OSHA Record Keeping and Reporting
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What was the main purpose of the OSH Act according to the given text?

  • To minimize the number of workplace accidents and occupational diseases (correct)
  • To maximize profits for businesses
  • To reduce taxes for working men and women
  • To eliminate the need for workplace safety regulations

    • How many deaths, on average, were caused by workplace accidents before the OSH Act was passed?

  • 5,000 deaths
  • 14,000 deaths (correct)
  • 25,000 deaths
  • 50,000 deaths

    • What was the approximate number of new cases of occupational diseases reported annually before the OSH Act?

  • 100,000 cases
  • 200,000 cases
  • 300,000 cases (correct)
  • 400,000 cases

    • What did Congress aim to do in developing the OSH Act?

    <p>Preserve human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the OSH Act consider when it was developed?

    <p>Yearly statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the OSH Act according to the given text?

    <p>To assure safe and healthful working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the closing conference in an OSHA workplace inspection?

    <p>To have an open discussion between the officer and company &amp; employee representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a citation do in the context of OSHA?

    <p>Informs the employer of OSHA violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of violation has a high probability of causing death or serious physical injury?

    <p>Serious violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for a willful violation?

    <p>$5,000 for each violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition may a proposed penalty for a willful violation be adjusted downward?

    <p>Size of the business and its history of previous violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of violation is found on reinspection with a substantially similar violation?

    <p>Repeat violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What services does OSHA provide to help employers meet safety & health standards?

    <p>Consultation services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provides consultation services under OSHA?

    <p>Professional safety &amp; health consultants who are not OSHA employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs)?

    <p>To recognize companies that have incorporated safety &amp; health programs into their overall management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do companies participating in Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs) get exempt from?

    <p>Regular programmed OSHA inspections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Repeat violations lead to?

    <p>Fines assessed—result of citations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the employer responsibilities under the OSH Act?

    <p>Provide a workplace free from hazards causing, or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an employer responsibility under the OSH Act?

    <p>Provide entertainment facilities for employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must employers do with the standards, rules, and regulations issued under the OSH Act?

    <p>Be knowledgeable of, and comply with them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should employers report any fatal accident or one that results in injury to the nearest OSHA office?

    <p>Within 8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an employer responsibility under the OSH Act?

    <p>Be knowledgeable of, and comply with standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should employers do with operating procedures under the OSH Act?

    <p>Establish or update them and communicate them so that employees follow safety &amp; health requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an employer responsible for in relation to tools & equipment under the OSH Act?

    <p>Ensuring employees have and use safe tools &amp; equipment that is properly maintained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must employers do in relation to medical examinations under the OSH Act?

    <p>Provide medical examinations when required by OSHA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should employers do with the training required by OSHA standards?

    <p>Provide the training required by OSHA standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an employer responsibility under the OSH Act regarding workplace conditions?

    <p>Maintain unsafe workplace conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of OSHA's record-keeping and reporting process?

    <p>To improve workplace safety and health by identifying and addressing potential issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In response to employer complaints, what did OSHA initiate to improve the record-keeping and reporting process?

    <p>A dialogue among stakeholders to improve the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must employers maintain injury and illness records as per OSHA requirements?

    <p>Three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must OSHA Form 301 be completed for a recordable injury or illness?

    <p>Within 7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an exception to OSHA's record-keeping and reporting requirements?

    <p>Employers with 10 or fewer employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must employers provide to employees upon request, according to OSHA regulations?

    <p>Copies of the OSH Act and any OSHA rules that may concern them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of OSHA compliance officers conducting inspections unannounced?

    <p>Fine, imprisonment, or both for prior notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are OSHA compliance officers authorized to do after presenting their credentials to the person in charge?

    <p>Enter any site, location, or facility where work is taking place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the opening conference conducted by OSHA compliance officers during workplace inspections?

    <p>To explain why the plant was selected for inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be reported as per OSHA requirements if it results in one or more days away from work?

    <p>One or more days away from work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mission and purpose of OSHA as summarized in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which employers are exempt from OSHA inspection and not required to maintain injury/illness records?

    <p>Employers with 10 or fewer employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the general duty clause of the OSH Act require employers to provide?

    <p>A workplace free from any hazards that are likely to harm employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between OSHA standards and regulations?

    <p>Standards address specific hazards, while regulations are more generic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what publication are OSHA standards included?

    <p>Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances is OSHA empowered to pass temporary emergency standards?

    <p>When there are imminent dangers from exposure to hazards not already covered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a standard, either permanent or temporary, be appealed?

    <p>Filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals serving the geographic region in which the complainant lives or does business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entities are exempted from OSH Act coverage?

    <p>&quot;Persons who are self-employed&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for OSHA when adopting, amending, or revising standards?

    <p>Conduct a public hearing on a proposed rule or rule change upon request by any interested party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of filing one or more appeals against a standard?

    <p>It has no impact on the enforcement of the standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may an employer be unable to comply with a new standard by its effective date?

    <p>When technological constraints prevent compliance with the new standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    OSH Act Overview

    • The main purpose of the OSH Act was to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women.
    • Before the OSH Act, approximately 14,000 job-related deaths occurred annually, and around 2.5 million new cases of occupational diseases were reported.
    • Congress aimed to provide a safe and healthy work environment by developing the OSH Act.

    OSH Act Development

    • The OSH Act considered the gravity of hazards, the likelihood of accidents, and the prevalence of diseases.

    OSHA Inspections

    • The purpose of the closing conference is to discuss the findings and any citations or penalties with the employer.
    • A citation is issued when a workplace violation is found, and it outlines the violation, abatement, and proposed penalty.

    Violations and Penalties

    • Willful violations have a high probability of causing death or serious physical injury.
    • The penalty for a willful violation is a minimum of $9,000 and up to $126,000.
    • A proposed penalty for a willful violation can be adjusted downward if the employer has a good faith effort to comply.
    • Repeat violations lead to increased penalties.

    OSHA Services

    • OSHA provides consultation services to help employers meet safety and health standards.
    • Consultation services are provided by state consultants.
    • The purpose of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs) is to recognize and reward outstanding safety and health management systems.
    • Companies participating in VPPs are exempt from programmed inspections.

    Employer Responsibilities

    • Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy work environment.
    • Employers must comply with the standards, rules, and regulations issued under the OSH Act.
    • Employers must report any fatal accident or one that results in injury to the nearest OSHA office within 8 hours.
    • Employers must maintain injury and illness records, provide training, and ensure operating procedures are in place.

    OSHA Record-Keeping and Reporting

    • The purpose of OSHA's record-keeping and reporting process is to track work-related injuries and illnesses.
    • OSHA initiated the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) to improve the record-keeping and reporting process.
    • Employers must maintain injury and illness records for at least 5 years.
    • OSHA Form 301 must be completed for a recordable injury or illness within 7 days.

    OSHA Compliance Officers

    • OSHA compliance officers conduct inspections unannounced.
    • Compliance officers are authorized to inspect workplaces, review records, and interview employees after presenting their credentials.
    • The purpose of the opening conference is to explain the purpose and scope of the inspection.

    OSHA Mission and Purpose

    • The main mission and purpose of OSHA is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women.
    • OSHA's jurisdiction applies to all employers and their employees, except for those exempted by the OSH Act.

    OSHA Standards and Regulations

    • The general duty clause of the OSH Act requires employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment, free from recognized hazards.
    • OSHA standards are included in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
    • OSHA can pass temporary emergency standards when a new hazard is identified.
    • A standard can be appealed to the OSHA Review Commission.
    • Entities exempted from OSH Act coverage include family farms, self-employed individuals, and federal employees.

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