OSHA's Record Keeping and Reporting Quiz

How many new cases of occupational diseases were reported annually before the passing of the OSH Act?

According to the text, how many workers were disabled in workplace accidents annually before the passing of the OSH Act?

What is the abbreviation for the organization established with the mission and purpose mentioned in the text?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA's mission and purpose includes establishing mandatory workplace safety & health standards and enforcing those standards.

The OSH Act applies only to employers with 10 or more employees.

Employers covered by the OSH Act are exempted if they are self-employed.

OSHA standards are part of the CFR, published by the Office of the Federal Register.

OSHA is empowered to pass temporary standards on an emergency basis without undergoing normal adoption procedures.

A standard, either permanent or temporary, may be appealed by any person who is opposed to it.

According to the text, employers with 10 or fewer employees are required to maintain injury/illness records.

The general duty clause of the OSH Act requires that employers provide a workplace free from hazards that are likely to harm employees.

Employers can request a variance from OSHA at the state or federal level.

Employers have complained about the injury and illness record-keeping system being too simple and easy to understand.

All occupational illnesses/injuries must be reported if they result in one or more days away from work.

Employers are required to keep injury and illness records for each location where they do business, but records are not sent to OSHA.

OSHA Form 301 must be completed within ten calendar days for every incidence of a recordable injury or illness.

Employers with 10 or fewer employees are exempt from OSHA's record-keeping and reporting requirements.

Employers are required to keep employees informed about safety & health issues only through verbal communication.

OSHA compliance officers are not authorized to enter any site, location, or facility where work is taking place.

OSHA compliance officers are required to present their credentials to the person in charge before conducting an inspection.

The inspection tour conducted by the compliance officer may only involve observing conditions and taking photos.

The opening conference conducted by the compliance officer with company officials & employee representatives is not considered part of the inspection process.

OSHA may conduct inspections unannounced, and prior notice is not considered a crime under any circumstances.

Employers must provide a workplace free from hazards causing, or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. (True/False)?

Employers are not required to comply with standards, rules, and regulations issued under the OSH Act. (True/False)?

Employers are not responsible for keeping employees informed about OSHA. (True/False)?

Employers are not required to continually examine workplace conditions to ensure they conform to standards. (True/False)?

Employers are not responsible for ensuring employees have, and use, safe tools & equipment that is properly maintained. (True/False)?

Employers are not required to use color codes, posters, labels, or signs to warn employees of potential hazards. (True/False)?

Employers are not required to establish or update operating procedures and communicate them to employees for safety & health requirements. (True/False)?

Employers are not required to provide medical examinations when required by OSHA. (True/False)?

Employers are not responsible for providing the training required by OSHA standards. (True/False)?

Reporting fatal accidents or accidents resulting in hospitalization to the nearest OSHA office within eight hours is not a requirement for employers. (True/False)?

OSHA personnel hold a closing conference with company and employee representatives at the beginning of a workplace inspection.

OSHA is empowered to issue citations and/or penalties based on findings of workplace inspections.

A proposed penalty of up to $7,000 for each violation is mandatory for other-than-serious violations.

A serious violation is one in which there is a high probability that death or serious physical injury may result, and that the employer knew or should have known of the hazard.

A willful violation is one that the employer unintentionally commits.

If an employer is convicted of a willful violation resulting in the death of an employee, the offense is punishable only by a court-imposed fine.

A citation under contest may serve as the basis for a subsequent repeat citation.

OSHA provides consultation services through its own professional safety & health consultants.

Companies participating in Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs) are exempt from regular programmed OSHA inspections.

One purpose of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs) is to recognize companies that have incorporated safety & health programs into their overall management system.

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs) aim to create negative, adversarial relationships between employers, employees, and OSHA.