1.A: Review Questions
Complete as directed:
1. OSHA will permit variances from their standards under specialize circumstances. The two types of variances OSHA issues are ________ and ________ .
2. OSHA has established a penalty schedule for employer violations. The severity of the fine depends upon the severity of the violation. Penalties of up to $ ________ per violation can be proposed for willful violations.
3. OSHA recordkeeping requirements specify that any on the job accidents that result in the death of ________ or more employees or the hospitalization of ________ or more employees must be reported to the nearest OSHA office within ________ hours.
4. What are the three most frequently cited serious OSHA violations for the construction industry? General Industry?
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Multiple Choice:
5. Which of the following would receive OSHA's top priority in terms of inspection:
a. ________ Catastrophes
b. ________ Fatalities
c. ________ Employee complaints
d. ________ Imminent danger conditions
6. Employers may take which of the following actions against employees who file a complaint with OSHA:
a. ________ Demotion
b. ________ Take away benefits
c. ________ Firing
d. ________ Transferring to another job
e. ________ Employers are not permitted to discriminate against workers with any of the above.
True or False: (Mark Correct Answer)
7. T or F
Employers must provide the employees all the necessary training required by the OSHA standards.
8. T or F
States may choose to adopt their own OSHA plans provided they ensure that the state plans are as effective as Federal OSHA.
9. T or F
All employees have the responsibility to comply with all OSHA regulations. Employees who don't comply with the OSHA regulations will be cited by OSHA.
10. T or F
OSHA may codify safety requirements from any standard or organization they choose.