Misr International Technological University

Faculty of Industry and Energy Technology

Program: Information Technology
Year: 2nd t Year Semester (1) 2024
Exercise: Health, Safety and Risk Assessment in Workplace Sheet (2)
Subject: Chapter (2) Titled: Safety Engineering and OSHA Standards in Factories and institutions

Question (1. a): Answer the Following Questions

1. How did the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970 shape workplace
safety regulations in the U.S.?
2. What were the primary motivations for creating OSHA, and how has the agency
evolved since its inception?
3. What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and what are its
core responsibilities?
4. How does OSHA enforce workplace safety standards across various industries?
5. How does OSHA support employers and employees in creating safer work
environments?
6. What are OSHA’s procedures for conducting workplace inspections, and what triggers
an inspection?
7. Who is covered under the OSH Act, and what industries or workers are exempt?
8. How does OSHA address worker protection in industries with specific risks, such as
construction or healthcare?
9. What are OSHA’s standards, and how are they developed?
10. How do OSHA’s standards impact the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in
the workplace?

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 11. What are OSHA’s requirements for record keeping and reporting workplace injuries
and illnesses?
12. How does OSHA define a recordable incident, and what types of injuries or illnesses
must be recorded?
13. What are the responsibilities of workers under OSHA to help maintain a safe
workplace?
14. How does OSHA empower workers to report unsafe conditions, and what protections
do whistleblowers have?
15. What are the rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act to ensure a
safe workplace?
Question (1. b): Write the Appropriate Definition of The Following:
- Hazard
- Danger
- Injury
- Damage
- Safety
- Risk
- Safety Program
- Safety Polices
- Best Practice Initiative
- Safety Engineering
- OSHA standards
Question (2): Choose the Correct Answer:
1. What does OSHA stand for?
A) Occupational Safety and Health Agency
B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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C) Occupational Safety and Health Association
D) Office of Safety and Health Administration
2. Which of the following is a primary function of OSHA?
A) Develop new industrial technologies
B) Provide medical care to injured workers
C) Set and enforce workplace safety standards
D) Issue unemployment benefits
3. Which of the following groups is generally covered by the OSH Act?
A) Federal government workers
B) Self-employed individuals
C) Private sector employees
D) All of the above
4. How is OSHA standards primarily established?
A) By individual companies based on their needs
B) Through a formal rulemaking process involving public comment
C) Based on recommendations from industry leaders
D) By state governments
5. What is the primary purpose of OSHA’s record-keeping requirements?
A) To generate revenue for OSHA
B) To track employee hours worked
C) To monitor and analyze workplace injuries and illnesses
D) To provide health insurance information
6. Which of the following is considered a recordable incident under OSHA regulations?
A) Minor cuts that require only first aid
B) Work-related injuries that result in lost workdays
C) Employees taking sick leave for non-work-related issues
D) Injuries that do not require medical attention
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7. What is one responsibility of workers under OSHA regulations?
A) To ensure all equipment is up to code
B) To comply with safety standards and report hazards
C) To conduct safety inspections
D) To create workplace safety policies
8. Which of the following is an employer's responsibility under the OSH Act?
A) To provide personal protective equipment (PPE)
B) To allow workers to refuse work without justification
C) To ignore safety complaints from employees
D) To perform employee health evaluations
9. Which of the following federal laws is most closely associated with workplace safety?
A) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
B) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
D) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
10. Which federal agency is responsible for cybersecurity and protecting critical
infrastructure?
A) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
B) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Question (3): Put (√) or (×) and Correct the Wrong Sentences If Any
1. 1. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ( )
2. OSHA is responsible for setting workplace safety standards but does not enforce them.
( )
3. The OSH Act covers all federal government employees. ( )

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4. OSHA standards are developed through a formal rulemaking process that includes
public comment. ( )
5. Employers are not required to keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses under
OSHA regulations. ( )
6. A recordable incident under OSHA is any injury or illness that requires medical
treatment beyond first aid. ( )
7. Workers have no obligation to report unsafe conditions in the workplace. ( )
8. Employers have the right to deny employees access to safety data sheets (SDS) for
hazardous materials. ( )
9. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is primarily focused on workplace safety. ( )
10. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is responsible for workplace
safety regulations related to cybersecurity. ( )
Question (4): Complete the Following Sentences:
1. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was
established in the year _______.
2. OSHA's primary mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions by
setting and enforcing _______ standards.
3. The OSH Act generally covers _______ sector employees, including those in
manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.
4. OSHA standards are developed through a formal rulemaking process that
includes _______ from the public and industry stakeholders.
5. Employers are required to maintain records of workplace injuries and
illnesses using the OSHA _______ forms.
6. A recordable incident under OSHA is defined as any work-related injury or
illness that requires _______ treatment beyond first aid.

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7. Workers are responsible for complying with safety standards and _______
unsafe conditions to their employers.
8. Employers have the right to receive _______ about the health and safety
conditions in their workplace.
9. The OSH Act is one of several major federal laws that regulate workplace
safety, alongside laws like the _______ and the Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA).
10. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a federal
body focused on protecting the nation’s _______ infrastructure from cyber
threats.
Problem
1. OSHA Training Hours
Problem: An employer is required to provide 40 hours of safety training per year for each
employee. If the company has 10 employees, how many total hours of safety training must
be provided each year?
2. Incident Rate Calculation
Problem: A company had 4 recordable injuries in a year and has 200,000 hours worked by
all employees. What is the incident rate (IR) per 100 employees?
3. Cost of Safety Equipment
Problem: A company needs to purchase safety helmets costing $15 each. If they have 50
employees who all require helmets, what is the total cost?
4. Record Keeping Time
Problem: OSHA requires employers to maintain injury records for 5 years. If a company has
been in operation for 10 years, how many years of injury records do they need to keep on
file?

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5. Calculation of Lost Workdays
Problem: A worker is injured and misses 10 days of work. If the company has 50 employees,
what is the total number of lost workdays for the company due to this incident?
6. Employee Training Cost
Problem: A safety training program costs $1,200 and lasts 2 days. If the company has 5
employees participating, what is the cost per employee?
7. OSHA Fines Calculation
Problem: If a company is fined $5,000 for a serious violation and they decide to contest
the fine, which reduces it by 30%, what will be the new fine amount?
8. Average Daily Hours Worked
Problem: A company has a total of 520 hours worked in a week with 10 employees. What is
the average number of hours worked per employee per day (assuming a 5-day work week)?
9. First Aid Costs
Problem: A company spends $200 annually on first aid supplies. If they decide to increase
their spending by 25% to improve safety, how much will they spend in total after the
increase?
10. Emergency Drill Frequency
Problem (11): OSHA recommends conducting emergency drills once every 3 months. How
many drills should a company conduct in a year?
Problem: A manufacturing company has implemented OSHA safety standards and has
conducted the following activities over a year:
1. Training: The company trained 25 employees for safety compliance, spending $500
per employee on training costs.
2. Recordable Incidents: During the year, the company had 3 recordable incidents, with
each incident leading to an average of 15 lost workdays.
3. Reporting: The company is required to report injuries and illnesses to OSHA every
quarter.
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Questions:
• Calculate the total training costs for all employees.
• Calculate the total lost workdays due to recordable incidents.
• Determine how many injuries and illness reports the company needs to submit to
OSHA in a year.

With my Best Wishes for Success

Dr. Sabry Moussa Abdel Aziz

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