Senior Advanced Writer

Introduction to OSHA

Safety 3433 – assignment #1

OSH Act, Standards, and Inspections

August 25, 2015

Utilize the OSH Act to answer the following questions. Summarize in paragraph form. The paper should be no greater than five pages and no less than two – type written-arial 12pt. Summarize each question in your own words (do not copy word for word). This assignment is due at the start of class on September 1st.

1. Why was the OSH Act needed?

2. What is the purpose of the OSH Act?

3. Who does the Act cover, who is not covered, and are there special coverage provisions?

4. When did OSHA become effective?

5. What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

6. What responsibilities does NIOSH have?

7. How are standards adopted?

8. Explain emergency temporary standards and how you would appeal a standard.

9. Explain a variance, temporary variance, permanent variance, interim order, public petitions.

10. What are workplace inspections and how do they work?

11. Explain inspection priorities and include a discussion on imminent danger.