The OSH Act is also known by what other name? ✔✔Public Law 91-596
What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? ✔✔Self-employed, immediate
members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine wor
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The OSH Act is also known by what other name? ✔✔Public Law 91-596
What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? ✔✔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 usesto carry out its mission. ✔✔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 sectorstate plans? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔A contest
Workers' safety and health responsibilities include what six? ✔✔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
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