OSHA Basic OSHA 2

Question 1

What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Office of Safety and Health Access

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Occupational Standards and Hazard Authority

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Organization for Safe Handling and Awareness

Question 2

Under which federal law was OSHA created?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

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The Fair Labor Standards Act

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The National Labor Relations Act

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The Social Security Act

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Provide free health insurance

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Guarantee lifetime employment

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Pay overtime for all hazards

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Employees or their representatives

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Only the employer

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Only federal judges

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Only insurance companies

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, whistleblower protections prohibit retaliation

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Yes, at any time

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Only if they are new employees

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Only with union approval

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For a defined period as specified by the applicable standard

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No retention required

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Only 24 hours

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Forever, without exception

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A local weather advisory

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The company holiday schedule

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A stock market ticker