Chapter 6
True
A code is a set of standards, rules, or regulations relating to a specific area.
True
A standard is an operational principal, criteria, or requirement, or a combination of these.
False
OSHA can only make recommendations concerning penalties and citations when employers are found guilty of violations.
False
OSHA has only one purpose, to encourage employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards.
False
OSHA is not required to post material but is required to communicate orally about safety and health issues that concern employees.
True
Once a standard has passed, it becomes effective on the date prescribed.
60 days
Once a standard is passed, an employer who is opposed to the standard must file an appeal in which of the following?
True
Since the early 1970's, the most significant legislation passed has been the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.
False
The OSH Act covers all employees in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other territories that fall under the jurisdiction of the United States government.
True
The general duty clause of the OSH Act requires that employers provide a workplace that is free from hazards that are likely to harm employees.
Refusal to wear safety equipment
Under the OSA Act, employees have the following rights except which of the following?
De minimis violation
Violations of standards that have no direct bearing on safety and health.
Adopted, amended, or revoked
What are the three different types of action OSHA may utilize to maintain safety and health standards?
Imminent danger, Catastrophes, Worker complaint, Target inspection and Follow-up inspection
What is the correct order as determined through OSHA's pritorities for carrying out workplace inspections.
Safe and healthful working conditions for employees
What was the purpose of Congress passing the OSH Act in 1970?
True
A temporary variance may be issued to an employer when there is not enough time to comply with the standard.
Serious violation
A violation in which there is a high probability that death or serious physical injury may result and that the employer knew or should have known of the hazard.
Repeat violation
A violation of any standard, regulation, rule or order where, upon re-inspection, a substantially similar violation is found.
Other-than-serious violation
A violation that has a direct relationship to job safety and health, but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm.
Willful violation
A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits.
11 or more workers
The record keeping and reporting requirements of the OSH Act apply to employers with which of the following?