OSHA Safety Quiz
1. What does OSHA stand for?
A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B) Occupational Security and Health Association
C) Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration
D) Organization for Safety and Health Awareness
Answer: A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Explanation: OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations.
2. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of employers under OSHA?
A) Providing a workplace free from recognized hazards
B) Guaranteeing employees will never get injured
C) Paying for all employee medical expenses
D) Eliminating all workplace risks
Answer: A) Providing a workplace free from recognized hazards
Explanation: Employers must ensure a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards, but they cannot guarantee zero risk.
3. What is the purpose of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)?
A) To ensure chemical hazards are properly labeled and employees are trained
B) To eliminate all chemical use in the workplace
C) To require employers to provide free PPE
D) To ban hazardous chemicals
Answer: A) To ensure chemical hazards are properly labeled and employees are trained
Explanation: The HCS ensures workers are informed about chemical hazards through labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and training.
4. Which of the following must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours?
A) A minor cut requiring first aid
B) A near-miss incident
C) A work-related fatality
D) A broken tool
Answer: C) A work-related fatality
Explanation: Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours and inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye within 24 hours.
5. What is the minimum height at which fall protection is required in general industry?
A) 4 feet
B) 6 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 12 feet
Answer: A) 4 feet
Explanation: OSHA requires fall protection at 4 feet in general industry, 5 feet in maritime, and 6 feet in construction.
6. What does PPE stand for?
A) Personal Protective Equipment
B) Professional Protective Ensemble
C) Personal Prevention Equipment
D) Protective Personnel Essentials
Answer: A) Personal Protective Equipment
Explanation: PPE includes gloves, goggles, helmets, and other gear used to protect workers from hazards.
7. Which of the following is NOT a type of OSHA violation?
A) Willful
B) Serious
C) Minor
D) De Minimis
Answer: C) Minor
Explanation: OSHA violations include Willful, Serious, Repeat, Other-than-Serious, and De Minimis (too minor to penalize).
8. What is the maximum permissible exposure limit (PEL) for noise over an 8-hour workday?
A) 85 decibels
B) 90 decibels
C) 100 decibels
D) 115 decibels
Answer: B) 90 decibels
Explanation: OSHA’s PEL for noise is 90 dB over 8 hours; hearing protection is required at or above 85 dB.
9. Which OSHA standard covers emergency action plans?
A) 29 CFR 1910.38
B) 29 CFR 1910.120
C) 29 CFR 1910.134
D) 29 CFR 1910.147
Answer: A) 29 CFR 1910.38
Explanation: OSHA’s emergency action plan requirements are under 29 CFR 1910.38.
10. What is the purpose of a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure?
A) To prevent unauthorized access to a facility
B) To control hazardous energy during equipment maintenance
C) To label defective tools
D) To secure personal belongings
Answer: B) To control hazardous energy during equipment maintenance
Explanation: LOTO prevents accidental machine startup during servicing.
11. Which of the following is required on all chemical labels under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard?
A) Manufacturer’s phone number
B) A hazard pictogram
C) The chemical’s price
D) Instructions for disposal
Answer: B) A hazard pictogram
Explanation: Labels must include product identifier, signal word, hazard statement, and pictogram.
12. What is the leading cause of construction fatalities?
A) Electrocutions
B) Struck-by incidents
C) Falls
D) Caught-in/between accidents
Answer: C) Falls
Explanation: Falls are the leading cause of death in construction, followed by struck-by, electrocution, and caught-in/between (the “Fatal Four”).
13. How often must employers review their emergency action plan?
A) Annually
B) Every 5 years
C) Only when an incident occurs
D) Never
Answer: A) Annually
Explanation: OSHA recommends reviewing emergency plans annually or when workplace conditions change.
14. What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A) To track employee attendance
B) To provide detailed chemical hazard information
C) To document equipment maintenance
D) To list OSHA fines
Answer: B) To provide detailed chemical hazard information
Explanation: SDSs include chemical properties, hazards, protective measures, and emergency procedures.
15. Which OSHA standard covers respiratory protection?
A) 1910.134
B) 1910.147
C) 1910.1200
D) 1910.95
Answer: A) 1910.134
Explanation: OSHA’s respiratory protection standard is 29 CFR 1910.134.
16. What is the minimum number of exits required for workplaces with more than 50 employees?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer: B) 2
Explanation: OSHA requires at least two exits for quick evacuation in larger workplaces.
17. Which of the following is NOT a right of workers under OSHA?
A) The right to report injuries
B) The right to refuse unsafe work
C) The right to free PPE from any store
D) The right to request an OSHA inspection
Answer: C) The right to free PPE from any store
Explanation: Employers must provide required PPE, but workers cannot demand it from any store.
18. What is the first step in conducting a hazard assessment?
A) Provide PPE to all employees
B) Identify potential workplace hazards
C) Fire all at-risk employees
D) Call OSHA for an inspection
Answer: B) Identify potential workplace hazards
Explanation: Hazard assessments begin with identifying risks before implementing controls.
19. Which of the following is required for confined space entry?
A) A permit for permit-required confined spaces
B) A supervisor’s verbal approval
C) A flashlight
D) A first aid kit
Answer: A) A permit for permit-required confined spaces
Explanation: Permit-required confined spaces need documented safety measures before entry.
20. What is the primary purpose of machine guarding?
A) To improve machine efficiency
B) To prevent contact with moving parts
C) To reduce noise levels
D) To make machines look professional
Answer: B) To prevent contact with moving parts
Explanation: Machine guards protect workers from amputations and crushing injuries.
