OSHA 30

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was signed into law to assure safe and healthful working conditions. Under the OSH Act, who bears the primary responsibility for providing a safe workplace?

• AThe employer
• BOSHA compliance officers
• CThe employees through their union representatives
• DThe state government where the business operates

Under the OSH Act, employees have the right to request an OSHA inspection if they believe a serious hazard exists. Which of the following best describes an employee's protection when exercising this right?

• AEmployees may request an inspection but risk disciplinary action if the hazard is not con…
• BEmployees are protected from retaliation or discrimination for exercising their safety ri…
• COnly union stewards may request OSHA inspections on behalf of employees
• DEmployees must notify OSHA in writing at least 30 days before requesting an inspection

An OSHA compliance officer arrives at a manufacturing facility to conduct a programmed inspection. The plant manager is unavailable. Which statement regarding the inspection is correct?

• AOSHA must reschedule the inspection for a date when management is present
• BThe compliance officer may proceed with the inspection if another management representati…
• CThe compliance officer must obtain a search warrant before entering the facility without…
• DOnly employees may accompany the compliance officer when management is absent

What is the maximum penalty OSHA can assess for a willful or repeated violation in 2026?

• A$16,550 per violation
• B$70,000 per violation
• C$165,514 per violation
• D$1,000,000 per violation

Which type of OSHA violation describes a workplace condition that has a substantial probability of causing death or serious physical harm, where the employer knew or should have known of the hazard?

• AWillful violation
• BRepeat violation
• CSerious violation
• DOther-than-serious violation

After receiving an OSHA citation, an employer disagrees with the findings. What is the deadline to contest the citation?

• A7 business days from receipt
• B15 working days from receipt
• C30 calendar days from receipt
• D60 calendar days from receipt

An employee refuses to perform a task because they genuinely believe it poses an imminent danger of death or serious injury. The employer claims there is no real danger. Under the OSH Act, the employee's refusal is most likely protected if:

• AThe employee has filed a formal OSHA complaint within the previous 30 days
• BA reasonable person would agree the situation poses a real danger and there was no time t…
• CThe employee belongs to a union and the refusal is authorized by the union steward
• DThe employer has received at least one prior OSHA citation for the same condition

The OSHA 300 Log must be posted in the workplace each year. During what period must it be posted?

• AJanuary 1 through March 31
• BFebruary 1 through April 30
• CJanuary 1 through December 31
• DOnly when an OSHA inspection is expected

Which of the following industries is generally exempt from OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements under 29 CFR 1904?

• AConstruction companies with 11 or more employees
• BManufacturing companies with more than 50 employees
• CRetail businesses with 10 or fewer employees
• DHealthcare facilities with any number of employees

A serious injury occurs at a manufacturing facility on Monday at 8 a.m. The employee is hospitalized. When must the employer notify OSHA?

• AWithin 8 hours of learning of the hospitalization
• BWithin 24 hours of the incident
• CWithin 3 business days of the incident
• DOnly if the employee is hospitalized for more than 72 hours

Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, which employer type is held responsible for hazardous conditions created at a worksite even if their own employees are not exposed?

• AThe exposing employer
• BThe creating employer
• CThe controlling employer
• DThe correcting employer

An employer posts the OSHA "Job Safety and Health: It's the Law" poster (OSHA 3165) in a break room that most employees never enter. Is this sufficient?

• AYes, as long as the poster is displayed in the workplace building
• BNo, the poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees can see it during…
• CYes, the poster only needs to be provided to new employees during orientation
• DNo, a separate poster must be placed at every individual workstation

Under 29 CFR 1910.23, what is the minimum safe load capacity requirement for a fixed ladder in general industry?

• A150 pounds per rung
• B250 pounds per rung
• C500 pounds per rung
• D1,000 pounds total for the entire ladder

A supervisor notices a floor opening that is 2.5 inches wide and 15 inches long in a production area. Under 29 CFR 1910.22, what action is required?

• ANo action required — only openings wider than 12 inches require guarding
• BThe opening must be guarded with a floor hole cover or railing because employees could st…
• CThe opening requires a warning cone only if pedestrian traffic passes within 3 feet of it
• DThe opening must be reported to OSHA within 48 hours

When must a portable ladder extend above the landing surface at the top?

• A1 foot above the landing
• B2 feet above the landing
• C3 feet above the landing
• DLadders need not extend above the landing if grab rails are provided