OSHA Regulations and Inspections Quiz
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What must an employer do during an OSHA inspection?

  • Provide a list of employees present at the time
  • Allow employees to leave the premises temporarily
  • Submit all company records for review
  • Accompany the compliance officer on the inspection (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a priority for OSHA inspections?

  • Routine inspections of all businesses (correct)
  • Programmed high-hazard inspections
  • Imminent danger situations
  • Catastrophes and fatal accidents
  • What is the penalty for a serious violation assessed by OSHA?

  • $1,000 per violation
  • $156,259 per violation
  • $1500 to $7000 depending on gravity (correct)
  • $15,625 per violation
  • How long must the employer post an OSHA citation after receiving it?

    <p>3 days or until the violation is abated, whichever is longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a 'willful violation' under OSHA regulations?

    <p>A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of OSHA violation can result in a penalty of up to $156,259 per violation?

    <p>Willful or repeated violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum penalty for an other-than-serious violation?

    <p>$1000 per violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to a failure in implementing a safety plan?

    <p>Improper implementation of the plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a short-term corrective action in a safety plan?

    <p>Eliminating hazardous conditions immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to human factors theory, what primarily causes accidents?

    <p>Human error due to various factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Systems Theory emphasize in the context of safety?

    <p>Relationship between man, machine, and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is represented by the Near-Miss Relationship?

    <p>1 serious injury corresponds to 600 near misses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Peter Principle suggest about workplace promotions?

    <p>People may be promoted to a level of incompetence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological phenomenon does ‘Superman Syndrome’ describe?

    <p>Thinking one is invincible and accidents won't happen to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Parkinson’s Principle imply about work and time?

    <p>Work expands to fill the time allocated for it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Pareto Principle inform decision-making?

    <p>80% of effects come from 20% of causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula accurately represents the cost of lost (COL)?

    <p>COL = (PM) x (volume of business)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Exclusive Remedy provision in workers' compensation entail?

    <p>Employees forfeit the right to sue in exchange for receiving workers' comp benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommendation for long-term system improvements?

    <p>Creating or revising safety policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which principle could an employer argue against a negligence claim by an employee?

    <p>Assumption of Risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the No-Fault Concept in workers' compensation?

    <p>The injured party is compensated regardless of who is at fault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common law defense in workers' compensation claims?

    <p>Foreseeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)?

    <p>To oversee preparedness, mitigation, relief, and response activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true concerning the Fellow Servant Rule?

    <p>Employers can deny liability if a co-worker caused the injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the premium for workers' compensation calculated?

    <p>Using Payroll divided by $100, multiplied by Class Rate and Experience Modification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best defines 'contributory negligence' in the context of workers' compensation?

    <p>An employee's contribution to their own injury through negligence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Argyris's view on employee treatment?

    <p>Employees act according to how they are treated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the concept of Series Reliability?

    <p>If any individual component fails, the entire system fails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended span of control for a supervisor?

    <p>1 supervisor per 5 direct reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact classification represents the most severe failure?

    <p>Catastrophic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should audio and video recordings be avoided during interviews?

    <p>Witnesses may feel nervous and less likely to open up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the accident/incident theory propose as an additional factor compared to human factors theory?

    <p>System failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the role of unsafe acts or conditions in the accident/incident theory?

    <p>They reflect undesirable traits such as lack of knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary focuses of the epidemiological theory?

    <p>Relationship between environmental factors and disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In William Haddon’s Energy Theory, what aspect does it focus on regarding accidents and injuries?

    <p>The transfer of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style allows employees to participate in the decision-making process while maintaining close supervision?

    <p>Directive democrat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conducting safety inspections?

    <p>Increasing employee supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of having 'tunnel vision' during safety inspections?

    <p>Ignoring unsafe work practices nearby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management style provides employees with latitude in carrying out their work while making decisions unilaterally?

    <p>Permissive autocrat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does multiple factor theories suggest are the main components influencing workplace safety?

    <p>Man, machine, media, and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    OSHA Creation and Responsibilities

    • OSHA was created within the Department of Labor.
    • Primary responsibilities include encouraging safety and health improvements, research, establishing separate employer/employee responsibilities, and maintaining injury/illness reporting.

    OSHA Coverage

    • Most private sector employers with one or more workers in all 50 US states and territories are covered.
    • Self-employed, family-operated farms, domestic household workers, and public sector employers are generally not covered under OSHA.

    OSHA Workplace Inspections

    • OSHA rule 5-3 requires a warrant to enter a workplace for inspection.
    • Inspections prioritize imminent dangers, catastrophes, employee complaints, and programmed inspections.

    Employer Rights and Responsibilities

    • Employers have the right to examine their workplace for compliance, minimize hazards, and provide warning systems.
    • Employers must provide training, keep required records, and provide access to employee medical and exposure records.

    Employee Rights and Responsibilities

    • Employees have the right to read the OSHA poster, follow safety rules and use safety equipment, report hazardous conditions to supervisors/committees, or directly to OSHA if employers do not address them.

    OSHA Citation Penalties

    • Penalties vary depending on the severity of the violation (serious, other-than-serious, posting requirements, failure to abate, willful or repeated).
    • Penalties can range from $15,625 per violation to $156,259, or daily fines.

    OSHA Recordkeeping

    • OSHA mandates that employers must keep records of work-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.

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