OSHA OSHA - Safety Certificate Introduction to OSHA Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law?

Accepted Answer

1970

Answer

The OSH Act was signed into law by President Nixon on December 29, 1970.

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary right of workers under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Right to request an OSHA inspection

Answer

Workers have the right to request an OSHA inspection if they believe unsafe or unhealthful conditions exist in their workplace.

Question 3

What does the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) of the OSH Act require employers to do?

Accepted Answer

Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards causing death or serious harm

Answer

The General Duty Clause requires employers to furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Question 4

Which type of OSHA violation carries the highest maximum penalty?

Accepted Answer

Willful

Answer

Willful violations carry the highest penalties because the employer knowingly committed or made no reasonable effort to eliminate a known hazard.

Question 5

What is the OSHA standard for the maximum noise exposure level permitted over an 8-hour workday?

Accepted Answer

90 decibels

Answer

OSHA's permissible exposure limit for noise is 90 decibels averaged over an 8-hour work shift.

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OSHA OSHA - Safety Certificate Introduction to OSHA Questions and Answers 2