Workplace safety committees in the US: no general federal OSHA requirement, the state rules of Oregon (OAR 437-001-0765) and Washington (WAC 296-800-130), Pennsylvania's certified safety committee and its premium reduction, members, meetings, minutes and worker participation. Free practice quiz with instant feedback; every explanation cites the state rule or the OSHA page it is based on. State rules change: check the current text with your state agency. Independent review material: not affiliated with or endorsed by OSHA or any state agency.
Question 1 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
A general federal OSHA standard requires every private employer to have a safety committee.
Question 2 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
In Oregon, how is a safety committee composed?
- Only managers and supervisors, chosen by the owner
- Equal numbers of employer and employee members
- Only employees, elected by their coworkers each year
- Any mix of people, as long as a manager is the chair
Question 3 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
An Oregon employer has 35 employees. What is the minimum size of its safety committee?
- 4 members
- 2 members
- 6 members
- 10 members
Question 4 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How often does an Oregon safety committee meet at a plant or warehouse (not mostly office work)?
- Once a year, before the annual workers' comp renewal
- Only after an accident that sends someone to hospital
- Every week, on the same day, for the whole site
- Monthly, except months with the quarterly inspection
Question 5 · Multiple choice · 90s · 1 pt
What training must Oregon safety committee members have? Choose the 2 correct answers.
- Accident and incident investigation
- Hazard identification
- A college degree in safety
- A state safety license
Question 6 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How long does an Oregon employer keep the written records of each safety committee meeting?
- Until the next meeting
- Thirty days
- Three years
- Ten years
Question 7 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
In Washington, when must an employer have a safety committee instead of safety meetings?
- With any number of employees in construction work
- With 11 or more employees on one shift at one location
- Only with more than 100 employees across the whole company
- Only after an inspection by the state finds a violation
Question 8 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
In Washington, employee-elected members must equal or outnumber employer-selected members.
Question 9 · Multiple choice · 90s · 1 pt
What must a Washington safety committee do at its meetings? Choose the 3 correct answers.
- Evaluate the accident investigations since the last meeting
- Document attendance
- Write down the subjects discussed
- Set the wages of the members
Question 10 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
In Pennsylvania, what does a workplace safety committee certified by the state bring the employer in its first year?
- A 5% cut in its workers' comp premium
- An exemption from all OSHA inspections for one year
- A refund of all premiums paid in the last three years
- A state tax credit of $5,000 per committee member
Question 11 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How often must a quorum of a Pennsylvania certified safety committee meet?
- At least once a year
- At least every quarter
- Only when the insurer asks
- At least monthly
Question 12 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Before applying for Pennsylvania certification, how long must the committee have been operating?
- One full week, with at least one meeting
- Two full years, with yearly minutes filed
- Six full, consecutive calendar months
- No minimum time, only a first meeting