Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards and Compliance Quiz

Test your knowledge of OSHA standards and compliance with these workplace safety quiz questions. Learn about regulations, hazards, and best practices.

#1

Which organization is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards in the United States?

FDA
EPA
OSHA
NIOSH
#2

What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Act
Office of Safety and Health Administration
Organization for Safety and Health Assessment
Operational Standards for Hazardous Activities
#3

What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of OSHA regulations?

Personal Protective Equipment
Preventive Procedures for Emergencies
Professional Program Evaluation
Public Protection Essentials
#4

Which of the following is a primary goal of OSHA?

Reducing workplace efficiency
Protecting the rights of employers
Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions
Promoting long working hours
#5

What is the maximum allowable weight for manual lifting, as recommended by OSHA, to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders?

25 pounds
50 pounds
75 pounds
100 pounds
#6

What is the purpose of the OSHA 300 Log?

To track employee attendance
To record workplace injuries and illnesses
To schedule safety inspections
To document employee training sessions
#7

What is the primary purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) in the context of OSHA regulations?

To provide recipes for workplace lunches
To communicate information about hazardous chemicals
To list employee contact information
To track equipment maintenance
#8

Under OSHA regulations, when should employers provide training on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Only during new employee orientation
Only when requested by employees
As needed, but at least annually
Never required by OSHA
#9

Which OSHA standard focuses on hazard communication, including labels and safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals in the workplace?

OSHA 1910.1200
OSHA 1910.134
OSHA 1910.147
OSHA 1910.178
#10

Which OSHA standard addresses the requirements for respiratory protection in the workplace?

OSHA 1910.1200
OSHA 1910.134
OSHA 1910.147
OSHA 1910.178
#11

In the hierarchy of controls, which control measure is considered the most effective in preventing workplace hazards?

Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Elimination or substitution
#12

Which OSHA standard focuses on the control of hazardous energy, such as lockout/tagout procedures?

OSHA 1910.1200
OSHA 1910.134
OSHA 1910.147
OSHA 1910.269
#13

What is the purpose of the OSHA 1910.147 standard?

Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
Respiratory protection
Hazard communication
Machine guarding

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