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What is OSHA's mission?
Protect the safety and health of America's workers
What right did the creation of OSHA provide to workers?
The right to a safe and healthful workplace
What are the OSHA standards for construction and general industry known as?
Part 1926 and Part 1910
What should you do if you feel that an OSHA inspection is needed at your workplace?
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Where is the right of workers to seek safety and health on the job spelled out?
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What do MSDS sheets provide information about?
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What does OSHA require employers to pay for?
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What is one of the main responsibilities of employers under OSHA?
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What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?
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How long must an OSHA citation be posted when an employer receives one?
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What right do you have during an OSHA inspection?
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What do workers have the right to review related to OSHA recordkeeping?
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What is the abatement date?
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Within 10 calendar days after ________, the employer must certify to OSHA that each cited violation has been abated.
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Advance notice of inspection is always given to the employer.
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Each citation should be posted for employees until a violation is abated for _________ working days.
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If the employer objects to the inspection, what will the Safety and Health officer do?
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Where must the employer post a copy of each document submitted to the agency?
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The employer must comply with an employee's request to examine and copy abatement documents within_______ working days.
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In cases of apparent imminent danger, advance notice of inspection will be given.
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Which of the following will be given an opportunity to accompany the Compliance Safety and Health Officer during the inspection?
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It is not necessary to implement safety and health programs in the workplace to reduce the likelihood of employee injury and added costs.
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Which of the following can be a result of not implementing a safety and health program in the workplace?
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Education and training in safety and health protection is especially critical for employees who are assuming new duties.
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__________ focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools and the work environment.
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What type of question should be part of the safety and health checklist?
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What does a severe injury like losing fingers and hands exemplify?
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Which of the following is implemented during a worksite analysis?
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Management should believe that safety and health on the job is ______ organizational objectives, such as cost control, quality and productivity.
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What type of hazard information is needed by employees?
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If all hazard controls are in place to eliminate or minimize workplace hazards, no other safety measures need to be taken.
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Study Notes
OSHA Overview
- OSHA's mission is to protect the safety and health of American workers.
- Workers have the right to a safe and healthful workplace, established with the creation of OSHA.
OSHA Standards
- OSHA standards for construction are defined in Part 1926, while standards for general industry fall under Part 1910.
- Employers are required to pay for most Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as hard hats.
Inspection Process
- Complaints about workplace hazards can initiate an OSHA inspection by submitting a signed written complaint.
- In the case of imminent danger, inspections are conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely.
- Employers must post citations from OSHA for three working days or until violations are corrected.
Worker Rights
- Workers are entitled to discuss safety issues privately with the OSHA inspector during an inspection.
- It is a worker's right to review OSHA 300 logs and the OSHA 300A summary related to recordkeeping.
Compliance and Abatement
- The abatement date indicates when violations must be corrected.
- Employers must certify to OSHA that cited violations have been addressed within 10 calendar days after the abatement date.
- Documentation related to violations must be posted near the site of the violation.
Requests and Documentation
- Employers must comply with requests from employees or representatives to examine and copy abatement documents within five working days.
- There is no advance notice of inspections unless there is an apparent imminent danger scenario.
Safety Programs and Training
- Safety and health programs are crucial for reducing employee injuries and are considered vital organizational objectives.
- Education and training for safety are essential, especially for employees taking on new duties.
- A job hazard analysis focuses on the interplay between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment.
Accountability and Management
- A safety and health checklist should include inquiries about overall responsibility for safety programs within the organization.
- Not implementing safety and health programs can lead to significant consequences, including increased injuries and costs.
Hazard Communication
- Employees must receive comprehensive hazard information regarding chemicals and workplace risks to ensure safety.
- Each identified hazard should have appropriate controls in place, but additional safety measures may still be necessary.
Importance of Safety
- Safety and health on the job should be considered as crucial as other organizational objectives like cost control, quality, and productivity.
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