Question 1

Monitoring and evaluating state-level safety and health programs is NOT part of OSHA's mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following states has adopted OSHA-approved state safety plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  New Jersey
B)  Connecticut
C)  New York
D)  All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The impetus for passing the OSH Act was that workplace accidents were causing an average of 14,000 deaths annually in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

OSHA takes a cautionary stand on safety incentives out of concern that they might cause companies to under-report incidents and accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Self-employed business people and family farms that employ only family members fall outside the jurisdiction of the OSH Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The broad mission of OSHA is to ensure to the extent possible that a worker in the United States has a safe and healthy work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The major argument against government regulations such as those promulgated by OSHA is that they increase the cost of doing business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

OSHA's "Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers" has been criticized as an example of the agency getting inappropriately involved in politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

OSHA may take three types of action on standards: adopt, amend, or revoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

OSHA's Program that focuses on employers that willfully and repeatedly endanger workers is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA's Repeat Offender Program
B)  OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program
C)  OSHA's DeMinimis Enforcement Program
D)  OSHA's Whistleblower ProgramE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Before OSHA can adopt, amend, or revoke a standard, it must publish its intentions in the Federal Register.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The money collected by OSHA from the fines it levies go directly into OSHA's budget for salary increases and other expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under the OSH Law, employers are not responsible for the level of safety and health found in their workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following gives small businesses a voice in developing and revising OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small Business Agency of the U.S. Department of Labor
B)  U) S. Department of Commerce
C)  Small Business Development Centers at the local level
D)  Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Act (SBREF
A)  E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 6: The Osh Act, Standards, and Liability

Under the OSH Law, employers are not responsible for the level of safety and health found in their workplace.

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The money collected by OSHA from the fines it levies go directly into OSHA's budget for salary increases and other expenses.

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OSHA's "Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers" has been criticized as an example of the agency getting inappropriately involved in politics.

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The impetus for passing the OSH Act was that workplace accidents were causing an average of 14,000 deaths annually in the United States.

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Self-employed business people and family farms that employ only family members fall outside the jurisdiction of the OSH Act.

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Before OSHA can adopt, amend, or revoke a standard, it must publish its intentions in the Federal Register.

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Monitoring and evaluating state-level safety and health programs is NOT part of OSHA's mission.

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Which of the following states has adopted OSHA-approved state safety plans?

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OSHA takes a cautionary stand on safety incentives out of concern that they might cause companies to under-report incidents and accidents.

Correct Answer
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Which of the following gives small businesses a voice in developing and revising OSHA standards?

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The major argument against government regulations such as those promulgated by OSHA is that they increase the cost of doing business.

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The broad mission of OSHA is to ensure to the extent possible that a worker in the United States has a safe and healthy work environment.

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OSHA's Program that focuses on employers that willfully and repeatedly endanger workers is known as:

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OSHA may take three types of action on standards: adopt, amend, or revoke.

Correct Answer
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Exam 6: The Osh Act, Standards, and Liability

Under the OSH Law, employers are not responsible for the level of safety and health found in their workplace.

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The money collected by OSHA from the fines it levies go directly into OSHA's budget for salary increases and other expenses.

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OSHA's "Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers" has been criticized as an example of the agency getting inappropriately involved in politics.

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The impetus for passing the OSH Act was that workplace accidents were causing an average of 14,000 deaths annually in the United States.

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Self-employed business people and family farms that employ only family members fall outside the jurisdiction of the OSH Act.

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Before OSHA can adopt, amend, or revoke a standard, it must publish its intentions in the Federal Register.

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Monitoring and evaluating state-level safety and health programs is NOT part of OSHA's mission.

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Which of the following states has adopted OSHA-approved state safety plans?

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OSHA takes a cautionary stand on safety incentives out of concern that they might cause companies to under-report incidents and accidents.

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Which of the following gives small businesses a voice in developing and revising OSHA standards?

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The major argument against government regulations such as those promulgated by OSHA is that they increase the cost of doing business.

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The broad mission of OSHA is to ensure to the extent possible that a worker in the United States has a safe and healthy work environment.

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OSHA's Program that focuses on employers that willfully and repeatedly endanger workers is known as:

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OSHA may take three types of action on standards: adopt, amend, or revoke.

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