Question 1

By law, employers must arrange workers' compensation coverage for their employees.  They may do this by any of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  contributing to state workers' compensation funds
B)  contributing to federal workers' compensation funds
C)  self insuring
D)  purchasing coverage from private insurersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Your office is being expanded, which is good, but the noise of construction is bothering some workers. Some complain of headaches, others of hearing problems. If you are the Safety Director for the firm, which of the following would you recommend as the best remedy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the firm should supply earplugs to the office staff, and try other means to reduce noise from the construction site
B)  the construction firm should be ordered to work more quietly
C)  those who are suffering from hearing problems and headaches should go home
D)  nothing; there is nothing that can legally be doneE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is true of OSHA reporting and recording requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  employers with fewer than 50 employees are generally exempt from recording injuries and illnesses
B)  all injuries or illnesses must be reported to OSHA within 6 days of their occurrence
C)  injuries that result in death or the hospitalization of three or more employees must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours of their occurrence
D)  injuries must be reported immediately, but illnesses may be reported within 6 daysE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding safety and health inspections?

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection sites are always chosen at random
B)  OSHA has the authority to enter and inspect all workplaces, regardless of employer objections
C)  in about half of the states, inspections are conducted by state agencies rather than by OSHA
D)  OSHA is able to perform less than 100 inspections per yearE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is an element needed to establish a violation of the general duty clause?

Accepted Answer

A)  a potential hazard exists which was known in the industry
B)  the employer acted with intent in allowing the hazard to exist
C)  feasible means exist to abate the hazard
D)  the hazard is life-threateningE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is true of OSHA's permanent standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  they must be followed without exception
B)  they apply to firms in all industries
C)  they are adopted only after a lengthy process of public hearings and documentation
D)  they provide for the safest actions possibleE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 14: Occupational Safety and Health

Which of the following is an element needed to establish a violation of the general duty clause?

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Your office is being expanded, which is good, but the noise of construction is bothering some workers. Some complain of headaches, others of hearing problems. If you are the Safety Director for the firm, which of the following would you recommend as the best remedy?

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Which of the following is true regarding safety and health inspections?

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By law, employers must arrange workers' compensation coverage for their employees. They may do this by any of the following except:

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Which of the following is true of OSHA's permanent standards?

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Which of the following is true of OSHA reporting and recording requirements?

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Exam 14: Occupational Safety and Health

Which of the following is an element needed to establish a violation of the general duty clause?

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Your office is being expanded, which is good, but the noise of construction is bothering some workers. Some complain of headaches, others of hearing problems. If you are the Safety Director for the firm, which of the following would you recommend as the best remedy?

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Which of the following is true regarding safety and health inspections?

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By law, employers must arrange workers' compensation coverage for their employees. They may do this by any of the following except:

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Which of the following is true of OSHA's permanent standards?

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Which of the following is true of OSHA reporting and recording requirements?

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