Introduction to OSHA

What does OSHA call an on the job event that could have caused an injury or property damage if it had not been corrected in time?

An Incident

A person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations at the job site is an?

Authorized / Designated Person

OSHA requires that employers pay for most required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:

Hard Hats

A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them is an?

OSHA Compliance Officer

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

What is not a good housekeeping practice?

Placeing oily rags in an uncovered container

OSHA's Mission is to?

Protect the safety and health of America's workers

A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project ia an?

Qualified Person

Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:

The OSHA 300 log and the OSHA 300A summary.

The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:

The right to a safe and healthful workplace.

All Injuries and Incidents

Which of the following must be reported to the employer?

General safety and Health

Which provisions for the construction industry does Subpart C of 29 CFR 1926 outline?

Who has the final responsibility for on-the-job safety being done properly?

You

During an OSHA inspection:

You have the right to talk to the inspector privately

A safety data sheet (SDS) gives information about?

hazardous chemicals