Osha's mission Correct Answers To protect the safety and health of Americas workers
Horizontal Correct Answers Some standards are horizontal meaning
... [Show More] general or across the board, when there is no vertical.
Vertical Correct Answers apply to specific industry (construction)
Worker right- Workers have the right to safety and health without the fear of punishment Correct Answers Section 11 (c) of the Osha act
Competent person Correct Answers One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees and who has authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them
Qualified person Correct Answers One who by having a degree, certificate or professional standing, whom had extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the work.
Rule of Construction Correct Answers Contractors and sub-contractors can make their own arrangements regarding who will do things such as; installing guardrails or provide drinking water...etc
The General Duty Clause Correct Answers OSHA Act public law- 91-596 section 5 (a) (1)
Compliance Directives Correct Answers Ensures consistent enforcement of the standard.
Multi- Employer Work Site Policy Correct Answers a. exposing employer- one whose employees are exposed to hazards
b. Creating Employer- One who creates the hazard. Has duty to inform other contractors of hazard.
c. Correcting Employer- One responsible for correcting the hazard.
Controlling Employer- One responsible for overall conditions on work site
Citations Correct Answers The employer must certify abatement is complete for each cited violation. (Must sign-off stating that you will fix the issue)
General Requirements Subpart C Correct Answers Two main components of the employer's accident prevention responsibilities are having a safety program and jobsite inspections by competent person. [Show Less]