Question 1

Under which law or laws are illegal immigrant workers in the United States protected?

Accepted Answer

The illegal immigrants often work in haz

Question 2

If the employer fails to correct a cited violation after it has become final, a fine will be imposed of not more than $100 a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How is the Occupational Safety and Health Act administered and enforced?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act c

Question 4

In _____, the court held that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was precluded from exerting its jurisdiction over offshore oil platforms because of the coverage by the Coast Guard and the Geological Survey.

Accepted Answer

A) Ben v. Sam. 
B) Marshall v. Nichols 
C) Marshall v. Barlow's Inc 
D) Wood v. Department of Labor 
A) Ben v. Sam. 
B) Marshall v. Nichols 
C) Marshall v. Barlow's Inc 
D) Wood v. Department of Labor

Question 5

Which of the following is not true regarding OSHA's authority regarding feasibility of standards?

Accepted Answer

A) OSHA grants the Secretary authority to issue standards dealing with toxic materials or harmful physical agents. 
B) OSHA cannot force an industry to develop and diffuse new technology to satisfy precise permissible exposure limits. 
C) The standard also must satisfy the requirement of economic feasibility. 
D) OSHA can present substantial evidence showing that companies acting vigorously and in good faith can develop the technology. 
A) OSHA grants the Secretary authority to issue standards dealing with toxic materials or harmful physical agents. 
B) OSHA cannot force an industry to develop and diffuse new technology to satisfy precise permissible exposure limits. 
C) The standard also must satisfy the requirement of economic feasibility. 
D) OSHA can present substantial evidence showing that companies acting vigorously and in good faith can develop the technology.

Question 6

If the employer fails to correct a cited violation after it has become final, a fine may be imposed, of not more than:

Accepted Answer

A) $ 500 per day. 
B) $ 1,000 per day. 
C) $ 2,000 per day. 
D) $ 2,500 per day. 
A) $ 500 per day. 
B) $ 1,000 per day. 
C) $ 2,000 per day. 
D) $ 2,500 per day.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an option for a compliance officer in the event of an employer refusing entry for inspection?

Accepted Answer

A) The compliance officer must terminate the inspection. 
B) An indictment warrant issued by a U.S. district judge should be produced. 
C) The inspection has to be confined to those areas where no objection has been raised. 
D) An ex parte application for an inspection warrant may be obtained. 
A) The compliance officer must terminate the inspection. 
B) An indictment warrant issued by a U.S. district judge should be produced. 
C) The inspection has to be confined to those areas where no objection has been raised. 
D) An ex parte application for an inspection warrant may be obtained.

Question 8

The Occupational Safety and Health Act does not apply to employees who work for an employer that is engaged in a business affecting interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)is an agency created to cater to:

Accepted Answer

A) employers' needs. 
B) dispute settlement. 
C) research. 
D) corporate investigations. 
A) employers' needs. 
B) dispute settlement. 
C) research. 
D) corporate investigations.

Question 10

Em ployees should attempt to have the employer correct the hazardous condition before exercising their:

Accepted Answer

A) right to strike. 
B) bargaining power. 
C) discretionary power. 
D) right to refuse. 
A) right to strike. 
B) bargaining power. 
C) discretionary power. 
D) right to refuse.

Question 11

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for the issuance of three kinds of standards: interim standards, permanent standards, and emergency standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Marshall v. Barlow's Inc., the Supreme Court held that an employer subject to an OSHA inspection may insist upon a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) search warrant. 
B) injunction. 
C) court order. 
D) indictment document. 
A) search warrant. 
B) injunction. 
C) court order. 
D) indictment document.

Question 13

When can variance be sought? What are the kinds of variances?

Accepted Answer

If an employer, or a class of employers,

Question 14

The High-Flier Aircraft Company manufactures small aircrafts in a plant which features a fifty-foot high, arched roof. The company does not provide any safety norm to the employers, who are working on the roof. In an unfortunate incident, an employee fell of the high roof and lost his life. Upon investigation by the OSHA inspector, it was discovered that the employer had violated the standards under the act. This demands the employer to issue a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) bilateral agreement. 
B) compliance agreement. 
C) written citation. 
D) appeal. 
A) bilateral agreement. 
B) compliance agreement. 
C) written citation. 
D) appeal.

Question 15

The Occupational Safety and Health Act allows the employer and a representative authorized by the employees to accompany the inspector during physical inspection of the work site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

OSHA's occupational safety and health standards are enforced through:

Accepted Answer

A) compliance to the variances issued by the Secretary of Labor. 
B) company records of employee health issues and deaths. 
C) third party data providers on health standards. 
D) physical inspections of workplaces. 
A) compliance to the variances issued by the Secretary of Labor. 
B) company records of employee health issues and deaths. 
C) third party data providers on health standards. 
D) physical inspections of workplaces.

Question 17

If an employer, or a class of employers, believes that the OSHA standard is inappropriate to its particular situation, an exemption, or variance, may be sought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A technical violation, but so insignificant as to require no fine or remediation, is a(n)_____ violation.

Accepted Answer

A) constitutional 
B) de minimis 
C) de facto 
D) cognizable 
A) constitutional 
B) de minimis 
C) de facto 
D) cognizable

Question 19

Can an OSHA inspection officer enter into any premises?

Accepted Answer

The compliance officer conduct

Question 20

Name the two kinds of variances under OSHA.

Accepted Answer

There are two kinds of varianc

Exam 20: Occupational Safety and Health

Under which law or laws are illegal immigrant workers in the United States protected?

If the employer fails to correct a cited violation after it has become final, a fine will be imposed of not more than $100 a day.

How is the Occupational Safety and Health Act administered and enforced?

In _____, the court held that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was precluded from exerting its jurisdiction over offshore oil platforms because of the coverage by the Coast Guard and the Geological Survey.

Which of the following is not true regarding OSHA's authority regarding feasibility of standards?

If the employer fails to correct a cited violation after it has become final, a fine may be imposed, of not more than:

Which of the following is not an option for a compliance officer in the event of an employer refusing entry for inspection?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act does not apply to employees who work for an employer that is engaged in a business affecting interstate commerce.

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)is an agency created to cater to:

Em ployees should attempt to have the employer correct the hazardous condition before exercising their:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for the issuance of three kinds of standards: interim standards, permanent standards, and emergency standards.

In Marshall v. Barlow's Inc., the Supreme Court held that an employer subject to an OSHA inspection may insist upon a(n):

When can variance be sought? What are the kinds of variances?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act allows the employer and a representative authorized by the employees to accompany the inspector during physical inspection of the work site.

OSHA's occupational safety and health standards are enforced through:

If an employer, or a class of employers, believes that the OSHA standard is inappropriate to its particular situation, an exemption, or variance, may be sought.

A technical violation, but so insignificant as to require no fine or remediation, is a(n)_____ violation.

Can an OSHA inspection officer enter into any premises?

Name the two kinds of variances under OSHA.

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