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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 [Show More]

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