"The Mauler"
Which of the following is a true statement about the OSHA Outreach Training Program?
a. It meets any of the training requirements contained in OSHA standards.
b. It is mandated by the federal government to work on construction jobsites.
c. It is a voluntary program designed to promote workplace safety and health.
d. It is the official safety training program in most states, unions, and local jurisdictions.
c. It is a voluntary program designed to promote workplace safety and health.
Hazard awareness training provides benefits to employers and employees by _ ______ .
a. reducing workplace injuries and illnesses
b. increasing Workers’ Compensation claims
c. decreasing employee morale and production
d. decreasing efficiency and return on investment
a. reducing workplace injuries and illnesses
For which of the following audiences is the 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training course intended?
a. Workers with some safety responsibility on their worksite
b. Persons wanting to meet qualifications for becoming an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer
c. Supervisors responsible for complying with OSHA standards
d. Employees with responsibilities of a qualified person
a. Workers with some safety responsibility on their worksite
Which of the following descriptions of an individual’s experience/credentials meets the prerequisite requirements needed to become an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer in general industry?
a. Individual has a Certified Industrial Hygienist designation and has worked in that capacity for a food processing company for three years
b. Individual has worked as a safety supervisor for a construction company for five years and at an automobile manufacturing company for three years
c. Individual has worked as a safety supervisor for a trucking company for two years and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Distribution
d. Individual has worked in the oil and gas industry for ten years and has a class A CDL license with tanker endorsement
a. Individual has a Certified Industrial Hygienist designation and has worked in that capacity for a food processing company for three years
For answers to trainer questions, processing OSHA Outreach Training Program Reports (OTPRs), and issuing of student course completion cards, a trainer should contact .
a. the OSHA Directorate of Training and Education
b. the Office of Training Programs and Administration
c. the OSHA Outreach Training Program
d. their Authorized Training Organization
d. their Authorized Training Organization
Who is responsible for ensuring the most current OSHA Outreach Training Program requirements, guidance, and related procedures are followed when conducting Outreach training classes?
a. The OSHA Directorate of Training and Education
b. Each OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer
c. Each OSHA Regional Administrator
d. The trainer’s Authorized Training Organization
b. Each OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer
What is the maximum amount of instructional time that can be delivered using videos?
a. 25% of instructional time
b. 50% of instructional time
c. 75% of instructional time
d. Videos cannot be used for instruction
a. 25% of instructional time
Which of the following trainers would likely face corrective action by OSHA, up to and including revocation of the trainer’s authorized trainer status?
a. Trainer holds training classes on a regular basis in bars so that students can be served alcoholic drinks during breaks
b. Trainer cancels a class that cannot be rescheduled and reimburses full course tuition and fees within five days of cancellation
c. Trainer schedules consecutive classes so that students missing any portion of training can make up the missed portions in a reasonable amount of time
d. Trainer submits training documentation and other supporting documentation within ten days of an audit request from the trainer’s Authorized Training Organization
a. Trainer holds training classes on a regular basis in bars so that students can be served alcoholic drinks during breaks
Which of the following two-day training schedules meets the Outreach Training Program requirements for delivery of a 10-hour general industry Outreach training class?
a. Eight hours of training and a 30-minute lunch break on day one and two hours of training on day two with each day having 10-minute breaks after every hour of training
b. 7.5 hours of training and three hours of breaks and meal times on day one, and 2.5 hours of training and a 30-minute break on day two.
c. Five hours of training on day 1 and five hours of training on day two, with each day having 15-minute breaks after every two consecutive hours of training and no meal breaks
d. Four hours of training on day one and four hours of training on day two, with each day having 15-minute breaks after every hour of training and a one hour lunch break
c. Five hours of training on day 1 and five hours of training on day two, with each day having 15-minute breaks after every two consecutive hours of training and no meal breaks
Which of the following scenarios meets OSHA’s requirement that Outreach training must be stand alone training?
a. A 16-hour training class combines like portions of Construction Outreach and General Industry Outreach topics so that students can receive a 10-hour course completion card for each industry
b. A 10-hour General Industry Outreach class is delivered as part of the training high school students receive in their Auto Mechanics course and their trainer requests 10-hour General Industry Outreach course completion cards
c. Topics for the 10-hour Construction Outreach Program are included in a 30-hour General Industry Outreach class and the trainer requests 10-hour General Industry and 30-hour Construction Outreach course completion cards
d. There is no scenario in which OSHA would allow any kind of training to be conducted as part of, and/or in conjunction or combination with an OSHA Outreach training class
b. A 10-hour General Industry Outreach class is delivered as part of the training high school students receive in their Auto Mechanics course and their trainer requests 10-hour General Industry Outreach course completion cards
The Outreach trainer must submit required class documentation to the _____ after completing an Outreach class.
a. OSHA Office of Training Programs and Administration
b. Authorized Training Organization nearest to the location of training
c. Authorized Training Organization indicated on his/her Outreach trainer card
d. OSHA Regional Office nearest to the location of training
c. Authorized Training Organization indicated on his/her Outreach trainer card
The authorized trainer must attest that a training class was conducted in accordance with requirements and procedures and that he/she submitted accurate documentation on the OTPR by ______.
a. signing the Statement of Certification
b. submitting a Statement of Compliance
c. using daily sign-in sheets
d. retaining the detailed topic outline
a. signing the Statement of Certification
Authorized Outreach trainers must submit class documentation of training within _____ calendar days of class completion.
a. 30
b. 60
c. 90
d. 120
a. 30
If an employer pays for a student’s training, the OSHA Authorized Outreach trainer must issue the student course completion card _____.
a. only to the student
b. to the student or the employer’s human resources representative
c. to the student or the student’s direct work supervisor
d. to the student or the student’s union or trade representative
a. only to the student
What percentage of the instructional contact hours of the original class must a student attend in order to be eligible for makeup training?
a. 50
b. 60
c. 70
d. 80
a. 50
When submitting documentation for makeup training, the OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer must _____.
a. include the names of eligible students eligible on the OTPR of the original class with a notation that makeup training is required
b. submit the names of students eligible for makeup training on documentation separate from the OTPR of the original class
c. include the number of students eligible on the OTPR of the original class and change class end date to final day of makeup training
d. submit a new OTPR for the students in the makeup class, but use the same start and end dates of the original class
b. submit the names of students eligible for makeup training on documentation separate from the OTPR of the original class
Who is responsible for retaining the original OSHA Outreach Training Program records?
a. An administrative assistant from the organization shall be appointed
b. An assistant trainer or guest trainer who helped conduct the training
c. The safety training supervisor who oversees the training assignments
d. The OSHA Authorized Outreach trainer
d. The OSHA Authorized Outreach trainer
Which of the following statements complies with OSHA Outreach Training Program records retention requirements?
a. A single student sign-in sheet must be completed on the first day of each course and the students’ first and last names must appear adjacent to the students’ signature.
b. Student contact information must include the name and address of the student’s employer so that the student course completion card can be sent to that location.
c. An OTI Education Center Outreach training portal report is equivalent to, and may be substituted for, the official OSHA Outreach Training Program Report.
d. Authorized trainers must make a complete copy of each course completion card they issue.
d. Authorized trainers must make a complete copy of each course completion card they issue.
Which of the following descriptions of a learning environment would be most conducive to encouraging active participation?
a. Students are seated in a formal arrangement, facing forward so that the trainer is the focus of the class.
b. The learning environment is structured to direct students’ attention to the trainer and multimedia equipment at the front of the room.
c. Classroom climate is cold and brightly lit to keep students awake and paying attention.
d. The learning environment is sufficiently comfortable and arranged to encourage participation and interaction.
d. The learning environment is sufficiently comfortable and arranged to encourage participation and interaction.
How do OSHA and ATOs ensure compliance with all OSHA Outreach Training Program requirements and procedures?
a. They rely on feedback or complaints from students taking the training.
b. They conduct monitoring visits and record audits of classes and/or trainers.
c. They review the OTPR when it is submitted for card requests.
d. They require authorized trainers to take a refresher course every four years.
b. They conduct monitoring visits and record audits of classes and/or trainers.
What is the value of developing a training plan?
a. Allows the trainer to prepare for and deliver a thorough and effective class
b. Provides trainer with the ability to add topics the day of class as time permits
c. Ensures all students receive course completion documents
d. There is no value of you have already developed a topic outline
a. Allows the trainer to prepare for and deliver a thorough and effective class
What is the minimum number of elective topics that must be presented in a 10-hour Outreach class?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. 2
Which of the following descriptions is permitted by OSHA Outreach Training Program advertising requirements?
a. “This training is endorsed by OSHA”
b. “Training is conducted by an OSHA Authorized trainer”
c. “OSHA-approved training”
d. “This training is conducted in cooperation with OSHA”
b. “Training is conducted by an OSHA Authorized trainer”
What is the minimum number of hours that must be spent on mandatory topics in a 30-hour Outreach class?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 16
c. 12
At a minimum, what are OSHA Authorized Outreach trainers required to provide each student in an OSHA Outreach class?
a. A fact sheet on each topic
b. A list of reference materials
c. A URL link to the OSHA publications web page
d. OSHA’s Compliance Guide for Small Businesses
a. A fact sheet on each topic
28. The Introduction to OSHA topic is required to be covered in every OSHA Outreach Training Program class. Which of the following provides the best description of information covered by the topic?
a. Details of current OSHA standards and industry consensus standards
b. Employer responsibilities, workers’ rights/responsibilities, ways to report workplace hazards
c. Department of Labor requirements for wages/benefits and injury/illness statistics
d. OSHA’s rulemaking process and enforcement programs
b. Employer responsibilities, workers’ rights/responsibilities, ways to report workplace hazards
Which of the following instructional scenarios is an example of “participant-to-participant” learning exchange?
a. Students listen to trainer lecture on safety topic
b. The trainer demonstrates proper use of safety equipment
c. Students read to themselves about unsafe conditions in a work environment
d. Student groups review case studies amongst themselves and discuss solutions to safety issues
d. Student groups review case studies amongst themselves and discuss solutions to safety issues
Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of adult learners?
a. Adults are passive learners who prefer to receive one-way instruction from the trainer
b. Adults must be motivated by the trainer and learn best when they listen to lectures from an expert in the field of study
c. Adults are self-motivated and learn best when they are actively engaged and sharing personal experiences with each other
d. Adults learn best when given technical knowledge that may be applicable to them later in their lives
c. Adults are self-motivated and learn best when they are actively engaged and sharing personal experiences with each other
Which of the following instructional scenarios is an example of “participant-to-facilitator” learning exchange?
a. The trainer uses closed-ended questions, such as: “Do you have a safety management plan for your worksite?”
b. Students share their experiences with the full class about how they handled certain situations involving safety issues.
c. Student groups discuss among themselves how to best mitigate a safety hazard that is common to a worksite.
d. The trainer shares with the class the safety-related experience he/she has encountered during his/her professional career.
b. Students share their experiences with the full class about how they handled certain situations involving safety issues.
Which of the following actions is sensitive to students with literacy difficulties?
a. The trainer calls on students to read aloud to the class
b. The trainer writes key points on the board
c. The trainer asks aloud if everyone understands what they read
d. The trainer uses visual aids to illustrate key points
d. The trainer uses visual aids to illustrate key points
Which of the following portions of the “required” topics section of the OTPR meets all of the requirements for the mandatory topics in a 10-hour General Industry Outreach course?
a.
REQUIRED
_1.0_ Introduction to OSHA
_1.0_ Walking and Working Surfaces
_1.0_ Exit Routes, EAP, FPP
_1.0_ Electrical
_1.0_ Personal Protective Equipment
_1.0_ Hazard Communication
b.
REQUIRED
_1.0_ Introduction to OSHA
_1.0_ Walking and Working Surfaces
_1.0_ Exit Routes, EAP, FPP
_1.0_ Electrical
_1.0_ Personal Protective Equipment
_____ Hazard Communication
c.
REQUIRED
_2.0_ Introduction to OSHA
_2.0_ Walking and Working Surfaces
_0.5_ Exit Routes, EAP, FPP
_2.0_ Electrical
_1.0_ Personal Protective Equipment
_0.5_ Hazard Communication
d.
REQUIRED
_2.0_ Introduction to OSHA
_1.0_ Walking and Working Surfaces
_0.75 Exit Routes, EAP, FPP
_1.0_ Electrical
_1.0_ Personal Protective Equipment
_0.75 Hazard Communication
A.
_1.0_ Introduction to OSHA
_1.0_ Walking and Working Surfaces
_1.0_ Exit Routes, EAP, FPP
_1.0_ Electrical
_1.0_ Personal Protective Equipment
_1.0_ Hazard Communication
Which of the following sets of instructional strategies include examples that encourage students to participate and be actively engaged in class?
a. Reading handouts, students role-playing, and brainstorming
b. Listening to guest speaker, using ice-breakers, and developing risk maps
c. Using hands-on activities, playing games, and facilitating discussions
d. Answering written questions, instructor role-playing, and watching videos
c. Using hands-on activities, playing games, and facilitating discussions
Handouts, slide presentations, and flip charts are examples of visual aids that should be used _____.
a. as the primary means of engaging students in the learning process
b. to facilitate and enhance the students’ learning experiences
c. as the main teaching technique and can substitute for teaching
d. to convey details of important learning concepts or processes
b. to facilitate and enhance the students’ learning experiences
What is the value of a trainer incorporating personal occupational safety and health expertise into the training development and delivery plan?
a. It helps fulfill the mandatory time requirements
b. It demonstrates the instructor’s expertise to students
c. It creates a more enjoyable classroom environment
d. It is a beneficial adult learning technique that demonstrates relevance to students
d. It is a beneficial adult learning technique that demonstrates relevance to students
Which of the following portions of the “elective” topics section of the OTPR meets all of the requirements for a 10-hour General Industry Outreach course?
a.
ELECTIVE
_0.25 Hazardous Materials
_0.5_ Materials Handling
_1.0_ Machine Guarding
_____ Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
_____ Bloodborne Pathogens
_0.5_ Ergonomics
_____ Safety and Health Programs
_0.25 Fall Protection
b.
ELECTIVE
_____ Hazardous Materials
_____ Materials Handling
_____ Machine Guarding
_4.0_ Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
_____ Bloodborne Pathogens
_____ Ergonomics
_____ Safety and Health Programs
_____ Fall Protection
c.
ELECTIVE
_0.3_ Hazardous Materials
_0.3_ Materials Handling
_0.3_ Machine Guarding
_0.3_ Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
_0.3_ Bloodborne Pathogens
_0.3_ Ergonomics
_0.3_ Safety and Health Programs
_0.3_ Fall Protection
d.
ELECTIVE
_0.5_ Hazardous Materials
_0.5_ Materials Handling
_0.5_ Machine Guarding
_0.5_ Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
_____ Bloodborne Pathogens
_____ Ergonomics
_____ Safety and Health Programs
_0.5_ Fall Protection
d.
ELECTIVE
_0.5_ Hazardous Materials
_0.5_ Materials Handling
_0.5_ Machine Guarding
_0.5_ Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
_____ Bloodborne Pathogens
_____ Ergonomics
_____ Safety and Health Programs
_0.5_ Fall Protection