Question 1

If a State has an OSHA-approved occupational safety and health plan, but it does not cover construction workers, what standards would apply to those workers?

Local standards

NFPA standards

ANSI standards

OSHA standards

Question 2

Which two types of OSHA violations can result in the maximum penalty for a single violation?

Willful and Serious

Serious and Repeated

Willful and Repeated

Serious and Willful

Question 3

If a specific workplace hazard is not addressed in OSHA's construction standards, what standard(s) can be used to determine compliance?

NFPA 101

29 CFR 1910

29 CFR 1926

OHSAS 18001

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

OSHA has separate standards covering women in the workplace.

OSHA requires all employees to speak English.

OSHA recognizes that PPE designed for men may not be adequate for women.

OSHA standards do not apply to temporary employees on construction sites.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an employee right under the OSH Act?

To contest an OSHA citation

To file a complaint with OSHA

To request access to hazard exposure records

To review the employer's current injury log

Question 6: Imagine you are the supervisor of a construction crew in which half of the workers speak only limited English. What steps should you take to ensure everyone fully understands the hazards of the job and how to work safely?

Question 7: What might be some reasons that the construction industry has a higher fatality rate than other industries?

Question 8: Explain the rationale for workers' compensation. What are the objectives of workers' compensation? Who is covered by this program, and how does it help prevent future accidents?