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Basic OSHA Flashcards

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  1. What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

    Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

    OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a part of the U.S. Department of Labor.

  2. Under which federal law was OSHA created?

    Answer: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

    OSHA was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

  3. What is the general duty of every employer under the OSH Act's General Duty Clause?

    Answer: Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm

    The General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards.

  4. Who has the right to request an OSHA inspection of a workplace?

    Answer: Employees or their representatives

    Employees or their representatives can file a complaint requesting an OSHA inspection.

  5. Can employees be legally fired for reporting a safety violation to OSHA?

    Answer: No, whistleblower protections prohibit retaliation

    OSHA's whistleblower provisions protect workers from retaliation for reporting safety concerns.

  6. How long must most OSHA-required training records generally be retained?

    Answer: For a defined period as specified by the applicable standard

    Retention periods vary but must follow the timeframe set by each applicable OSHA standard.

  7. Which poster are covered employers required to display in the workplace?

    Answer: The OSHA 'Job Safety and Health: It's the Law' poster

    Employers must display the OSHA 'It's the Law' poster informing workers of their rights.