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Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

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Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing occupational safety and health regulations in the United States?

  1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

OSHA is the federal agency responsible for enforcing occupational safety and health regulations in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

  1. To ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers

  2. To regulate the use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

  3. To provide workers' compensation benefits to injured workers

  4. To establish a national occupational safety and health program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers.

Which of the following is NOT a general duty clause under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

  1. To provide a workplace free from recognized hazards

  2. To comply with OSHA standards

  3. To provide workers with personal protective equipment (PPE)

  4. To train workers on safety and health hazards


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Providing workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) is not a general duty clause under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

What is the maximum penalty for a willful violation of an OSHA standard?

  1. $10,000

  2. $50,000

  3. $100,000

  4. $250,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for a willful violation of an OSHA standard is $250,000.

What is the minimum age for workers to be employed in hazardous occupations?

  1. 14 years old

  2. 16 years old

  3. 18 years old

  4. 21 years old


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The minimum age for workers to be employed in hazardous occupations is 18 years old.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for employers under the Hazard Communication Standard?

  1. To develop a written hazard communication program

  2. To label hazardous chemicals with appropriate warnings

  3. To provide workers with training on hazardous chemicals

  4. To maintain a list of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maintaining a list of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace is not a requirement for employers under the Hazard Communication Standard.

What is the purpose of the lockout/tagout standard?

  1. To prevent workers from being injured by hazardous energy sources

  2. To ensure that machines and equipment are properly maintained

  3. To protect workers from electrical hazards

  4. To reduce the risk of fires and explosions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the lockout/tagout standard is to prevent workers from being injured by hazardous energy sources.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for employers under the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

  1. To develop a written exposure control plan

  2. To provide workers with training on bloodborne pathogens

  3. To make hepatitis B vaccine available to workers

  4. To provide workers with personal protective equipment (PPE)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Making hepatitis B vaccine available to workers is not a requirement for employers under the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

What is the maximum penalty for a serious violation of an OSHA standard?

  1. $10,000

  2. $50,000

  3. $100,000

  4. $250,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for a serious violation of an OSHA standard is $100,000.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for employers under the Respiratory Protection Standard?

  1. To develop a written respiratory protection program

  2. To provide workers with training on respiratory protection

  3. To fit test workers for respirators

  4. To maintain a list of all respirators in the workplace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maintaining a list of all respirators in the workplace is not a requirement for employers under the Respiratory Protection Standard.

What is the purpose of the Confined Space Standard?

  1. To protect workers from hazards associated with confined spaces

  2. To ensure that confined spaces are properly ventilated

  3. To provide workers with training on confined space entry

  4. To develop a written confined space entry program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Confined Space Standard is to protect workers from hazards associated with confined spaces.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for employers under the Fall Protection Standard?

  1. To provide fall protection systems for workers who work at heights of 4 feet or more

  2. To train workers on fall protection systems

  3. To inspect fall protection systems regularly

  4. To maintain a list of all fall protection systems in the workplace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maintaining a list of all fall protection systems in the workplace is not a requirement for employers under the Fall Protection Standard.

What is the maximum penalty for a repeated violation of an OSHA standard?

  1. $10,000

  2. $50,000

  3. $100,000

  4. $250,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for a repeated violation of an OSHA standard is $250,000.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for employers under the Electrical Safety Standard?

  1. To develop a written electrical safety program

  2. To provide workers with training on electrical hazards

  3. To inspect electrical equipment regularly

  4. To maintain a list of all electrical equipment in the workplace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maintaining a list of all electrical equipment in the workplace is not a requirement for employers under the Electrical Safety Standard.

What is the purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard?

  1. To protect workers from hazards that cannot be eliminated or controlled by other means

  2. To ensure that PPE is properly selected and used

  3. To provide workers with training on PPE

  4. To develop a written PPE program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard is to protect workers from hazards that cannot be eliminated or controlled by other means.

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