Osha Flashcards
What is OSHA’s purpose
Safety
Health
Hazards
What are OSHA’s 3 basic strategies
enforcement
Provide educations, and compliance assistance
Use partnerships and other co-op/voluntary programs
The OSHA acts doesn’t cover
1 Self employed
2 family of farm Employers
3 worker of federal agencies
4 employees of state or local governments
Enforcing standards
Worksite inspections no advance
Citations and penalties (special )
Inspection Conducted by osha inspection officers because of
Advance notice Fatality Letter sent to osha Imminent danger Random
If an employer
Refuses to allow Osha officer or interrupts inspections Osha can take legal action
Order inspections are conducted
Danger situations
Fatalities
Complaints
Programmed inspections
How many violations
8
3 examples of violations
Falsifying records
Violating posting requirements
interfering with Osha officer
10 most frequent penalties
1Fall protection construction 2Hazard communication 3framework in construction 4Respiratory protection 5lockout/tag out 6 trucks 7electrical wiring methods 8ladders in construction 9machine guarding 10electrical requirements
What does OSHA stand for
Occupational
Safety
Health
Administration
Penalties can cost up to
0-$500,000
