OSHA Quiz

No matter how big or how small the job, it needs to be done safely. Accidents and injuries—apart from the pain and suffering they can cause–can lead to work stoppage, cost overruns and liability issues galore. So how much do you know about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? Take our quiz and find out! You could win a $25 gift card.

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1. OSHA was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of:

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1976

1968

1981

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2. The famous OSHA poster, “Job Safety and Health – It’s the Law!” that all covered employers are required to display prominently in the workplace is available in all the following languages except:

Spanish

Haitian Creole

Portuguese

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3. Willful or repeated violations currently face a maximum fine of how much?

$13,653

$65,513

$88,421

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4. For NIACS Code 238220, Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, what was the most frequently cited standard for the period between October 2019 and September 2020 (the most recent period for which data is available)?

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Specific excavation requirements

Requirements for protective systems

Training requirements

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5. OSHA conducted about how many total inspections for fiscal year 2020?

Between 10,000 and 15,000

Between 15,000 and 20,000

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Between 25,000 and 30,000

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