Double Jeopardy

Test your knowledge of OSHA safety standards by taking this short quiz. These are photos taken by OSHA inspectors where citations were issued—dangerous situations that also resulted in a fine. See if you can name the violation AND the corrective action required.

DOUBLE JEOPARDY ANSWER KEY

Photo 1

Violation: Lack of fall protection at height above 6 feet.

Standards violated: 1926.501(b)(1), 1926.701(b), 1926.451(g)(1), and 1926.451(e)(1).

Corrective action: Provide standard guardrail protection.

Photo 2

Violation: Lack of fall protection at height above 6 feet.

Standard violated: 1926.501(b)(1).

Corrective action: Provide guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.

Photo 3

Violation: Lack of fall protection.

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