OSHA Basic OSHA 2

Question 1

What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer

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

Question 2

Under which federal law was OSHA created?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Employees or their representatives

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, whistleblower protections prohibit retaliation

Answer

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

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