#1
Which agency is responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions in the United States?
#2
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Security and Hazard Association
Office of Safety and Hazard Assessment
Organization of Safety and Health Authorities
#3
What is the purpose of OSHA's Recordkeeping and Reporting requirements?
To increase paperwork for employers
To track workplace injuries and illnesses
To penalize employees for accidents
To reduce workplace safety inspections
#4
Which of the following is NOT considered a requirement of OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard?
Conducting a hazard assessment
Providing necessary PPE
Training employees on proper use of PPE
Enforcing mandatory overtime for PPE maintenance
#5
Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of OSHA?
Enforcing workplace safety regulations
Providing healthcare services to employees
Conducting inspections
Issuing citations for violations
#6
Which of the following is a primary goal of OSHA?
Reducing workplace accidents
Maximizing productivity
Cutting costs for employers
Increasing overtime hours
#7
What is the main purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) enforced by OSHA?
To ensure proper labeling of hazardous chemicals
To promote environmental conservation
To enforce workplace dress code policies
To regulate employee break times
#8
What does the acronym HAZWOPER stand for?
Hazardous Waste Operations and Personnel Emergency Response
Hazardous Workplace Operations and Personnel Emergency Relief
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Hazardous Workplace Operations and Emergency Recovery
#9
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Providing training to employees
Using engineering controls to minimize exposure
Maintaining a record of employee hepatitis status
Offering hepatitis B vaccinations to employees
#10
Which OSHA standard addresses the control of hazardous energy sources to prevent unexpected startup of machinery or equipment?
Hazard Communication Standard
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Respiratory Protection Standard
#11
In which industry are workers most likely to encounter hazardous waste operations?
Retail
Agriculture
Construction
Healthcare
#12
What is the primary objective of OSHA's General Duty Clause?
To establish specific safety regulations for every industry
To hold employers accountable for providing a safe work environment
To reduce paperwork for employers
To increase insurance premiums for businesses
#13
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential hazard in a hazardous waste operation?
Chemical exposure
Physical hazards
Emotional stress
Biological hazards
#14
What type of training is required for employees who are involved in cleaning up hazardous waste sites?
Annual refresher training
Bi-monthly training sessions
Training only upon hiring
No specific training required
#15
Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, what is the minimum level of respiratory protection required for employees working in an environment with airborne contaminants?
Dust masks
Full-face respirators
Half-face respirators
Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs)