The OSH Act is also known by what other name? Correct Answer: Public Law 91-596
What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? Correct Answer: Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not empl
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The OSH Act is also known by what other name? Correct Answer: Public Law 91-596
What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? Correct Answer: Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, atomic energy workers who are covered by other federal agencies, public employees in state and local governments, although some states have their own plans that cover these workers
Name three actions OSHA uses to carry out its mission. Correct Answer: Developing job safety and health standards and enforcing them through worksite inspections; Maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses; Providing training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health
Which states have developed public sector state plans? Correct Answer: Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois, New York
OSHA requires that each employer post certain materials in a prominent location at the workplace. What materials are these? Correct Answer: Job Safety and Health Protection (Workplace Poster OSHA 3165) informing employees of their rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act; Summaries of petitions for variances from standards or recordkeeping procedures; Copies of OSHA citations for violations of standards
If an employer disagrees with the results of the OSHA inspection, he or she may submit a written objection to OSHA, called what? Correct Answer: A contest
Workers' safety and health responsibilities include what six? Correct Answer: Read OSHA poster; Follow employer's safety and health rules and wear or use all required PPE; Follow safe work practices for your job, as directed by your employer; Report hazardous conditions to a supervisor or safety committee; Report hazardous conditions to OSHA if employers do not fix them; Cooperation with OSHA inspectors
Employer recordkeeping responsibilities involves not only setting up a reporting system and providing copies of logs upon request, but also posting annual summaries and what else? Correct Answer: Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
What types of workplaces a
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