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OSHA 10 General Industry Practice Test 2026

The OSHA 10-hour General Industry course is a voluntary awareness course in OSHA's Outreach Training Program for general industry workers. An OSHA-authorized trainer or online provider teaches it and issues your Department of Labor (DOL) completion card. OSHA does not publish an exam bank, so this independent practice covers the required and elective topics set by OSHA.

  • Workplace safety
  • United States
  • 75 questions
  • Checked
  • Edited by A. Singh
  • Fact-checked October 23, 2026

Quick answer

Pass mark: No public OSHA exam bank. The authorized trainer or online provider runs the course and issues the DOL card. It is run by the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Outreach Training Program (courses and cards through authorized trainers and online providers). Practise here for free with 75 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 22, 2026.

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  1. Question 1 of 25

    Is the OSHA 10-hour General Industry course a certification?
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    Answer: D. No, no Outreach course is a certification

    OSHA states that none of the Outreach Training Program courses is a certification, and the program does not meet the training rules of any OSHA standard.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many hours of the 10-hour General Industry course are set aside for required topics?
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    Answer: D. 6 hours

    The General Industry Procedures list six required topics of 1 hour each, which adds up to 6 required hours.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    Which of these is a required topic in the 10-hour General Industry course?
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    Answer: D. Exit routes, emergency plans, fire prevention and fire protection

    Exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans and fire protection is one of the six required 1-hour topics. Trenching and steel erection are construction topics.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Which of these is an elective topic, not a required topic, in the 10-hour General Industry course?
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    Answer: D. Lockout/Tagout

    Lockout/Tagout is on the elective list, while Electrical, Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment are each required 1-hour topics.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What is the minimum the trainer must cover for elective topics in the 10-hour General Industry course?
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    Answer: B. At least two elective topics, each lasting at least 30 minutes

    The procedures require at least 2 elective hours, with at least two elective topics that each last at least 30 minutes.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    What is the most student contact time an Outreach class may have in one calendar day?
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    Answer: D. 7.5 hours

    The program requirements limit training to 7.5 student contact hours per calendar day, so a 10-hour class needs at least two days.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Which of these is a right that OSHA lists for workers?
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    Answer: B. To see the results of tests done to find hazards in the workplace

    OSHA's workers' rights page says workers can see the results of tests that are done to find hazards in the workplace.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    May a worker review the employer's records of work-related injuries and illnesses?
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    Answer: C. Yes, workers have a right to review those records

    OSHA lists the right to review records of work-related injuries and illnesses as one of the basic rights of workers.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    A worker thinks a serious hazard at work is being ignored. What can the worker do?
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    Answer: A. File a confidential complaint with OSHA and ask for an inspection

    Workers may file a confidential safety and health complaint with OSHA and ask OSHA to inspect the workplace.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    A worker is formally admitted to a hospital as an in-patient because of a work injury. How soon must the employer report it to OSHA?
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    Answer: A. Within 24 hours

    Employers must report an in-patient hospitalization, an amputation or the loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Which is one way an employer can report a severe work injury to OSHA?
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    Answer: A. Use OSHA's online Serious Event Reporting form

    OSHA accepts severe injury reports by phone to the nearest office, through the 24-hour hotline, or with the online Serious Event Reporting form.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Is it legal for an employer to punish a worker for using OSHA rights?
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    Answer: A. No, retaliation for using these rights is against the law

    OSHA says employers cannot legally retaliate against workers who use their rights. A whistleblower complaint must be filed within 30 days of the retaliation.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    In general industry, at what height does OSHA's general fall protection rule start to apply?
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    Answer: B. 4 feet

    Under 1910.28, workers on a walking-working surface 4 feet or more above a lower level must be protected from falling.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    A guardrail's top rail is 36 inches above the floor. Does it meet 1910.29?
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    Answer: C. No, the top rail must be 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches

    1910.29 requires the top rail to be 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the surface. The lowest allowed height is therefore 39 inches.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What force must a guardrail midrail be able to withstand?
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    Answer: A. At least 150 pounds

    1910.29 says midrails and other intermediate members must withstand at least 150 pounds applied downward or outward at any point.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the largest opening allowed between intermediate vertical members of a guardrail?
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    Answer: B. 19 inches

    Under 1910.29, intermediate vertical members may be no more than 19 inches apart, so a person cannot slip through.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Which conditions must walking-working surfaces be kept free of?
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    Answer: B. Spills, snow, ice and loose boards

    1910.22 says surfaces must be free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow and ice.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    A work area uses a wet process. What must the employer do?
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    Answer: D. Keep drainage working and give dry places to stand, such as mats or platforms

    1910.22 requires drainage where wet processes are used, plus dry standing places such as platforms, mats or false floors.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    A damaged section of floor cannot be repaired right away. What must happen until it is fixed?
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    Answer: C. The hazard must be guarded so no one is hurt

    1910.22 requires hazards to be fixed before the surface is used again, or guarded until the repair is made if it cannot be done right away.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    When must a ladder be inspected for visible defects?
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    Answer: C. Before its first use in each work shift

    1910.23 says ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more often if needed, to find visible defects.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    When you work out a ladder's maximum intended load, what must you count?
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    Answer: D. The worker plus all tools, equipment and materials being carried

    1910.23 says ladders must not be loaded beyond their maximum intended load, which includes the worker and everything carried.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    On a portable ladder, how far apart are rungs and steps generally spaced?
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    Answer: D. 10 to 14 inches

    1910.23 says portable ladder rungs, steps and cleats are generally spaced 10 to 14 inches apart, measured centerline to centerline.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    A flight of stairs has 3 treads and 4 risers. What does 1910.28 require?
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    Answer: B. Stair rail systems and handrails based on the width of the stairs

    Under 1910.28, flights with at least 3 treads and 4 risers need stair rail systems and handrails, depending on the stair width.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    You must climb a fixed or portable ladder. Which rule applies while climbing?
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    Answer: C. Face the ladder and keep at least one hand on it

    1910.23 says workers face the ladder when climbing up or down and keep at least one hand on the ladder.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    How many exit routes must a workplace normally have?
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    Answer: D. At least two, placed as far apart as practical

    1910.36 requires at least two exit routes placed as far from each other as practical, unless one route lets everyone leave safely.

What to know before the test

  • The Outreach Training Program is voluntary and none of its courses is a certification. Some states, cities or employers require the card as a condition of employment.
  • The trainer or online provider issues the DOL card, not OSHA. Trainers have 90 days after the course to issue cards, and a card cannot be issued for a course finished more than 5 years ago.
  • The 10-hour General Industry course has 6 required hours: 1 hour each on Introduction to OSHA, walking and working surfaces, exit routes and fire protection, electrical, PPE and hazard communication.
  • The course also has 2 elective hours (at least two topics of 30 minutes or more, such as lockout/tagout or machine guarding) and 2 optional hours.
  • Outreach training is limited to 7.5 student contact hours per day, so a 10-hour class takes at least two days.
  • In general industry, workers on a walking-working surface 4 feet or more above a lower level must be protected from falls.
  • Employers must report a work-related death within 8 hours, and an in-patient hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official OSHA 10 General Industry exam I can study from?

No. OSHA does not publish an exam bank. Authorized trainers and online providers deliver the course, check that you completed it, and issue the DOL card.

What is the difference between OSHA 10 General Industry and OSHA 10 Construction?

They are separate courses with different topics. General Industry covers rules in 29 CFR 1910, such as walking-working surfaces, exit routes, electrical, PPE and hazard communication. Construction covers the Focus Four hazards under 29 CFR 1926.

Is the OSHA 10 card required by law?

Federal OSHA does not require it, because the program is voluntary. Some states, cities and employers require it as a condition of employment.

How long does the OSHA 10 General Industry course take?

At least 10 hours of instruction. Because classes are limited to 7.5 contact hours per day, the course takes at least two days.

Who issues the OSHA 10 General Industry card, and can I replace it?

The authorized trainer or online provider who ran your course issues the DOL card within 90 days. Ask them for a replacement. A card cannot be issued or replaced for a course finished more than 5 years ago.

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