Chapter Six - THE OSH ACT, STANDARDS, AND LIABILITY
The record keeping and reporting requirements of the OSH Act apply to employers with which of the following? A. 100 or more workers B. 50 or more workers C. 11 or more workers D. 2 or more workers
11 or more workers
Which of the following has the highest priority for OSHA inspections? A. Worker complaints B. Targeted inspections of particular hazards C. Follow-up inspections D. Imminent danger situations
Imminent danger situations
Which of the following states has adopted OSHA-approved state safety plans? A. New York B. Hawaii C. Wyoming D. North Dakota
New York
Under the OSH Act, employees have the following rights except which of the following? A. Refusal to wear safety equipment B. File a safety and health grievance C. Participate in OSHA inspections D. Participate in union activities concerning job safety and health
Refusal to wear safety equipment
Which of the following statements was the purpose of Congress passing the OSH Act in 1970? A. Reduce employer's costs B. Reduce downtime in industry C. Safe and healthful working conditions for employees D. Lower insurance rates
Safe and healthful working conditions for employees
A standard is an operational principal, criteria, or requirement, or a set of these combinations
True
A temporary variance may be issued to an employer when there is not enough time to comply with the standard
True
Since the early 1970s, the most significant legislation passed has been the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.
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.
True
Under the OSHA Law, employers are responsible for the level of safety and health found in their workplace
True
The OSHA program that protects employees who file complaints against their employers for unsafe conditions is known as: A. Worker protection program B. Whistleblower program C. Employee safety and health program D. OSHA Hotline program
Whistleblower program
What are the three different types of action OSHA may utilize to maintain safety and health standards? A. Adopted, amended, or revoked B. Revoked, reduced, or forgiven C. Reduced, forgiven, or altered D. Appealed, rescind, or reduced
Adopted, amended, or revoked
OSHA can only make recommendations concerning penalties and citations when employers are found guilty of violations
False
OSHA has established standards in just three broad areas: General industry, Construction, and Agriculture
False
OSHA has only one purpose, to encourage employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards.
False
OSHA is not required to post materials but is required to communicate orally about safety and health issues that concern employees.
False
OSHA openly favors and encourages safety incentive programs
False
People who work in state and local government are covered by the same OSHA regulations as any private sector worker
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.
False
Once a standard is passed, an employer who is opposed to the standard must file an appeal in which of the following? A. 45 days B. 90 days C. 10 days D. 60 days
60 days
Where do the dollars collected by OSHA from citations and fines go? A. Used for bonuses for OSHA personnel B. Deposited in the general fund of the U.S.Treasury C. Used to pay for education and training of OSHA personnel D. Used to award incentives to safe companies
Deposited in the general fund of the U.S.Treasury
Ad hoc committees and standing committees deal with the same issues
False
Critics of OSHA's rule requiring electronic reporting claim that OSHA is resorting to "public shaming to reduce accidents and injuries.
True
OSHA generated controversy with publication of its Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers.
True
OSHA has the authority to develop, adopt, and amend standards
True
OSHA regulations apply to federal government agencies
True
Once a standard has been passed, it becomes effective on the date prescribed
True