Precision Safety and Compliance 5

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed to employees under the OSH Act?

Accepted Answer

The right to receive additional pay for working in hazardous conditions

Answer

The OSH Act does not guarantee hazard pay; it guarantees workers the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards, access to records, and protection from retaliation.

Question 2

What color are OSHA-required caution signs typically used to indicate a potential hazard?

Accepted Answer

Yellow with black lettering

Answer

ANSI/OSHA caution signs use yellow backgrounds with black lettering to warn of potential hazards that could result in minor to moderate injury if not avoided.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP) in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

To ensure employees know what to do during fires, chemical spills, and other emergencies

Answer

An EAP provides clear, pre-established procedures for responding to workplace emergencies, ensuring employees can evacuate or respond safely and quickly.

Question 4

Ergonomic hazards in the workplace primarily lead to which type of injury?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

Answer

Poor ergonomics — such as repetitive motions, awkward postures, or heavy lifting — cause musculoskeletal disorders including back injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendinitis.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'general duty clause' violations under the OSH Act?

Accepted Answer

A recognized hazard exists that the employer failed to address, even without a specific standard

Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards, allowing OSHA to cite employers even when no specific standard covers the hazard.

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Precision Safety and Compliance 5