OSHA Introduction to OSHA 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document must employers display to inform workers of their OSHA rights?
- The OSHA 'It's the Law' poster (Correct answer)
- A federal tax form
- The company profit statement
- A blank incident log only
Correct answer: The OSHA 'It's the Law' poster
Employers must post the OSHA 'Job Safety and Health: It's the Law' poster where employees can see it.
Question 2: What form is used to record a summary of work-related injuries and illnesses annually?
- OSHA Form 300A (Correct answer)
- IRS Form 1040
- OSHA Form 10
- Form W-2
Correct answer: OSHA Form 300A
The OSHA 300A is the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses that must be posted.
Question 3: During which months must the injury and illness summary be posted?
- February 1 to April 30 (Correct answer)
- January 1 to March 31
- June 1 to August 31
- It is never posted publicly
Correct answer: February 1 to April 30
The 300A summary must be posted from February 1 through April 30 each year.
Question 4: An inspector arrives unannounced. Can a worker representative accompany the OSHA compliance officer?
- No, workers are barred from inspections
- Yes, an authorized employee representative may accompany the inspection (Correct answer)
- Only if management approves in writing
- Only after the inspection ends
Correct answer: Yes, an authorized employee representative may accompany the inspection
Workers have the right to have a representative accompany the OSHA compliance officer during an inspection.
Question 5: Which category of OSHA violation carries the most serious classification for endangering life?
- De minimis
- Willful (Correct answer)
- Other-than-serious
- Paperwork
Correct answer: Willful
A willful violation is one an employer commits intentionally or with plain indifference to the law and carries the highest penalties.
Question 6: Who pays for personal protective equipment required by OSHA standards?
- The worker in all cases
- The employer, in most cases (Correct answer)
- The insurance company only
- A government grant
Correct answer: The employer, in most cases
Employers must generally provide required PPE at no cost to workers, with limited exceptions.
Question 7: What is the primary goal of the OSH Act?
- To increase company profits
- To ensure safe and healthful working conditions (Correct answer)
- To set minimum wages
- To regulate product prices
Correct answer: To ensure safe and healthful working conditions
The OSH Act's purpose is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women.
OSHA Introduction to OSHA 3
Which document must employers display to inform workers of their OSHA rights?