Chapter 12

Question 1

OSHA stands for?

Answer 1

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 2

North Carolina has a state-adopted OSHA plan and does not fall under federal OSHA laws.

True or False

Answer 2

False

Question 3

OSHA requires an emergency action plan and this plan must be in writing if you have _____ employees or more.

Answer 3

10

Question 4

Which OSHA form is an injury/illness log, with a separate line entry for each recordable injury or illness.

Answer 4

OSHA Form 300

Question 5

Each year, the employer must conspicuously post in the workplace a _______________, which includes a summary of the previous year’s work-related injuries and illnesses.

Answer 5

OSHA Form 300A

Question 6

OSHA Form 300A must be posted by _____________(1) and kept in place until at least ____________(2) following the year covered by the form.

Answer 6

(1) February 1st
(2) April 30th

Question 7

Which OSHA form is an individual incident report that provides added detail about each specific recordable injury or illness?

Answer 7

OSHA Form 301

Question 8

How many years must an employer maintain OSHA records?

Answer 8

5 years

Question 9

Exposure records (including employee exposure to toxic substances and harmful physical agents) must be maintained for _____(1) years and medical records for the duration of employment plus ______(2) years. Analysis using exposure or medical records must be kept for _______(3) years.

Answer 9

(1) 30
(2) 30
(3) 30

Question 10

Within how many hours must an employer orally report to OSHA of a work-related fatality or incident that requires hospitalization of three or more employees, or if death occurs within 30 days of a work-related incident?

Answer 10

8 hours

Question 11

You must submit a written notice of intent _______ working days prior to starting construction activities when dealing with asbestos.

Answer 11

10

Question 12

How much lead does OSHA regulate employees to be exposed to?

Answer 12

No more than 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air average over an 8-hour day.

Question 13

Before renovating pre-1978 housing, what pamphlet must be distributed to the owner and occupants before starting work?

Answer 13

Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

Question 14

Confirmation of receipt of a lead pamphlet or a certificate of mailing must be kept for ____ years.

Answer 14

3