OHST practice test questions PART 1

Which of the following is a typical "standardized" approach or process used in industry for asbestos abatement? a. Entrenchment b. Restoration c. Replacement d. Encapsulation

There are three general approaches used in industry for asbestos abatement: encapsulation, enclosure, and removal. Encapsulation involves spraying asbestos with a binding-type sealant that will keep the subject material in place (i.e., virtually eliminating the potential of it becoming airborne); enclosure involves emplacing permanent air-tight walls around the asbestos material; and removal ultimately entails a four-step process of temporary isolation, negative pressure, application of an immobilization solution, and disposal.

Which of the following is a typical symptom associated with carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Shoulder stiffness b. Numbness in the index finger c. Tingling in the pinky finger d. Swelling of the thumb

B Carpal-tunnel syndrome is an unpleasant and often distressing condition that affects the hands and fingers, caused by the compression of a major nerve that passes over the carpal bones through a passage (tunnel) in the wrist. Several symptoms that normally indicate the presence of carpal-tunnel syndrome include numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, middle, and/or ring fingers; wrist pain; wrist stiffness; and weakened grip. The pinky finger, however, is usually not affected given that it is not connected to the subject condition's neural pathway

Which of the following is generally NOT true regarding chemical irritants? a. The mucus membranes are often easily affected by these agents. b. Permanent tissue damage often occurs as a result of exposure. c. Chemical irritants can cause dermatitis. d. Hair spray is an example of a chemical irritant.

B Chemical irritants are compounds that can adversely (and temporarily) affect the skin (dermatitis) and mucus membranes as well as the eyes and respiratory tract. They do not typically cause permanent tissue damage as a result of normal exposure(s). Examples of irritants include the likes of chlorine, ammonia, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone.

A fitness-for-duty assessment, conducted by employers, is often used to determine whether a candidate or present employee is (or is not) able to perform requisite job duties because of physical or _______________ limitations. a. training b. competency c. psychological d .educational

C A fitness-for-duty assessment, often required by employers, is used to evaluate whether a candidate or present employee is (or is not) able to perform required job functions due to physical or psychological limitations. Such evaluations are often reassessed on a periodic basis through the use of medical monitoring programs or similar mechanisms.

A type-A-rated fire extinguisher is effective against which type of fire? a. Electrical equipment b. Laboratory chemicals c. Trash, wood, or paper d. Flammable liquids

C A type-A-rated fire extinguisher is effective against a fire that is trash, wood, or paper based (i.e., ordinary solid combustibles). Nonconductive extinguishing agents such as monoammonium phosphate and film-forming foam are typically used to fight this type of fire because of their smothering or blanketing and nonconductive natures. They are also effective at suppressing fire-induced vapors.

Which of the following is NOT typically employed as a control strategy for protecting against confined-space hazards? a. Ensuring adequate fire-suppression equipment is available b. Use of a buddy system c. Evaluating potential hazards of the space immediately after entry d. Ensuring adequate ventilation is at hand

C Fully assessing confined-space hazards prior to entry is proper protocol, as opposed to only assessing them after entry and work have commenced. Moreover, use of a buddy system is an excellent control strategy to employ for protecting against hazards associated with confined-space work as well as sufficient worker training; installation of accessible fire-suppression equipment; and ensuring that sufficient ventilation is available within the space.

9. What type of glove material is widely used for protecting the hands against welding sparks?a.Neoprene b.Polyester c.Leather d.Polyethylene

C Gloves made from leather or cowhide material are conventionally used for effective protection against welding sparks. Gloves made from other (synthetic) materials (e.g., neoprene or rubber) are widely used for protection against chemical agents

Which of the following is one of Heinrich's 10 Axioms of Workplace Safety? a. Knowing why people work unsafely does not directly initiate appropriate corrective measures. b. Accident prevention strategies usually function independently of production and quality strategies. c. Most accidents are the result of unsafe worker behavior. d. Senior management should retain a degree of independence and separation from the realm of workplace safety.

C Heinrich's 10 Axioms of Workplace Safety include the following: 1. Most accidents are usually correlated to unsafe worker behavior 2. knowing why people work unsafely can usually assist in producing appropriate corrective measures 3. and management usually plays a vital role within the realm of accident prevention. 4. Unsafe worker actions do not always quickly result in an incident; safety should be theultimate responsibility of management; and most accidents are, in fact, preventable.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 Standard is the MOST widely utilized guidance system in the United States for employing which of the following programs? a. Safety management b. Environmental management c. Quality management and assurance d. Work control

C. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 Standard is the most widely utilized guidance system in the United States for employing robust quality management and assurance programs.

Which of the following is often associated with frostbite of the fingers or toes? a.Absence of pain b.Fibromyalgia c.Chilblains d.Localized capillary damage to the hands and feet from high blood pressure

4. A Frostbite is a dangerous condition that can occur as a result of prolonged exposure to extreme cold. It manifests when the temperature of body tissues falls below the freezingpoint of those tissues (essentially below the freezing point of water). In such instances, tissue damage usually occurs and can potentially lead to the loss of damaged toes or fingers in severe cases (digital frostbite). In addition, the victim may or maynot feel pain associated with the onset of such a condition and likewise may also encounter skin that turns gray or white in color. In contrast, chilblains are another type of health hazard that can occur from overexposure to cold; however, these usually result from a combined exposure to cold and humidity and are typically depicted by toe redness, inflammation, itching, and occasional blistering.

12. Which of the following project management tools can be effectively used for comprehensively illustrating a project schedule? a.GANTT chart b.Work breakdown structure (WBS) c.Scope of work (SOW) d.Project plan

A A GANTT chart is often utilized within the realm of project management to effectively illustrate a project schedule. It typically depicts how much time should be spent on each project step and prioritizes the order in which those steps should be completed as well as key milestones, available float, and the project's critical path.

What designates what a recovery coordinator who ultimately decides what recovery actions need to be taken and assigns responsibilities for achieving such actions should do? a. Disaster recovery plan b. FEMA assessment action plan c. Disaster response charter d. Contingency recovery procedure

A A disaster recovery plan should designate a recovery coordinator who ultimately determines what recovery actions need to be taken and furthermore assigns responsibilities for achieving such actions

Which of the following radiation types are anti-contamination / respirator tandems MOST effective at protecting workers against? a. Alpha b. Neutron c. Gamma d. Microwave50.

A Anti-C/respirator tandems are most effective at protecting workers from all potential alpha exposure pathways as well as from most low-energy beta sources.

Which of the following is a typical benefit associated with the use of ventilation systems? a.They help reduce the buildup of carbon dioxide. b.They helpfacilitate the conversion of ozone into free oxygen. c.They help keep vapor concentrations at ignitable thresholds. d.They help to balance out equilibrium losses that often occur during atmospheric inversions.

A Ventilation systems are designed to provide a number of benefits to indoor working environments; namely, they help reduce the buildup of carbon dioxide, they help reduce dust levels, they maintain air temperatures at comfortable levels, they reduce unpleasant ambient odors, and they help maintain flammable vapor concentrations and contaminant levels below hazardous thresholds.

Which of the following is generally true regarding biohazards?a.Biohazards can be either animal or plant based. b.Biohazards are not fungal based. c.Biohazards, by definition, are not allergenic in nature. d.Biohazards are usually transmitted through the air.

A Workplace biohazards can be either animal-or plant-based; can be either toxic or allergenic-based in nature; can include certain types of bacteria, viruses, or fungi; and are usually transmitted by some type of direct contact with bodily or plant-based fluids

A Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) is a regimented and methodical evaluation of a planned or existing undertaking or process in an attempt to identify and assess potential issues that may ultimately culminate in risks to ________________________. a. workers, equipment, and/or operational efficiencies b. operational revenues c. design safety bases d. the environment

A Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) is a structured evaluation of a planned or existing endeavor or process in an attempt to identify and analyze potential issues that may ultimately manifest in risks to workers, equipment, and/or operational efficiencies.

In regard to chemical hazardexposure limits, which of the following is an established parametric acronym implemented and exercised by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)? a. STEL b. MAL c. CHLA d. DELA

A. There are several established parametric acronyms implemented and exercised by U.S. regulatory and guidance agencies in regard to chemical hazard exposure limits. The most notable include the following: short-term exposure limits (STELs) and threshold limit values (TLVs) set forth by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA

The tangent of angle ∠ABC (note: drawing is notto scale) is equal to: a.b/a b.c/b c.a/b d.a/c

A The tangent of angle ∠ABC is by definition equal to b/a, which is the opposite side over the adjacent side.

If a horizontal section of ground needs to exert a force of 12.5 newtons (N) to support an object, what is the mass of theobject? a. 17.9 pounds b. 1.28 kilograms c. 0.047 pounds d. 0.61 kilograms

B F = ma (a is 9.8 m/s) m = F/a m = 12.5/9.8 = 1.28kg m = 1.28kg

If a storage shelf has a weight-limit capacity of 200 pounds and a safe utilization surface area of30 feet2, how many cube-shaped 27 feet3boxes, with each weighing 25 pounds, can be safely stored on the shelf (note: no stacking of boxes is permitted)? a.3 b.6 c.9 d.12

A If a storage shelfhas a weight-limit capacity of 200 pounds and a safe utilization surface-area of 30 feet2, it will be able to handle no more than three 27 feet3square-shaped 25-pound boxes, with no stacking of boxes being permitted. This is determined via the fact that any of a square-shaped box's six sides will have a surface area of 9 feet2(3 feet x 3 feet), thus, only three boxes can fit (equaling a total surface area of 27 feet2) within the 30 feet2shelf area. In addition, the three boxes together weigh only 75 pounds, which is less than the prescribed 200-pound total limit.

Which pathway entrance into the body is typically most hazardous for a potential intake or uptake of radon? a. Inhalation b. Absorption c. Ingestion d. Osmosis

A Inhalation is by far the most hazardous pathway for potential radon intake or uptake. Radon's high-energy alpha particle tracks easily damage thin lung (epithelial) tissues much more readily and severely than any other body organ. Radon is universally accepted as the number-two source of lung cancer behind cigarette smoke.

Which of the following sets of worker behavioral dynamics often results from increased levels of industrial automation (i.e., less manpower) within a workplace setting? a.Normlessness-powerlessness-mindlessness b.Paranoia-ineffectiveness-indifference c.Objectivity-irrelevance-extrication d.Antagonism-resignation-helplessness

A Normlessness-powerlessness-mindlessness is an archetypal set of worker behavioral dynamics that often result from increased levels of industrial automation (and potential associated workforcereductions) within a workplace setting. All of these behaviors can ultimately lead to lessened quality and productivity as well as a higher incidence of workplace accidents.

38. What is typically regarded as the MOST important reason for conducting a workplace safety analysis? a. To help avoid accidents by determining what hazards exist and what controls are required to avoid them b. To provide higher ROIs over the long term due to lower worker compensation premiums c. Because it is an OSHA requirement per 29 CFR 1926.70 d.To be able to prequalify for VPP-Star status

A The most imperative reason for conducting a workplace safety analysis is typically to help avoid accidents by determining what hazards exist and what controls are required to avoid them. In addition, formal safety analyses (e.g., safety analysis reports [SARs] and technical safety requirements [TSRs]) are often mandated by law or by contractual agreement. Moreover, workplace safety analyses can in the long-termresult in potentially lower worker compensation premiums (due to lower incident frequencies) as well as assisting with voluntary protection program (VPP) certifications.

15. Which of the following would NOT be considered a benefit of commencing an accident investigation as soon as possible? a. The sooner the causes are found, the sooner appropriate culpability can be assigned. b. Future accident costs can ultimately be reduced via the prompt attainment of accident root causes. c. A rapidly commenced investigation sends a message of robust corporate engagement. d. Rapid investigations help ensure that the incident is still fresh in the minds of those from whom information is being gathered.

A The purpose of an accident investigation is to prevent future accidents and return the company to confident functioning. The sooner an accident's root cause(s) is/are discovered, the sooner these lessons can be shared with the subject organization for preventing recurrences. A prompt response to an accident also sends a message of robust corporate response and engagement, and witness accounts are usually more reliable earlier as opposed to later.

What is the recommended upper weight or force limit of an object that is to be horizontally pushed or pulled from a seated position? a. 29-pound force b. 33-pound force c. 37-pound force d. 41-pound force

A The recommended upper weight or force limit of an object that is to be horizontally pushed or pulled from a seated position is a 29-pound force.

Which of the following is a regularly employed tactic for combating sick office syndrome? a.Maintaining low building humidity levels b.Implementing isolation areas for sick personnel to exclusively conduct work c.Replacing furniture d.Having floors tiled instead of carpeted

A There are several preventative and remedial measures that can be implemented in the workplace to normally combat sick-office syndrome. Chief examples include maintaining low building humidity levels; regularly cleaning furniture, carpets, and floors; regularly discarding accumulated condensation from HVAC collection systems; and regularly changing out HVAC system air filters. The invocation of extreme measures such as employee isolation, furniture replacement, orfloor-material change outs would typically be implemented only for localized extreme cases of epidemic-type proportions.

19. If a work area has dimensions of 30 ft x 18 ft x 8 ft, what is the shortest amount of time it could potentially take for the entire supply of air in the room to (hypothetically) be completely exchanged via an air-exchanger HVAC system that operates at a rate of 60 cfm? a. 1.2 hrs b.2.2 hrs c.2.9 hrs d.3.4 hrs

A Total air exchange time 30X18X8 =4320 4320 X 1min / 60cfm =72min 72min / 60mins = 1.2hours

Which of the following is a typical parameter on a crane load chart for calculating safe load limits? a. Boom angle b. Load deviation c. Outrigger length d. Outrigger angle

A Typical parameters shown or used on a crane load chart for calculating safe load limits include a crane's boom angle, a crane's boom length, and a crane's operating radius

16. Which of the following is a typically implemented protocol for protecting workers from blood-borne pathogens? a. Washing one's hands after removing protective glove wear b. Regular employee health screenings and medical monitoring c. Requiring infectious personnel to wear additional personal protective equipment (PPE) d. Requesting that infectious personnel provide disclosure

A Typically implemented protocols for protecting workers from blood-borne pathogens include requiring hand-washing after removal of glove personal protective equipment (PPE); training workers to assume that all bodily fluids are potentially infectious; and not permitting eating or drinking in areas where pathogens may be present. Regular employee health screenings and medical monitoring do(es) not, per se, protect workers from blood-borne pathogens, although they may be able to identify potentially infectious diseases that employees may be (unaware) carriers of. Requiring infectious personnel to wear additional PPE as compared to other employees or requesting that infectious personnel disclose certain health conditions may be in violation of HIPAA requirements.

20. Which of the following is a type of hearing hazard that can result from exposure to excessively loud noises? a.Variance in equilibrium b.Shifts in threshold c.Eustachianary fibrillation d.Celiac fibromyalgia

B B: Types of hearing hazards associated with exposure(s) to loud noise include shifts in threshold due to short-or long-term noise exposure; acoustical traumas caused by a sudden, extreme loud noise; and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) caused by short-or long-term noise exposure.

What device is commonly used in industrial settings to measure potentially hazardous noise levels? a. An acoustics meter b. A noise dosimeter c. An audiometer d. A gain-differential inductance meter

B A noise dosimeter is a commonly used device for measuring potentially hazardous noise levels in industrial settings. It is usually employed in a manner that continuously processes noise levels throughout the duration of a work shift (in a particular work area) and then provides an equivalent cumulative quantity at the end of that shift, depicting what a worker's total noise exposure would be in that area.

What is an endeavor to uncover and reduce hazards that may be at hand for product or system users as well as to those who are accountable for their maintenance conventionally known as? a. Preliminary hazard analysis b. Occupational health hazard assessment c. Documented safety analysis d. Technical safety requirement evaluation

B An endeavor to uncover and reduce hazards that may be at hand for product or system users, as well as to those who are accountable for their maintenance, is conventionally known as an Occupational Health Hazard Assessment. Such assessments also usually attempt to evaluate ways to reduce risks or impacts resulting from such hazards if an associated undesirable event was to subsequently unfold

What is typically regarded as the MOST difficult challenge associated with the generation of a cost-benefit analysis? a.The performance of associated cost-benefit analysis risk assessments b.Determining how much a human-life is "worth" from a financial perspective c.Accurately determining potential long-term cost savings of a proposed safety enhancement d.Substantiating design-basis criteria

B Determining how much monetary value to place on a human life is usually regarded as the most difficult challenge associated with the rendering of a cost-benefit analysis. Other facets such as the performance of associated risk assessments, determining long-term cost savings of proposed safety enhancements, and formulating or defending design-basis criteria, however, can also exhibit a certain degree of inherent difficulty.

Electrical fires often occur due to electrical ___________ or poor ____________. a. surges/impedance b. shorts/connections c. flux/insulation d. bonding/voltage regulation

B Electrical fires often occur due to electrical short outs (i.e., shorts) or poor connections. Furthermore, such fires are also often initiated due to an overflow of current through a material. The resulting excess heat that is generated in such overflow scenarios can ultimately ignite nearby flammable items.

OSHA's General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) covers (and enforces) the broad topic of worker _________________. a. confined space requirements b. ergonomics c. personal protective equipment (PPE) d. medical monitoring

B General ergonomic requirements, per OSHA, are enforced per the Administration's General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1).

Which of the following is generally true regarding industrial hand tool design? a. The design should always have a top-heavy center of gravity. b. The design should always have the handle's center of gravity properly aligned with the center of the hand while being held. c. The design should always have a bottom-heavy center of gravity. d. Their design should never include any metallic (conducting) material in the handle or grip.

B Hand tools should always be designed such that the handle's center of gravity is properly aligned with the center of the hand when held. In addition, the conventionally recommended upper weight limit for industrial hand tools is 1.0 kilogram (2.2 pounds, with potentially lighter tools (with power grips) ultimately recommended for older workers

A back belt is a device used in the workplace for reducing the forces on the spinal column during lifting tasks via increased _________________, the stimulation of core muscles and the stiffening or immobilizing of the spine. a. Quadriceps utilization b. Dorsal leverage c. Abdominal pressure d. Cervical expansion

C A back belt is a device used in the workplace for reducing the forces on the spine during lifting tasks via increased abdominal pressure and the stimulation of associated core muscles as well as by stiffening and immobilizing the spine itself

Which of the following isotopes of hydrogen is radioactive? a. Protium b. Tritium c. Deuterium d. Heavy water

B Hydrogen has three separate nuclides (isotopes) that exist in nature: protium (one proton and two neutrons), deuterium (one proton and one neutron), and tritium (one proton and two neutrons), with only the latter (tritium) being radioactive. Tritium has approximately a 12-year half-life and undergoes its disintegration via beta decay.

Besides lead, which of the following is also typically utilized as a robust shielding material for protection against gamma or X-ray radiation? a.Aluminum b.Water c.Lithium d.Beryllium

B Light metals such as aluminum, lithium, and beryllium are typically not employed as effective shielding materials for protection against exposure to gamma or X-ray radiation. The best shielding materials against these types of ionizing radiations include lead, concrete, uranium, and water.

Which of the following is typically considered a natural-based hazard that can often lead to fires and/or explosions? a. High outdoor temperature indexes b. Floods c. Solar flares d.High winds

B Natural-occurring hazards that can probabilistically lead to fires and/or explosions within or around workplace locations include floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, lightning, and droughts

Per the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's mandated annual worker dose limit of 5 rem (10 CFR 20), what percent of this limit would a worker receive if he or she were exposed to an average daily 2 millirem dose (for an 8-hour workday) over a 2,000-hour work year? a.1% b.10% c.50% d.Greater than >100%

B Per the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's mandated annual worker dose limit of 5 rem (re: 10 CFR 20), 10% of this limit would be received by a worker over a calendar year if he or she was exposed to an average daily 2 millirem dose (for an 8-hour workday) over a 2,000 hour work year. This is derived via: (2 millirem/8 hours)(2,000 hour)(1 rem/1000 millirem) = 0.5 rem, which is 10% of 5 rem.

Which of the following is a typical analytical endeavor or product often rendered via the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969? a. Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) b. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) c. Environmental Specification Basis Assessment (ESBA) d. Annual Effluent Release Evaluation (AERE

B The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 typically renders documentation that assesses potential environmental impacts resulting from major proposed actions at federal, state, and local levels. Such documents and determinations usually include Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), environmental assessments (EAs), findings of no significant impact (FONSIs), and categorical exclusions (CXs). In contrast, Documented Safety Analyses are typically facility safety-basis-related assessments that are mandated by government agencies (such as the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy) for a subject facility to be licensed for operatio

Which government agency should be immediately notified (first) in the event of any accidental release of hazardous materials during their transportation? a. U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) b. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) c. U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) d. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

B The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) should be immediately notified (first) in the event of any accidental release of hazardous materials during transportation. This includes, but is not limited to, any chemical, radiological, or biohazardous media.

An ex-employee is looking to pursue legal action against his or her company for alleged wrongdoing. The company, in turn, is planning on defending itself based upon the fellow-servant rule. Which of the following grievance subject areas is the employee pursuing legal action for? a. Wrongful termination b. On-the-job injury c. Racial discrimination d. Sexual harassment

B The fellow-servant rule is an often-utilized defense posture corporate entities implement against on-the-job injury claims filed by employees. Dependent upon the situation and extent of litigation, however, other legal defense approaches such as contributory negligence and assumption of risk may also potentially be utilized by employers who endeavor to protect their corporate interests against such claims.

Which of the following materials acts as a good electrical insulator?a. Copper b. Mercury c. Oil d. Carbon

C Electrical insulators are materials that inhibit the free flow of electricity. Good insulating materials include oil, rubber, wood, plastics, and glass. Materials that are not good electrical insulators (i.e., conductors) include iron, copper, aluminum, precious metals, and salt water.

What should be the first step implemented in the development of a robust facility emergency plan? a. Submitting a plan license application request to OSHA and FEMA b. Assembling a plan team from a variety of organizational functions and disciplines c .Creating a disaster-response draft procedure d. Constructing a general plan mission statement for approval by the facility general manager

B The first step that should be implemented in the construct of a robust facility emergency plan should be the assemblage of a plan team from a variety of organizational functions and disciplines. This scenario inevitably supplies a diverse set of viewpoints and areas of expertise that will ultimately result in the development of a stronger overall plan. The crafting of subject documentation such as a plan mission statement and a draft disaster-response procedure should commence after the plan team has been assembled.

Which of the following four-step models is of chief importance and highly utilized within occupational safety and health programs? a.Stop-observe-respond-report b.Plan-do-check-act c.Appraise-respond-evaluate-learn d.Educate-implement-adjust-document

B The plan-do-check-act model is highly utilized within industrial occupational safety and health regimes and work-control programs to ensure that work is appropriately planned and safely performed.

Which of the following strategies is a recommended tenet from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for implementing an effective ergonomics program? a. Worker interviews b. Identifying controls c. Repetitive-strain injury metric tracking d. Post-diagnosis intervention

B There are numerous recommended strategies per the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for implementing an effective ergonomics program. Such strategies include regularly identifying and implementing ergonomic controls in the workplace, acquiring and analyzing ergonomic-related data (e.g., MSD injury and incident data reviews), and offering a formidable ergonomics training program. As for potential intervention strategies, these should be conducted prior to the onset of a condition and a resulting diagnosis.

What is typically deemed as a vital component of workstation proper seating posture? a. Keeping one's chin elevated as high as comfortably possible b. Keeping the forearms parallel to the floor c. Maintaining a computer screen distance of at least 30 inches for a 20/20 vision line of sight d. Positioning both feet with the toes higher than the heels

B There are several key components to proper seating posture within workstation environments, which include maintaining the forearms in a parallel configuration to the floor, keeping one's chin in a downward-type position, and keeping both feet flat on the floor.

Which of the following classifications is often utilized for categorizing deficiencies noted during an internal or external audit?a. Violations b. Conditions adverse to quality c. "Lessons learned" d. Near misses

B There are usually three separate classification levels typically utilized for categorizing deficiencies noted during internal or external audits (or assessments). These are (in order of severity): conditions adverse to quality (nonconformances), corrective actions (areas for concern), and opportunities for improvement (observations). In addition, noteworthy practices can also be highlighted as a "yardstick" or guide for helping implement potential improvements in designated areas.

Which of the following is an example of an electrical-switching device that is typically used in the workplace for reducing electrical hazards? a.Modulators b.Interlocks c.Transducers d.Phase actuators

B Types of electrical-switching devices that are typically used in the workplace for preventing access to hazardous electrical areas, or for altogether interrupting electrical power, include interlocks, cutouts, and lockouts. Interlocks essentially prevent employee access to energized equipment or work areas; cutouts automatically trip power to electrical equipment when a certain temperature is reached; and lockouts prevent equipment from being switched into the on mode.

Within the realms of environmental management and the U.S. Clean Air Act, what does the acronym RACT conventionally denote? a. Radon airborne contaminant test b. Resuspended atmospheric contaminant total c. Reasonably available control technology d. Retrofitted abatement cleansing tool

C Within the realms of environmental management and the U.S. Clean Air Act, the term RACT conventionally stands for reasonably available control technology.

A robust incident reporting system typically includes which of the following facets? a. Mechanisms for filing "lessons learned" b. Remote electronic access capabilities in the field c. Clear direction on how to differentiate and properly distinguish among incident severity categories d. Established processes for commencing worker compensation claims

C A robust incident reporting system (IRS) typically includes reporting mechanisms for properly differentiating and distinguishing between and among incident severity categories.

Which of the following would be considered the LEAST dangerous to overall human health? a. 1 M nitric acid b. 2 M hydrochloric acid c. 3 M acetic acid d. 4 M hydrofluoric acid

C 1 M (molar) nitric acid (HNO3), 2 M hydrochloric acid (HCl), and 4 M hydrofluoric acid (HF) are appreciably more caustic and thus pose a much greater hazard to human health than 4 M acetic acid (C2H4O2). The former three acids are defined as "strong acids; the latter acid (acetic), however, although having a molar concentration that is higher than that for HNO3 and HCl in this instance, is a very weak acid.

What aspect of fire-related emergencies is typically responsible for the most fatalities? a. Heat-induced trauma b. Shock c. Smoke inhalation d. Damage to tissues

C Death via smoke inhalation usually accounts for the highest proportion of fire-related fatalities. This is usually due to two primary contributory factors: (1) toxic fumes in the smoke can render victims unconscious (and hence, immobile) in a matter of seconds, and (2) because a fire consumes considerable oxygen within an event area, there is resultantly less oxygen available for respiration, which promotes an even greater likelihood a victim will lose consciousness even more quickly in such an environment.

Which of the following liquids is considered, by far, the MOST flammable? a. Paraffin oil b. Nitromethane c. Dimethyl ether d. Biodiesel

C Dimethyl ether is a Class-IA (highest flammability class) flammable liquid and is thus considerably more flammable than nitromethane, paraffin oil (kerosene), and biodiesel, which are Class-IC or lower flammables. The flammable liquid classification system (i.e., Classes I-III) is used extensively by the U.S. NFPA, U.S. EPA, U.S. DOT, and OSH

Which of the following tenets is typically NOT true in regard to the concept of continual improvement? a. An organization should not seek perfection as the ultimate goal for achievement. b. Performance improvement should be sought at a variety of paces, depending on the circumstances. c. Large-scale improvement initiatives as opposed to incremental improvements should ultimately be sought. d. Lessons-learned programs should be integrated with continual improvementprograms.

C In regard to the concept of continual improvement, performance improvement should be sought at a variety of paces, depending on the circumstances at hand. A reasonable amount of time should always be allocated for a performance improvement process to take hold and should not be approached with a large-scale, quick-fix mentality. In addition, it is value-added to effectively integrate "lessons-learned" programs with continual improvement programs to the highest extent practicable.

Lower-back injuries typically comprise approximately what percentage of worker compensation claims across all industries? a.5% b.15% c.25% d.40%

C On average, about 25% of worker compensation claims are typically associated with lower-back injuries, with most of these being attributed to poor lifting techniques or lifting too much weight.

What is a typical net efficiency (and associated AMAD) for a filtration system to be normally categorized as a high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA)? a. 99.0%; > 10 μm diameter b. 99.9%; > 5 μm diameter c. 99.97%; > 3 μm diameter d. 99.99%; > 1 μm diameter

C Per industry standards, the minimum required net efficiency for a filtration system to be categorized as high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) is typically 99.97%, with greater than 3 μm diameter (AMAD) particles.

Which of the following is NOT a widely employed method used in industry for reducing hazardous noise levels? a. Using sound-absorbent materials in building construction b. Decreasing vibrational frequencies c. Employing white-noise background sources for dilution d. Decreasing flow rates

C Several methods can be deployed in the workplace for significantly reducing hazardous noise levels; such strategies can include the use of double-barrier hearing personal protective equipment (PPE), whereby both earplugs and earmuffs are worn byworkers, and installation of sound-absorbent materials, decreasing vibrational frequencies and sound flow rates and redirecting sound sources away from workers. Attempting to integrate white-noise (background) sources within a noisy work environment can actually add to gross ambient noise levels and is thus not recommended

Which of the following forms of environmental media typically requires a corporate entity to attain a state regulatory permit? a. Soil or sediment translocation b. Sanitary or sewer waste c. Storm water runoff d. Borehole thermal emissions

C State regulatory permits are normally required for storm water (runoff), facility air emissions, wastewater, radioactive materials, hazardous waste (management), and onsite petroleum storage.

39. What is typically regarded as a most effective method or model for conducting a root-cause analysis? a. The Multiple-Tier method b. The Failure Sequence and Effects model c. The Five-Why method d. The Six Sigma Cause and Effect model

C The Five-Why method is universally regarded as an extremely effective method or model for conducting a root-cause analysis. This approach essentially advocates the use of five consecutive, logically connected, why questions that are used to ultimately reach the root cause or justification behind an incident.

Which of the following U.S. federal agencies is responsible for distributing statistical information pertaining to job-related injuries and illnesses? a. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration b. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services c. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics d. U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

C The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is ultimately charged with and responsible for distributing statistical information pertaining to job-related injuries or illnesses. Other agencies, however, such as the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health often cite or reference such published statistics in support of their missions, campaigns, outreach, and enforcement initiatives.

Which of the following is generally true of recirculated-air system operational requirements? a. Cleaning systems must have secondary and tertiary filtration modules that maintain efficiencies of at least 90% and 75%, respectively, of the primary module's efficiency. b. Contaminated air must be contained indoors in the event of an incident. c. Recirculated air must undergo regular sampling and evaluation to verify that cleaning systems are correctly functioning. d. Cleaning systems must have audio warning indicators of at least 80 dB (at 3 feet) to advise personnel of potential issues.

C. Although OSHA does not administer specific indoor air quality (IAQ) standards, it does maintain a cadre of general ventilation protocols as well as guidance regarding specific air contaminants that can potentially spawn IAQ issues.

Which of the following sets of colors is associated with the NFPA 704 Diamond System for the labeling of hazardous materials? a. Magenta, green, black, gold b. Blue, green, orange, white c. Red, yellow, green, black d. Yellow, blue, red, white

C The four colors of the NFPA 704 Diamond System are yellow (right side of the diamond, depicting instability level), blue (left side of the diamond, depicting health hazard level), red (top side of the diamond, depicting fire hazard level), and white (bottom side of the diamond, depicting special hazard levels for oxidizers and water reactions). Numbers from 0 to 4 are provided in each segment depicting the level of hazard (0 = lowest and 4 = highest).

In regard to worker injury and incident statistics, (Number of subject cases x 200,000) ÷ (total hours worked) is used to calculate which of the following metrics? a.Total case rate (TCR) b.Days away from work rate (DAWR) c.Days away, restricted duty, or transfer (DART) rated. d.Total injury and illness rate (TIIR)

C The injury and incident metric of days away, restricted duty, or transfer (DART) is calculated per the following formula: DART = Number of subject cases x 200,000) ÷ (total hours worked).

What is the statistical medianof the following data set (6, 13, 15, 15, 18, 24, 28, 33, 51, and 66)? a.26.9 b.18 and 24 c.21 d.36

C The number 21 is the statistical medianof the data set: 6, 13, 15, 15, 18, 24, 28, 33, 51, and 66. If there is an even number of values in a data set (such as 10 for this case), themedian is the average of the two middle values of the set. Thus, (18+24)/2 = 21. If there were an odd number of values, the median would be the value that has the same number of values that are both above and below it. For instance, if the data set instead consisted of the following nine values—6, 13, 15, 15, 18, 24, 33, 51 and 66—the median would be 18 because it has four values that are greater and four values that are lesser.

What is the overall calculated annual risk of an accident event that has a frequency of 0.0005 per year and an associated consequence of 1.4 fatalities? a. 1.4 fatalities per year b. 0.0005 fatalities per year c. 0.00070 fatalities per year d. 0.00036 fatalities per year

C The overall calculated annual risk of an accident event that has a frequency of 0.0005/year and an associated consequence of 1.4 fatalities is derived by multiplying thetwo values together. Risk is equal to the product of frequency times consequence. Thus, (0.0005/year) x (1.4 fatalities) = 0.00070 fatalities/year

22. Which of the following is typically considered one of the fundamental principles of ergonomics? a. Workforce comfort should be assessed as an aggregate entity. b. Output should never trump common sense. c. Whenever possible, the job should be changed and not the worker. d. A workstation should always be a work in progress.

C There are four fundamental established tenets of ergonomics across general industry: whenever possible, the job should be changed and not the worker; people differ from one another; people should work smart; and people are more appropriate for some tasks than machines are and vice versa.

There are presently five (5) separate classes of fire extinguisher technologies available in modern-day industry that are designed to handle different types of fires. What are the five alpha-based codes that denote these classes? a. A-B-C-F-X b. A-B-C-D-Z c. A-B-C-D-K d. A-B-C-AA-O

C There are presently five separate categories or classes of fire extinguisher technologies available in modern-day industry that are designed to handle different types of fires. The five alpha-based codes that denote these classes are A, B, C, D, and K. Class A (green-triangle symbol) is for typical combustibles such as paper, wood, and plastic; Class B (red-square symbol) is for combustible liquids such as oil, grease, or gasoline; Class C (blue-circle symbol) is for live electrical equipment or highly conductive materials; Class D (yellow-decagon symbol) is for combustible metals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium; and Class K (black-hexagon symbol) is for cooking oils and fats (hence, the K class stands for kitchen)

46. Which of the following is typically evaluated within the domain of accident prevention? a. Accident liabilities b. Accident responsibilities c. Accident financial impacts d. Accident cycles

C There are three primary categories normally evaluated within the realm of accident prevention; these include accident financial impacts (i.e., monetary risks),accident severities or consequences, and accident probabilities.

Which of the following machine components typically entails the hazard of potential nip points? a. Bushings b. Guards c. Gears d. Actuators

C Nip-point hazards (in which body parts or clothing can become ensnared) are inherently associated with the functionality of many machine components, especially those that rotate toward one another or toward a stationary component. Examples of nip-prone items include gears, pulleys, rollers, belts, and bearings. Bushings have no ensnaring capability; actuators are essentially fully enclosed (encased) motor mechanisms; and guards are structures installed for protecting against an ensnarement-type incident

Which of the following is often a typical means by which hazards can arise during the conduct of maintenance activities?' a. Maintenance procedures are being followed in too literal of a fashion. b. Manufacturer recommendations are regularly superseding internally driven mandates. c. Maintenance schedules are not adhered to. d. Over-allocation of resources is selected for maintenance items

C: Workplace hazards may arise in a number of different ways during the conduct of maintenance activities, including not adhering to consistent maintenance schedules; utilizing incorrect or outdated maintenance schedules; using poorly written maintenance procedures that do not clearly convey necessary step-by-step protocols; and executing work functions on systems that are not of a user-friendly design for maintenance (e.g., limited access or service locations).

A histogram most closely resembles which of the following in appearance? a. Scatterplot b. Critical-path trend plot c. Step-function plot d. Bar graph

D A histogram most closely resembles a bar graph in appearance and structure.

Which of the following cost-benefit analysis outcomes depicts a worst-case project choice? a.{ ∑ $Benefits / ∑ $Costs } = 1 b.{ ∑ $Benefits / ∑ $Costs } > 1 c.{ ∑ $Benefits / ∑ $Costs } < 1 d.{ ∑ $Benefits / ∑ $Costs } = 0

D A worst-case project choice from a cost-benefit standpoint is one that has the lowest possible monetary ratio of benefits to costs; such a case would entail a cumulative net benefit amount of $0, which would therefore result in an associated ratio equal to zero.

Which of the following is generally true with regard to building evacuation plans? a. Plans should include fire extinguishing protocols. b. Plans should specify locations of indoor shelter-in-place areas. c. Plans should include procedures on how to activate emergency response teams in tandem with an evacuation. d. Plans should be designed so that personnel (still) know where to exit during a darkness blackout.

D Building evacuation plans should be designed so that personnel still know where to exit in virtual total darkness; they should likewise include use and guidance of alarm systems as a mode of communication and should also specify locations of outdoor mustering areas. In contrast, emergency plans and protocols typically address items related to emergency response team activations, sheltering in place, andfire response procedures

Which of the following statements is true with regard to worksite safety inspections? a.Unbiased inspections are best conducted by personnel who only have a generalist's knowledge of the subject area being inspected. b.The most useful findings come from scheduled inspections. c.Inspections, by design, should always be generically oriented in nature. d.Inspectors are independent entities who do not have a direct affiliation with the organization or entity undergoing inspection.

D Effective worksite safety inspections are usually conducted by inspectors who are independent entities that do not have a direct affiliation with the organization or entity being inspected and are likewise typically conducted by personnel who have expert-level knowledge, training, and/or experience within the subject area(s) being inspected. Furthermore, inspections can either be unscheduled or scheduled, but unscheduled inspections typically provide better insights than scheduled ones.

Which of the following is usually responsible for initiating the MOST workplace fires? a. Volatile materials b. Arson c. Procedural errors d. Inferior electrical systems and/or poor connections

D Faulty electrical systems and connections (e.g., poorly connected or worn wiring, overloaded circuits, and inadequate heat dispensation) are usually responsible for causing the preponderance of workplace fires. Other noteworthy fire initiators include worker error, flammable or combustible material misuse or improper storage, general negligence, and arson.

For the six variables conventionally applied (H-V-D-F-A-C) in determining recommended weight limits, what does the D denote? a. Horizontal travel distance b. Fixed distance c. Degree of rotational freedom d. Vertical travel distance

D For the six variables conventionally applied (H-V-D-F-A-C) in determining recommended weight limits, D stands for vertical travel distance of a lift. The other variables are denoted by the following: H = load horizontal distance; V = verticallocation; F = lift frequency; A = load angle; and C = hand-to-load coupling.

Which of the following materials is conventionally utilized as a fire suppressant? a. Lithium sulfide b. Calcium triphosphate c. Ozone d. Potassium bicarbonat

D Numerous materials and agents are utilized as fire suppressants dependent on the type of extinguishing device used and, thus, the type of fire at hand. Such materials include potassium bicarbonate, monoammonium phosphate, carbon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, halon, and of course, water

Per EPA guidelines, which of the following is conventionally designated as a vital element of a robust environmental management system (EMS)? a. Maintaining internal auditor environmental-related competencies b. Regularly reassessing EMS fiscal (budgetary) requirements c. Providing in-house International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ANSI environmental certification mechanisms d. Maintaining in-house environmental databases

D Per EPA guidelines,a robust environmental management system (EMS) can entail several distinct elements, including maintaining in-house environmental databases, maintaining employee environmental-related competencies, regularly evaluating potential environmental impacts associated with the EMS, regularly assessing associated EMS legal requirements, and regularly reviewing an organization's environmental objectives

Which of the following is a regularly utilized or measured parameter when characterizing soil quality? a. Aquifer flux rate b. Coefficient of aridity c. Vadosity d. Conductivity

D Several parameters are normally evaluated when characterizing soil quality; these include the soil's conductivity, porosity, moisture content, solubility or saturation levels, mineral levels, acidity or alkalinity (i.e., pH), and potential contaminant levels.

Which of the following is true with regard to statistical correlation coefficients? a. A coefficient of -1 reflects a neutral correlation between two variables. b. A coefficient of 0 reflects a very strong correlation between two variables. c. They depict how robust the functional relationship is between a linear regression equation's primary variable and beta value. d. Determining these values can serve as a robust indicator as to whether a given equation for a best-fit line is accurate.

D Statistical correlation coefficients entail several distinct characteristics, including the following: They represent how strong of a functional relationship exists between a linear regression equation's two variables; coefficients of +1 reflect a positive correlation between variables; coefficients of -1 reflect a negative correlation between variables; and the determination of such values can provide a robust indicator as to whether a given equation depicting a best-fit line is appropriately accurate. In contrast, a coefficient equal to zero reflects a total absence of correlation between variables.

In EPA-space, the term TSCA is an acronym for which of the following? a. Treat-Stabilize-Control-Administerb.Teratogenic Separation Cooperative Amendment c. Transportation of Surplus Contaminated Actinides d. Toxic Substances Control Act

D TSCA stands for the Toxic Substances Control Act. This act, first promulgated in 1976, is the primary U.S. federal law that assesses and regulates new commercial chemicals before they enter into the marketplace; regulates the handling of presently existent chemicals that may pose an unreasonable risk to public health or to the environment; and regulates the overall distribution and use of potentially dangerous chemicals

Which of the following is NOT inclusive of the OSHA Classification System for Occupational Illnesses and Conditions? a. Respiratory-related disorders or conditions b. Radiation-related disorders or conditions c. Skin-related disorders or conditions d. Blunt trauma-related disorders or conditions

D The OSHA Classification System for Occupational Illnesses and Conditions includes several categorical facets, including respiratory-and lung-related disorders or conditions, radiation-related disorders or conditions, skin-related disorders or conditions, toxic-related disorders or conditions, and repetitive-motion or ergonomic-related disorders or conditions.

A company is developing a new pharmaceutical product to help counteract the effects of mercury poisoning. Before it comes to market, however, the company must first seek approval by which of the following U.S. government agencies? a. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) b. U.S. National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) c. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) d .U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

D The U.S. FDA is responsible for protecting the public at large from potential hazards associated with the use of all pharmaceutical products as well as sold foodstuffs, organics, cosmetics, or any other products available for curative applications

Which U.S. industry is responsible for the highest frequency of fire-and explosion-related deaths? a. Explosive ordnance fabrication b. Mining c. Textiles d. Fossil fue

D The fossil-fuel (oil, gas, coal, etc.) industry is regularly associated with the highest frequency of workplace fire-and explosion-related deaths in the United States. This of course is directly correlated with the highly volatile characteristics of the petroleum-based materials that are handled. Other industries that likewise handle (or use) high quantities of volatile materiel (such as chemical-processing, mining or explosive ordnance fabrication) also have a higher-than-average frequency of fire-and explosion-related incidents

The _____________________ of activities in a project plan, which (all) must be completed on time for a given project (as a whole) to be completed on time is known as the project's critical path. a.full extent b.backlog c.shortest sequence d.longest sequence

D The longest sequence of activities in a project plan that all must be completed on time for a given project, as a whole, to be completed on time is known as the project's critical path.

The primary EPA legislative vehicle that enforces overall standards for potable water quality is which of the following? a. The Federal Clean Water Quality Act b. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act c. The Potable Water Quality Act d. The Safe Drinking Water Act

D The primary EPA legislative mechanismthat enforces overall standards for potable water quality is the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Which of the following is typically true withregard to the scope of a job safety analysis (JSA)? a. JSA usually does not include safety recommendations. b. JSA is normally used as a precursor tool for an FMEA. c. JSA outlines traceability requirements associated with a given task. d. JSA is actually a "procedure" for integrating safety principles with job practices

D The scope of a job safety analysis (JSA) typically entails several facets, including the overall integration of safety principles with job practices associated with a given task; the identification of potential hazards associated with a given task; and the notation of safety recommendations associated with a given task

29. Which of the following is an established principle used for the implementation of proper workstation configurations? a.Usage economics b.Usage sharing c.Usage parametrization d.Usage sequence

D There are four regularly utilized principles typically exercised in workplaces for the deployment of proper workstation configurations; these include usage sequence, usage frequency, usage functionality, and usage importance

Which of the following is considered a robust physical control against electrical hazards? a. Utilizing inductors for maintaining adequate grounding b. Use of nonconductive gels during high-voltage maintenance activities c. Use of impedance-relay devices for divertingcurrent d. Utilizing wires that are not excessively long

D Utilizing wires that are not excessively long is considered a robust physical control against electrical hazards. The longer a wire is, the more electrical resistance tends to build within, and thus a higher level of associated heat (and potential for fire) is produced. Other physical controls against electrical hazards include using insulation, conduits, and barriers to provide a buffer between electrical sources and personnel; ensuring proper connections of conductors; and properly locating and situating high-voltage equipment.

The following series of force equations characterizes a static hoist apparatus used in the workplace for a given task: 2𝑥1+𝑥2−4𝑥3=6𝑁 5𝑦1=3.5𝑁 𝑥3=2𝑦1 What is the calculated force of x2given that x1≠ 0? a. 2.250 newtons b. 5.167 newtons c. 14.429 newtons d. cannot be determined from the information provided

D Within the realm of statics and mechanics, a structure is considered statically indeterminate if the number of forces (variables) exceeds the number of available equilibrium equations. In this working example, there are four separate forces placed upon the static hoist, and yet there are only three independent equilibrium equations depicting the relationships of these forces; the object's condition is hence considered to be statically indeterminate because the equations cannot be solved to render a single definitive value attributable to each force variable

Which of the following four elements is part of the fire tetrahedron?a. Combustible material b. Air c. Smoke d. Chain reaction

D The fire tetrahedron consists of four essential elements: oxygen, fuel, heat, and the resulting perpetual, exothermic-based chain-reaction. The chain reaction maintaining the fire will continue until at least one of the first three elements (oxygen, fuel, or heat) is eliminated. Smoke is not an element of the fire tetrahedron but is of course a most dangerous (and often fatal) by-product resulting from a fire event.

Which of the following is a major advantage that is characteristic of undergoing an external versus internal audit? a. Benchmarking of audit findings against those of competitors b.Higher levels of subsequent managerial engagement in response to findings c.More rapid initiation of corrective actions in response to discovered findings d.Direct national certification opportunities (e.g., International Organization for Standardization [ISO] and ANSI) are more readily available via external audit corrective action measures

D. A major benefit that usually results from undergoing an external audit is the attainment of benchmarking information (per audit findings) against that of industry competitors who have undergone similar audits

According to the Errors in Management Systems theory (developed by Juran and Deming), approximately what percentage of workplace errors are usually the result of poor management procedures and/or processes? a.35% b.50% c.70% d.85%

D. According to the Errors in Management Systems theory (developed by Juran and Deming), approximately 85% of errors in the workplace are usually the result of insufficient management procedures and/or processes.

Which of the following is typically associated with excessive exposures to vibrating machinery? a. Muscular dystrophy b. Fibromyalgia c. Hypoxia d. White-finger syndrome

D. Several adverse physical conditions can manifest over time from excessive exposure(s) to vibrating machinery; namely, white-finger syndrome, diminished hand dexterity or grip, carpal tunnel syndrome, or possibly even permanent loss of sensation in the extremities or digits due to nerve damage

Which of the following is usually designated as a key aspect or factor when designing an enhanced ergonomic environment for older or aging workers? a. Implementation of leverage devices b. Use of large computer display terminals c. Providing pneumatic-powered tools d. Accommodating posture changes or deterioration

D. There are several key aspects or factors that are normally considered when designing an optimal ergonomic environment for older and aging workers; these typically include providing state-of-the-art ergonomic seating and chairs to accommodate posture changes or deterioration; enhancing lighting or illumination levels in work areas for improved visibility; and providing hand tools that include power grips to compensate for decreased strength and dexterity.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act mandates that employers provide ___________________ for/to their employees. a. safety and health training b. worker compensation benefits c .health insurance options d. workplace safety inspections

The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 (and amendments) requires that employers provide safety and health training to their (new and existing) employees. The OSH Act is administered and enforced by OSHA.