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OSHA
Q1. what is meant by OSHA?
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor.
Q2. Identify Labor as in Osha Act?
As defined by the Act, an employer is any person engaged in a business affecting commerce
who has employees.
Q.3 What is the main purpose of OSHA?
1- Encourage employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards and to
implement new or improve existing safety and health programs.
2- Provide for research in occupational safety and health to develop innovative ways
of dealing with occupational safety and health problems.
3- Establish separate but dependent responsibilities and rights for employers and
employees for the achievement of better safety and health conditions.
4- Maintain a reporting and record-keeping system to monitor job-related injuries and
illnesses.
5- Establish training programs to increase the number and competence of
occupational safety and health personnel.

Q3. Why was OSHA necessary?

Workplace injuries, illnesses and death were increasing and no uniform or comprehensive law
existed to protect against workplace hazards.

Q4. What is OSHA's mission?

To save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.

Q5. What responsibilities does your employer have under OSHA?

A. Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards
B. Provide training required by OSHA standards
C. Keep records of injuries and illnesses
D. Provide medical exams when required by OSHA standards and provide workers access
to their exposure and medical records
E. Not discriminate against workers who exercise their rights under the Act (Section 11(c))
F. Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
G. Provide and pay for PPE
Q6. OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of workplace hazards, Explain ?

Toxic substances,
Electrical hazards,
Fall hazards,
Hazardous waste,
Machine hazards,
Infectious diseases,
Fire and explosion hazards, and
Dangerous atmospheres.

Q7. OSHA has established a system of inspection priorities, Explain?

1- Imminent Danger
2- Catastrophes and Fatal Accidents
3- Employee Complaints
4- Programmed High-Hazard Inspections
5- Follow-up Inspections

Q8. What is the Services Available by OSHA ?

1. Consultation Assistance
2. Voluntary Protection Programs
3. Training and Education

Q9. Choose the correct answer :

1. 29 CFR Parts 1910 referred to as?

1.General Industry Standards
2.Construction Standards
3.Maritime Industry Standards

2. 29 CFR Parts 1926 referred to as?

1. General Industry Standards
2. Construction Standards
3. Maritime Industry Standards

3. Maritime Industry Standards also called?

1. 29 CFR Parts 1915, 1917 and 1918
2. 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915 and 1918
3. 29 CFR Parts 1926, 1910 and 1918
4. According to Osha Other Than Serious Violations Penalty is
1. 7000 $
2. 5000 $
3. 10000 $
4. 20000 $

5. According to Osha Serious Violations Penalty is

1. 1000 $
2. 15000 $
3. 20000 $
4. 7000 $

6. According to Osha Repeated Violations Penalty is

1. 50000$
2. 40000$
3. 70000$
4. 60000$

7. Falsifying records, reports or applications can bring a fine of

1. $ 10.000 or up to six months in jail, or both
2. up to six months in jail
3. $ 15.000 or up to six months in jail, or both
4. $ 12.000