OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

The OSH Act of 1970 was passed primarily to accomplish which of the following?

• AAssure safe and healthful working conditions for workers
• BStandardize workers' compensation benefit levels across all states
• CRegulate interstate transportation of hazardous materials under DOT rules
• DEstablish minimum wage rates for high-hazard industries nationwide

Under the OSH Act, what is the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) primarily used for?

• ACite recognized hazards not covered by a specific OSHA standard
• BRequire general safety orientation for every new hire regardless of hazards
• CMandate posting of the OSHA workplace safety poster in every break room
• DAllow employees to refuse any task they personally consider hazardous

Which OSHA violation classification applies when an employer knowingly fails to comply with OSHA requirements or acts with plain indifference to employee safety?

• AWillful violation
• BSerious violation
• COther-than-serious violation
• DRepeated violation

An OSHA compliance officer arrives unannounced at a manufacturing facility. Under 29 CFR 1910 and the OSH Act, what right does the employer have before allowing an inspection?

• ARequire the compliance officer to obtain an inspection warrant
• BThe employer may deny entry permanently if no imminent danger exists
• CThe employer must grant immediate entry without any preconditions
• DThe employer may postpone the inspection for up to 30 days

Under 29 CFR Part 1904, which of the following workplace injuries or illnesses MUST be recorded on the OSHA 300 Log?

• ATreatment beyond first aid, such as prescription medication or sutures
• BAny injury requiring a visit to a healthcare provider, even if only first aid was provided
• CAny near-miss incident that had potential for serious injury
• DInjuries to self-employed workers on the employer's premises

Under 29 CFR 1904.39, an employer must report the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees as a result of a work-related incident within:

• A8 hours
• B24 hours
• C48 hours
• D72 hours

Under 29 CFR 1910.23, which of the following is the required height at which employers must provide fall protection for employees working on elevated walking-working surfaces in general industry?

• A4 feet above the lower level
• B6 feet above the lower level
• C10 feet above the lower level
• DAny height if the hazard is recognized

Under 29 CFR 1910.28, which fall protection system is explicitly permitted for use on walking-working surfaces in general industry?

• APersonal fall arrest, guardrail, or safety net systems
• BBody belts used as the sole fall arrest component
• CWarning lines alone without additional fall protection systems
• DSafety monitoring systems without any other fall protection method

According to 29 CFR 1910.30, when must an employer train employees on fall and equipment hazards?

• ABefore the employee is first exposed to a fall hazard
• BWithin 30 days of the employee's start date
• CAnnually, regardless of prior training
• DWithin 90 days of a near-miss fall incident

Under 29 CFR 1910.38, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) must be in writing and kept in the workplace for employers with more than how many employees?

• A10
• B5
• C25
• D50

Under 29 CFR 1910.95, the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for occupational noise is:

• A90 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA)
• B85 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA)
• C100 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA)
• D80 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA)

The OSHA Hearing Conservation Program (29 CFR 1910.95) requires audiometric testing for employees who are exposed to noise at or above which level?

• A85 dBA 8-hour TWA
• B90 dBA 8-hour TWA
• C95 dBA 8-hour TWA
• D80 dBA 8-hour TWA

Under 29 CFR 1910.119 (Process Safety Management), what is the threshold quantity of a highly hazardous chemical that triggers PSM coverage for a listed substance?

• AVaries by chemical per Appendix A threshold quantities
• B500 pounds for all listed chemicals
• C10,000 pounds for all listed chemicals
• DAny detectable quantity above the odor threshold

Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 elements required by OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, 29 CFR 1910.119?

• AA JHA for every task performed in the process area
• BProcess Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• CManagement of Change (MOC)
• DPre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)

Under 29 CFR 1910.106, what is the maximum quantity of Class IA flammable liquids that may be stored in a flammable-storage cabinet?

• A60 gallons
• B30 gallons
• C120 gallons
• D25 gallons

Under 29 CFR 1910.132, the hierarchy of controls requires that PPE be considered in what order relative to other control types?

• ALast — after elimination, substitution, engineering, and administrative controls
• BPPE is the first control to implement because it is the fastest to deploy
• CPPE and engineering controls are considered equally effective and interchangeable
• DPPE is required only when engineering controls cannot reduce exposures to the PEL

Under 29 CFR 1910.132, when must an employer perform a hazard assessment to determine if PPE is required?

• ABefore any employee is required to use PPE
• BOnly when a new chemical is introduced to the process
• CAnnually, regardless of workplace changes
• DAfter an employee is injured while using PPE

Under 29 CFR 1910.134, what is required before an employee may use a tight-fitting respirator?

• AA medical evaluation by a PLHCP and a successful fit test
• BAnnual spirometry testing and a 24-hour respirator wear trial
• CSupervisor approval and a brief training session
• DA written waiver of employer liability signed by the employee

Under 29 CFR 1910.146, a permit-required confined space is defined by having at least one of which characteristics?

• AHazardous atmosphere, engulfment, entrapment configuration, or other serious hazard
• BOxygen concentration below 21% at any time during the year
• CA space that is more than 4 feet deep and has limited means of egress
• DAny enclosed area where flammable liquids are stored

Under 29 CFR 1910.146, what is the required sequence for atmospheric testing in a permit-required confined space?

• AOxygen, then flammable/combustible gases, then toxic contaminants
• BToxic contaminants first, then flammable gases, then oxygen
• CFlammable gases first, then oxygen, then toxic contaminants
• DAny order is acceptable as long as all three parameters are tested

Under 29 CFR 1910.146, which individual is responsible for authorizing entry into a permit-required confined space?

• AEntry supervisor
• BAuthorized entrant
• CAttendant
• DArea manager

Under 29 CFR 1910.147 (LOTO), the LOTO procedure requires that after equipment is shut down and energy isolation devices are applied, what must be done before work begins?

• AVerify isolation by trying to restart equipment and checking stored energy
• BNotify all affected employees and wait 15 minutes for residual energy to dissipate
• CApply a tagout device only and proceed with work
• DHave the supervisor sign the lockout permit and proceed immediately