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This free practice test has 15 multiple-choice questions on topics covered in OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour Outreach construction courses, including fall protection, ladders, scaffolds and worker rights. The answer key below ties each answer to the OSHA standard behind it. It is practice only: your course quizzes and final exam are set by your OSHA-authorized provider, and OSHA states that Outreach courses are not a certification.
Studying for the OSHA training doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you’re preparing for 10-Hour program for construction or 30-hour construction safety training, these sample questions will provide the insight and preparation you need to do well on your course quizzes and understand workplace safety regulations.
Why Take an OSHA Practice Test?
OSHA Outreach courses use quizzes to reinforce safety concepts, and your OSHA-authorized provider sets the quiz and final-exam rules. The practice questions vary by industry, like construction or general industry. This test provides sample OSHA questions with answers and explanations, focusing mainly on construction standards for a better understanding.
OSHA 10/30 Practice Test: 15 Questions With Answers
Practice Test Answer Key
Answers for the questions tied to a specific OSHA standard or BLS statistic, with the source for each.
| Q | Answer | Standard or source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSH Act of 1970 |
| 2 | Improving worker health and safety protection | OSH Act, 29 USC 651 |
| 3 | Enforcing wage payment laws | Wage payment laws are enforced by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, not OSHA |
| 4 | Report injuries to the employer | 29 CFR 1904.35 (employers may not retaliate against workers for reporting injuries) |
| 5 | Warnings to substantial monetary fines | OSHA penalties: in 2026 the maximum is $16,550 per serious violation and $165,514 per willful or repeat violation |
| 6 | All of the above | 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4), (b)(1) and (b)(8) |
| 7 | Falls | BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2024: 389 of 1,034 construction deaths |
| 8 | On roofs sloped more than 4 in 12, guardrails with toeboards, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems are acceptable fall protection | 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11) |
| 9 | All of the above | 29 CFR 1926.501 and 1926.502 |
| 11 | A competent person inspects ladders for visible defects periodically and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use. The standard sets no weekly or monthly interval. | 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15) |
| 12 | Scaffolds must be inspected before each work shift | 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3) |
| 14 | Place a cover that can hold twice the weight of workers and equipment. A hole is any opening 2 inches or more in its least dimension. | 29 CFR 1926.502(i)(2) and 1926.500(b) |
| 15 | Eliminate the hazard | Hierarchy of controls; OSH Act general duty |
What Should You Do After the Practice Test?
Taking OSHA practice tests like the one above is a great way to assess your workplace safety knowledge before your course quizzes and final exam. It helps pinpoint areas where you need improvement, so you are better prepared for the final assessment. The key to doing well on your course quizzes is understanding safety protocols, worker rights, and employer responsibilities. Make sure you review OSHA’s standards specific to your industry and always be proactive about workplace safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free OSHA 10 practice test?
Yes. The 15 questions on this page cover construction topics in the 10-hour and 30-hour Outreach courses, and each answer in the key cites the standard behind it.
Is the OSHA 10 a certification?
No. OSHA says none of the Outreach Training Program courses is a certification. Students receive a 10-hour or 30-hour course completion card, and the program does not meet the training requirements of specific OSHA standards.
What is the leading cause of death in construction?
Falls. BLS counted 389 fall, slip and trip deaths among 1,034 construction deaths in 2024, about 38%.
At what height is fall protection required in construction?
6 feet or more above a lower level (29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1)). General industry uses 4 feet (29 CFR 1910.28).
What are OSHA penalties for violations?
In 2026 the maximum is $16,550 per serious, other-than-serious or posting violation, and $165,514 per willful or repeat violation. Failure to abate is up to $16,550 per day.
Sources and Further Reading
- Outreach Training Program: not a certification (osha.gov)
- 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection (osha.gov)
- 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (osha.gov)
- 29 CFR 1926.451, Scaffold general requirements (osha.gov)
- 29 CFR 1926.502, Fall protection systems criteria (osha.gov)
- OSHA Penalties (2026) (osha.gov)
