Exam: Inspections, Citations & Proposed Penalties

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1. What is the main role of OSHA as described in 1903.1?

A. To provide legal services to workers
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B. To inspect workplaces, issue citations, and recommend penalties for safety violations
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C. To negotiate wages between employers and employees
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D. To approve company health insurance plans
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2. Employers are required to post OSHA notices informing employees of their protections and obligations under the Act.

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3. Which activity would be considered a reasonable investigative method during an OSHA inspection?

A. Using dosimeters and badges to monitor employee exposures
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B. Publicly disclosing employee complaints
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C. Canceling all work activities during inspection
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D. Publishing names of employees who report hazards
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4. What action must the Area Director take if an employer refuses to allow inspection under §1903.4?

A. Ignore the refusal and proceed
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B. Report the refusal to the Regional Solicitor for appropriate action
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C. Call the police for entry
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D. Notify the media
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5. Which activity would NOT be considered a reasonable investigative method during an OSHA inspection?

A. Taking samples of the workplace environment
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B. Measuring employee exposure levels using monitoring equipment
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C. Using cameras to document conditions related to the inspection
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D. Publicly disclosing confidential employee records
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6. What is required of CSHOs regarding employer safety rules during inspections?

A. They are exempt from following them
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B. They must comply and wear appropriate protective equipment
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C. They can follow only if they choose
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D. They should enforce additional rules
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Question 7 of 15

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7. Under 1903.8, who may accompany the CSHO during a physical inspection?

A. Only the employer
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B. A representative of the employer and a representative authorized by employees
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C. Any interested member of the public
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D. Only third-party consultants
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8. An employee representative during inspection must always be an employee of the company.

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9. What type of protection is given to employees who file safety complaints or participate in safety investigations?

A. They are guaranteed a salary raise
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B. They are shielded from employer retaliation or discrimination
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C. They receive automatic hazard pay
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D. They can demand immediate hazard corrections without inspection
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10. What should the Area Director consider when determining the amount of a proposed penalty under 1903.15(b)?

A. The company's public reputation
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B. The size of the business, gravity of violation, good faith, and history of previous violations
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C. The number of OSHA inspections in the past year
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D. Employee complaints filed within the month
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Question 11 of 15

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11. What is the maximum penalty per willful violation after January 15, 2025, under 1903.15(d)?

A. $11,823
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B. $16,550
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C. $165,514
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D. $500,000
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12. If an employer immediately eliminates an imminent danger after being informed by a CSHO, no citations or penalties may be issued.

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Question 13 of 15

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13. What is the penalty for failure to correct a violation under 1903.15(d)?

A. Up to $16,550 per violation
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B. Up to $16,550 per day
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C. Up to $11,823 per day
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D. Up to $165,514 per violation
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14. Under 1903.11, when can an employee request that their name be kept confidential in a complaint?

A. Only if the employer agrees
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B. Only during court proceedings
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C. At the time of giving notice of the alleged violation
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D. After the inspection concludes
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15. What is true about State Plans under 1903.21?

A. They must adopt maximum penalty levels at least as effective as Federal OSHA’s
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B. They are optional and not regulated
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C. They apply only to federal employees
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D. They cannot conduct their own inspections
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