OSHA'S mission
To save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.
which groups do not come under oshas
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Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, atomic energy workers who are covered by other federal agencies, public employees in state and local governments, although some states have their own plans that cover these workers
Employees covered by osha standards must display an " its the law" poster. What does this poster address?
Safety and health information
what does 29 cfr 1926 subpart E cover?
Personal Protective and life saving equipment
what are some types of PPE that employers must pay for?
hard hats, hearing protection, fall protection harness, NOT uniforms.
OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following person protective equipment PPE?
Hard hats
OSHA requires employers to maintain certain records on and report work related injuries and illnesses. Which of the following is used for this process.
what does OSHA require for employers to post for 3 days?
OSHA Citations and verbatim notices
one of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards is to?
provide trainning
the right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear or punishment is spelled out in?
section 11 c
if an employer disagrees with the results of the OSHA inspection, the employer may submit a written objection to OSHA, called a notice of ?
contest
during a OSHA inspection:
you have the right to talk to an inspector privately.
the creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers.
the right to a safe workspace
among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:
OSHA 300 logs and 300A summaries
workers must be trained in which of the following?
lockout/tagout
fall hazards
bloodborne pathogens
a worker or worker representative can file a complaint about safety or health hazard in the workplace?
true
when the employer reveives and OSHA citation, it must be?
posted for 3 days until the violation is fixed.
what type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm Is likely?
imminent danger
which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?
repeat
serious
willful
you can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer.
true
Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health to concern to?
you employer
which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA?
email
in persona at a local office
phone
What section of the OSH act does the whistleblower program reference?
section 11(c)
how long does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA, when the employee has been discriminated against for reporting a safety or health hazard?
30 days
when you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:
written procedures and any additional training that may be required
which of the following would be the best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical?
safety data sheet for chemical
what are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information?
OSHA & NIOSH
where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH Acts:
general duty clause
A safety and health program should be
personalized and tailored to the specific job hazards at a workplace.
which of the following is an OSHA cooperative program?
Voluntary Protection Program(vpp)
how many employee's suffer from a serious job related injury or illness each year
4.1 million
which of the following is a benefit for having a safety and health program?
a company may need to bid on a contract that requires safety and health documentation.
A safety health program should :
be formally documented
OSAH now recommends that effective safety and health programs include _______________ major elements?
7
which of the following is a core element of a safety and health program, as recommended by OSHA?
worker participation
a company's safety and health program should come over:
all workers that the employer directs, supervises or controls.
which of the following is an executive management role with regard to an organizations safety and health programs?
creating a safety mission or policy state [Show Less]