NSC OSHA Compliance 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of OSHA inspection receives the highest priority?
- Programmed inspections
- Referral inspections
- Imminent danger investigations (Correct answer)
- Follow-up inspections
Correct answer: Imminent danger investigations
OSHA prioritizes inspections in order, with imminent danger situations receiving the highest priority.
Question 2: Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, what symbol on a GHS label warns of a health hazard such as carcinogenicity?
- Skull and crossbones
- Exclamation mark
- Health hazard (person with starburst) (Correct answer)
- Flame
Correct 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.
Question 3: An employer receives an OSHA citation. How many days does the employer have to contest the citation?
- 10 working days
- 15 working days (Correct answer)
- 30 calendar days
- 60 calendar days
Correct answer: 15 working days
Employers must notify OSHA of intent to contest a citation within 15 working days of receiving it.
Question 4: Which OSHA standard requires annual refresher training for employees who work in permit-required confined spaces?
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.134
- 29 CFR 1910.146 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.146
29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces) mandates training for authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors.
Question 5: Under OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, what is the recommended first aid action immediately after a needlestick injury?
- Apply a tourniquet
- Wash the area with soap and water (Correct answer)
- Apply bleach to the wound
- Immediately seek antiviral medication
Correct answer: Wash the area with soap and water
OSHA recommends washing needlestick or sharps injuries immediately and thoroughly with soap and water.
Question 6: What does OSHA require employers to do within 24 hours of a work-related inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or eye loss?
- File OSHA Form 301
- Report the incident to OSHA (Correct answer)
- Suspend all operations
- Conduct a third-party investigation
Correct answer: Report the incident to OSHA
OSHA requires employers to report inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or eye losses within 24 hours of learning about them.
Question 7: 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?
- Other-than-serious
- Serious
- Willful (Correct answer)
- Repeat
Correct answer: Willful
A willful violation is one where the employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation or is plainly indifferent to employee safety.
NSC OSHA Compliance 4
Which type of OSHA inspection receives the highest priority?