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