osha module 1

OSHA standards apply only to which one of these employer groups?

maritime OSHA Standards do not cover Mining, Public Service, or Atomic Energy workers.

During the opening conference of an inspection that results from an employee complaint, the CSHO will provide all this information EXCEPT:

The identity of the complaint Under OSHA whistle blower protection, any employee who has filed a complaint may have his or her name omitted from any inspection process that resulted from a complaint to OSHA.

If an employee files a complaint with OSHA and an inspection results in a citation, the employer MUST NOT:

Discipline or terminate employee OSHA does not allow an employer to discipline or terminate a complaining employee as a result of an OSHA inspection.

What does the General Duty Clause require of employers?

To provide a safe and healthful workplace for all employees General Duty Clause 5A (1) states that employers shall furnish to each of their employees employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.

All of the following are correct EXCEPT:
Each year, on average, 14 workers die every day from job injuries.
Over 4,700 Americans die from workplace injuries annually.
In 2009, over 3 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported.
OSHA inspects every job site in America.

OSHA inspects every job site in America. Not all 111 million workplaces covered by the OSH Act can be inspected immediately. The worst situations need attention first. OSHA, therefore, has established a system of inspection priorities.

Employers who receive citations for violations must post that citation near the site of the violation for _____ days.

3 OSHA requires employers to post a citation near the site of the violation for 3 days for employers who receive citations for violations.

For workplace safety violations, OSHA holds _____ ultimately responsible.

Employers OSHA holds the employer ultimately responsible for any workplace safety violations.

Employers who receive a citation and want to protest it should contact OSHA within _____ days by _____.

15; letter OSHA Standards state that employers who receive a citation and want to protest it should contact OSHA within 15 days via a written letter.

In order to protect the human resources of the United States, what legislation did Congress pass in 1970?

Occupational Safety and Health Act In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act was signed into law by president Richard Nixon in order to protect the human resources of the United States.

OSHA recognizes all these workers’ rights EXCEPT:
Working with employers to identify and correct workplace hazards
Filing complaints with OSHA about hazardous workplace conditions
Appealing their termination of employment for violation of safety policies
Seeking safe workplace conditions without threat of discipline or termination

Appealing their termination of employment for violation of safety policies