OSHA Standards & Requirements Chapter Exam
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- Q1
If an employee suggests that he may be the victim of workplace violence, what is it the manager's responsibility to do?
Mediate the situation and come to a non-violent agreement.
Investigate the incident and report it to police immediately.
Wait until the accused employee does something in the presence of the manager.
Terminate both employees because it is not worth the stress.
300s - Q2
Mary spilled her beverage on the floor in her cubicle. She immediately rose from her chair and slipped in a puddle of peach nectar. What is OSHA's stand on whether the employer violated providing a safe work environment?
The employer could prevent falls by not allowing employees to enjoy a beverage while on the clock.
The employee could in no way have foreseen this incident and had no responsibility to prevent it.
The employee was aware that an injury could happen because they allow beverages at desks.
The employer had no idea that the spill occurred and could do nothing to prevent a fall.
300s - Q3
Which of the following is NOT a reportable incident according to OSHA?
A broken toe from dropping a heavy box
A cut that requires first aid cream and a bandage
Loss of consciousness from falling down stairs
A strained back from lifting furniture
300s - Q4
Samuel and Donny just don't see eye to eye. Although they work in the same department, they are often at odds with one another. Donny has been seen stealing Samuel's lunch and overheard leaving threatening voicemail messages. However, real violence never actually occurs. Is Samuel the victim of workplace violence?
No, Samuel and Donny must learn to work together and move past these issues.
Yes, Donny's behavior is harassing and potentially violent as well. Leaving threatening messages is frightening.
No, Samuel would be overreacting. For Donny's actions to be considered violent, hitting must take place.
No, Donny is only joking. Nothing serious has happened. Samuel does not have a case worth reporting.
300s - Q5
Joseph, the manager of the plant, noticed that a wire was dangling from the ceiling in the lunchroom. It did not seem to be a problem because most employees are rather short at his workplace. Herb was on his lunch break and noticed the same wire. He decided to stand on a chair and pull it down. As he did so, the ceiling fell on his head and body causing Herb to break a rib. What should happen next?
The incident should only be reported on OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report.
The incident should only be logged into the OSHA Form 300 Log of Work Related Injuries.
The incident should be logged on the OSHA Form 300 Log of Work Related Injuries AND the incident should be reported on OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report
Herb brought it upon himself for tugging at a wire. Nothing more than suggesting he visit a doctor on his own time is required.
300s - Q6
A whistleblower has _____ days to report allegations of 'adverse actions' by their employer (from the first day of the incident).
90
15
10
30
300s - Q7
The OSH Act was signed into law on _____ by _____.
December 29, 1970; Pres. Richard Nixon
December 30, 1991; Pres. George W. Bush Sr.
December 29, 1961; Pres. John F. Kennedy
December 19, 1980; Pres. Ronald Reagan
300s - Q8
Under the OSHA Whistleblower Program, a whistleblower is an individual who _____.
requests an inspection (by OSHA) of the workplace when OSHA requirements have been neglected.
is in charge of blowing the whistle when it is break time.
tells on another employee when they steal from the company.
reports all problems that take place in the workplace to the employer.
300s - Q9
OSHA Standards:
Protect the employee from being bullied on the job by other employees
Protect the employer from having to hire individuals with a disability
Protect the employee from having to work overtime
Protect the employee from having to work in an unsafe hazardous environment
300s - Q10
OSHA stands for:
Occupational Safe Haven Association
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Occupational and Safety Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
300s - Q11
United States-based employers are subject to _____ OSHA laws and possibly _____ workplace safety laws.
federal, international
federal, global
federal, state
state, international
300s - Q12
Which word closely describes the Injury and Illness Prevention Program suggested by OSHA?
ineffective
reactive
proactive
required
300s - Q13
Which is NOT an element of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program?
Clinical trials
Management leadership
Worker participation
Hazard identification and assessment
300s - Q14
Since OSHA's inception, reported workplace deaths and reported injuries have dropped by what percent?
10%
30%
60%
40%
300s - Q15
Which organization is represented by the acronym OSHA?
Occupational Safety and Healing Act
Occupational Safety and Healing Association
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
300s