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What was the main purpose of the OSH Act according to the given text?
What was the main purpose of the OSH Act according to the given text?
How many deaths, on average, were caused by workplace accidents before the OSH Act was passed?
How many deaths, on average, were caused by workplace accidents before the OSH Act was passed?
What was the approximate number of new cases of occupational diseases reported annually before the OSH Act?
What was the approximate number of new cases of occupational diseases reported annually before the OSH Act?
What did Congress aim to do in developing the OSH Act?
What did Congress aim to do in developing the OSH Act?
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What did the OSH Act consider when it was developed?
What did the OSH Act consider when it was developed?
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What was the purpose of the OSH Act according to the given text?
What was the purpose of the OSH Act according to the given text?
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What is the purpose of the closing conference in an OSHA workplace inspection?
What is the purpose of the closing conference in an OSHA workplace inspection?
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What does a citation do in the context of OSHA?
What does a citation do in the context of OSHA?
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What type of violation has a high probability of causing death or serious physical injury?
What type of violation has a high probability of causing death or serious physical injury?
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What is the penalty for a willful violation?
What is the penalty for a willful violation?
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Under what condition may a proposed penalty for a willful violation be adjusted downward?
Under what condition may a proposed penalty for a willful violation be adjusted downward?
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What type of violation is found on reinspection with a substantially similar violation?
What type of violation is found on reinspection with a substantially similar violation?
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What services does OSHA provide to help employers meet safety & health standards?
What services does OSHA provide to help employers meet safety & health standards?
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Who provides consultation services under OSHA?
Who provides consultation services under OSHA?
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What is the purpose of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs)?
What is the purpose of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs)?
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What do companies participating in Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs) get exempt from?
What do companies participating in Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs) get exempt from?
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What do Repeat violations lead to?
What do Repeat violations lead to?
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What is one of the employer responsibilities under the OSH Act?
What is one of the employer responsibilities under the OSH Act?
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What is NOT an employer responsibility under the OSH Act?
What is NOT an employer responsibility under the OSH Act?
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What must employers do with the standards, rules, and regulations issued under the OSH Act?
What must employers do with the standards, rules, and regulations issued under the OSH Act?
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When should employers report any fatal accident or one that results in injury to the nearest OSHA office?
When should employers report any fatal accident or one that results in injury to the nearest OSHA office?
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Which of the following is an employer responsibility under the OSH Act?
Which of the following is an employer responsibility under the OSH Act?
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What should employers do with operating procedures under the OSH Act?
What should employers do with operating procedures under the OSH Act?
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What is an employer responsible for in relation to tools & equipment under the OSH Act?
What is an employer responsible for in relation to tools & equipment under the OSH Act?
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What must employers do in relation to medical examinations under the OSH Act?
What must employers do in relation to medical examinations under the OSH Act?
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What should employers do with the training required by OSHA standards?
What should employers do with the training required by OSHA standards?
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What is NOT an employer responsibility under the OSH Act regarding workplace conditions?
What is NOT an employer responsibility under the OSH Act regarding workplace conditions?
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What is the purpose of OSHA's record-keeping and reporting process?
What is the purpose of OSHA's record-keeping and reporting process?
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In response to employer complaints, what did OSHA initiate to improve the record-keeping and reporting process?
In response to employer complaints, what did OSHA initiate to improve the record-keeping and reporting process?
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How long must employers maintain injury and illness records as per OSHA requirements?
How long must employers maintain injury and illness records as per OSHA requirements?
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When must OSHA Form 301 be completed for a recordable injury or illness?
When must OSHA Form 301 be completed for a recordable injury or illness?
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Which of the following is an exception to OSHA's record-keeping and reporting requirements?
Which of the following is an exception to OSHA's record-keeping and reporting requirements?
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What must employers provide to employees upon request, according to OSHA regulations?
What must employers provide to employees upon request, according to OSHA regulations?
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What is the consequence of OSHA compliance officers conducting inspections unannounced?
What is the consequence of OSHA compliance officers conducting inspections unannounced?
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What are OSHA compliance officers authorized to do after presenting their credentials to the person in charge?
What are OSHA compliance officers authorized to do after presenting their credentials to the person in charge?
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What is the purpose of the opening conference conducted by OSHA compliance officers during workplace inspections?
What is the purpose of the opening conference conducted by OSHA compliance officers during workplace inspections?
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What must be reported as per OSHA requirements if it results in one or more days away from work?
What must be reported as per OSHA requirements if it results in one or more days away from work?
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What is the main mission and purpose of OSHA as summarized in the text?
What is the main mission and purpose of OSHA as summarized in the text?
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Which employers are exempt from OSHA inspection and not required to maintain injury/illness records?
Which employers are exempt from OSHA inspection and not required to maintain injury/illness records?
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What does the general duty clause of the OSH Act require employers to provide?
What does the general duty clause of the OSH Act require employers to provide?
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What is the difference between OSHA standards and regulations?
What is the difference between OSHA standards and regulations?
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In what publication are OSHA standards included?
In what publication are OSHA standards included?
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Under what circumstances is OSHA empowered to pass temporary emergency standards?
Under what circumstances is OSHA empowered to pass temporary emergency standards?
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How can a standard, either permanent or temporary, be appealed?
How can a standard, either permanent or temporary, be appealed?
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What entities are exempted from OSH Act coverage?
What entities are exempted from OSH Act coverage?
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What is a requirement for OSHA when adopting, amending, or revising standards?
What is a requirement for OSHA when adopting, amending, or revising standards?
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What is the impact of filing one or more appeals against a standard?
What is the impact of filing one or more appeals against a standard?
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Under what circumstances may an employer be unable to comply with a new standard by its effective date?
Under what circumstances may an employer be unable to comply with a new standard by its effective date?
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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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Test your knowledge about OSHA's record-keeping and reporting requirements as per Chapter 6 of 'Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers' by David L. Goetsch.
