questionnaire (OSHA Appendix C) or physical exam before a fit test.
Question 5: In OSHA's hierarchy of controls, which control method is considered most effective at reducing hazards?
- Administrative controls
- PPE
- Elimination (Correct answer)
- Engineering controls
Correct answer: Elimination
Elimination — physically removing the hazard — is the most effective method in OSHA's hierarchy of controls.
Question 6: Which OSHA standard requires a written emergency action plan (EAP) for workplaces with more than 10 employees?
- 29 CFR 1910.36
- 29 CFR 1910.38 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.165
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.38
29 CFR 1910.38 requires covered employers with more than 10 employees to maintain a written emergency action plan.
Question 7: What does OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) require of employers?
- Provide written safety programs for all tasks
- Provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards (Correct answer)
- Train all workers in OSHA standards annually
- Post the OSHA 300 log at all work sites
Correct answer: Provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards
Section 5(a)(1) requires employers to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
NSC OSHA Compliance 3
Which OSHA standard governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)?