OSHA 129 Questions & Answers
How does OSHA enforce its standards? - ✔✔Inspections
Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not
properly guarded. Even though there is no
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OSHA 129 Questions & Answers
How does OSHA enforce its standards? - ✔✔Inspections
Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not
properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed to the
employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the injury. Did
the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an injury? - ✔✔Yes
Whose responsibility is it to provide a safe and healthy workplace? - ✔✔Employers
Which of the following are main responsibilites employers have under OSHA's standards? -
✔✔Monitor hazards
Keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses
Provide specific equipment, such as PPE
An OSHA inspection follows a standard process, consisting of three phases. What are these
phases? - ✔✔Opening conference
Citation period
Walkthrough
An OSHA inspection was conducted at Raul's workplace. He is curious about the results and
wonders what actions his employers might have to take to fix any issues found during the
inspection. Does Raul have a right to this information? - ✔✔Yes
How many points of contact does this worker have with the ladder? - ✔✔Three
When is a handrail required for stairs? - ✔✔After 4 steps
A stairway has 6 steps. Is a handrail required? - ✔✔A handrail is required.
What are the main causes of deaths and injuries on scaffolds? - ✔✔Falls
Being struck by objects
Electrocution
Scaffold collapse
Bad planking
When footwear has greater traction, what does this mean? - ✔✔It is less likely that the shoe will
slip while someone is walking.
Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders? - ✔✔Ladders
should not be moved while a worker is on them.
Rungs and steps are slip resistant.
Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized.
Which of these does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize electrocution
hazards? - ✔✔Controls on equipment and machinery in the workplace
Switches used with generators
Lighting found throughout the building
Appliances such as freezers or refrigerators
Is placing a plug into a wall receptacle with your hand on the plug safe or unsafe? - ✔✔Safe
After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on his
car and is electrocuted while opening the car door. What is this an example of? - ✔✔Contacting
Overhead Power Lines
OSHA standards for electrical equipment and systems cover what elements of an electrical
installation? - ✔✔Only the exposed or operating elements
In almost all cases, touching power lines or coming into contact with energized sources will
result in what? - ✔✔Severe injuries or death
Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe? - ✔✔Unsafe
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