Focus Four Hazards
Which four hazards make up OSHA's 'Focus Four,' the leading causes of construction fatalities?
- AFalls, electrocution, struck-by, and caught-in/betweenCorrect
- BChemicals, radiation, dust, and vibration
- CFire, flood, noise, and heat
- DSlips, trips, lifting, and repetitive motion
Why: The Focus Four are Falls, Electrocution, Struck-By, and Caught-In/Between. These four categories account for the majority of construction worker deaths, so OSHA outreach training emphasizes recognizing and controlling them.
Introduction to OSHA
Under the OSH Act of 1970, what is the primary purpose of OSHA?
- ATo set minimum wage rates for construction workers
- BTo provide workers' compensation insurance to injured employees
- CTo license contractors before they can bid on public projects
- DTo assure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standardsCorrect
Why: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created OSHA to assure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. Wages, licensing, and workers' compensation are handled by other agencies.