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100
A humming refrigerator can cause you to develop hearing loss.
A. True
B. False
What is A. True
100
OSHA standards are built by leveraging guidance and incorporating by reference key voluntary consensus standards, primarily from, except.
A. NEA (National Education Association)
B. ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
C. NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
D. ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals)
What is A. NEA (National Education Association)
Union for Public school employees
100
OSHA with state partners cover approximately 130 million workers, employed at more than 8 million worksites around the nation. That translates to about how compliance officers for every 70,000 workers. (Double Points)
A. 1
B. 100
C. 1,000
D. 5,000
What is A. 1
100
A good ergonomic trick for wrist health is to ___________ while scrubbing a surface.
(A) Apply less pressure
(B) Alternate hands frequently
(C) Take timely breaks
(D) Options b and c
(E) Options a and b
What is (D) Options b and c
100
“She’s Like the Wind,” featuring Wendy Fraser, No. 3, Feb. 27, 1988.
Hint: "One, never underestimate your opponent... Two, take it outside... And three, be nice," and his instruction to "Be nice until it's time to not be nice"
He was announced as the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine in 1991
Who is Patrick Swayze
200
A sudden loud sound such as an explosion can damage the ear, but your hearing will return in a few days.
A. True
B. False
C. Maybe
What is C. Maybe
- Temporary Hearing Loss: Immediately after exposure to loud noise, there might be a noticeable decrease in hearing ability. Sounds may seem muffled, or you might have difficulty understanding people speaking. This condition is often temporary and may recover within a few hours to a few days.
200
What listed below is not considered Respiratory Protection.
A. 
B. N-95 Mask 
C. KN-95 Mask 
D. PAPR
What is C. KN-95 Mask
KN95 is a Chinese standard, not a U.S. one; instead, look for NIOSH-approved N95 respirators, which meet U.S. standards for filtering at least 95% of airborne particles, often with two headbands, not ear loops,
200
OSHA inspected how many visits in 2023. (Double Points)
A. 2,696
B. 12,696
C. 34,696
D. 51,696
What is C. 34,696
200
Which of the following is a good practice to follow when working with cleaning products?
(A) Dilute highly concentrated cleansing products, if recommended
(B) Always read the instruction labels regarding application and emergency steps very carefully
(C) Place appropriate hazard warning signs and labels on containers
(D) Options b and c
(E) All of the above
What is (E) All of the above
200
“Respect Yourself,” No. 5, March 3, 1987
Hint: "Yippee ki-yay motherf***er"
Who is Bruce Willis
300
More than 30 million Americans are exposed to hazardous sound levels on a regular basis. Most of these noisy environments occur at the work site and not at home
A. True
B. False
What is B. False
People are more likely to experience noise-induced hearing damage from sources outside of work (at home and in the community) than from their jobs alone, but occupational noise exposure significantly increases the risk.
300
When OSHA uses the term "Control of Hazardous Energy" they are referring to.
A. Electricity
B. Hydraulics
C. Lock Out/Tag Out
D. Safe operation of equipment
What is C. Lock Out/Tag Out
300
Work place deaths are down by ___ percent since OSHA inception. (Double Points)
A. 29%
B. 39%
C. 49%
D. 59%
What is B. 39%
300
What is the recommended posture for lifting, emptying and keeping cans and buckets?
(A) Bend your knees and keep your back straight as you pick up or lower the items
(B) Stoop over as much as you need to
(C) Bend over at a 90 degree angle and then pick up the item
(D) Options b and c
What is (A) Bend your knees and keep your back straight as you pick up or lower the items
300
“Party All the Time,” No. 2, Dec. 28, 1985
Hint: This 64 year old comedian is a massive box office draw, with over $6.5 billion worldwide in leading roles.
Quote from one of his movies "Now I'm a flying talking donkey!"
Who is Eddie Murphy
400
Do children or adults need more hearing protection from loud noises.
A. Children
B. Adults
C. Can you repeat that
What is A. Children
Children need more protection from loud noises because their developing auditory systems, smaller ear canals, and lack of judgment make them more vulnerable to permanent damage, which can affect speech, learning, and social skills, meaning what's loud for an adult is likely too loud for a child.
400
If you ignore known OSHA hazards you can.
Choose all that apply (400 points for all correct answers, minus 400 points for all missed and wrong answers)
A. Be charged with a willful violation
B. Save money for your employer
C. Be fined up to $150,000
D. Go to jail
What is
A. Be charged with a willful violation
C. Be fined up to $150,000
D. Go to jail
400
OSHA had a budget of ___________ in FY 2023 (Double Points)
A. $632,000
B. $1,341,000
C. $5,236,431
D. $18,432,000
What is A. $632,000
FY 2023 Appropriations: $632,000,000
FY 2022 Appropriations: $612,000,000
FY 2021 Appropriations: $591,233,000
400
For janitorial staff, one of the best case practices to prevent trips and falls is -
(A) Avoiding slip / trip prone areas completely
(B) Wearing appropriate safety shoes
(C) Not showing up for work
(D) Working in bare feet
What is (B) Wearing appropriate safety shoes
400
“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” reached No. 1 in April 1973
Hint: She was a main character on "The Carol Burnett Show" and stared in "Mama's Family"
Who is Vicki Lawrence
500
It's often hard for a person exposed to long-term high noise levels to realize that a hearing loss has occurred.
A. True
B. False
What is A. True
It's tough to notice gradual noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) because damage happens slowly, sounds get muffled over time, and you might blame it on others mumbling or distractions until it significantly impacts understanding speech, especially with background noise, making regular hearing checks and noise protection crucial.
500
OSHA describes Powered Industrial Truck as a.
A. Garbage truck
B. A truck with hydraulics
C. A semi-truck
D. A forklift
What is D. A forklift
500
In 2023 how many fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers were there. (Double Points)
A. 1.5
B. 2.5
C. 3.5
D. 4.5
What is C. 3.5
There were 5,283 fatal work injuries in 2023 (3.5 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers).
500
Which of the following actions should be avoided while cleaning to prevent injuries to the shoulders, neck, back, and arms?
(A) Making small movements
(B) Keeping hands between shoulders
(C) Overreaching
(D) All of the above
What is (C) Overreaching
500
1981 track "It's Now or Never" hit No. 14 on the U.S. charts.
Hint: At the age of 18, he won the role of Beauregard in a classic good ole boys tv show from 1979-1985. He was also the masked singer's "Donut" in season 10.
Who is John Schneider