OSHA General Industry Practice Test
Reviewed by Gary B. Xavier, HVACR Instructor & Author, EPA 608 Universal ·
Free questions on the required OSHA General Industry topics and common electives. Every answer quotes 29 CFR 1910.
Adaptive Practice Test
15–20 Questions Drawn From 157
Every attempt is a new test: questions are drawn at random and the answer order is shuffled. Score 80% or more and your next test moves up a level; score under 50% and it eases back. Your level is saved only in this browser.
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OSHA General Industry Full Mock Exam
How This Practice Test Works
- Each attempt draws 15–20 questions at random from our pool of 157 and shuffles the answer order. Score 80% or more and the next test moves up a difficulty level; under 50% and it eases back.
- After every answer you see an explanation and the OSHA reference behind it.
- We use 70% as a practice target. OSHA sets no national pass mark for Outreach quizzes. Aim for 80% or better here.
- There is no sign-up. Your level is saved only in this browser.
These are original questions written by our editorial team from the published OSHA. They are not real exam questions. Questions follow 29 CFR 1910 text, not any Outreach provider quiz.
What the Question Pool Covers
Every question cites the rule behind its answer. Counting those references shows where the pool puts its weight:
| Reference | Questions |
|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(c) | 5 |
| 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9) | 2 |
| 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1) | 2 |
| 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) | 2 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B) | 2 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(a)(1) | 2 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(b) | 2 |
| 29 CFR 1910.151(b) | 2 |
| 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.22(c) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(11) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(4) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(9) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(5) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.29(k)(1)(ii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.140(d)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.140(d)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.29(e)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.34(c) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.38(b) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(4) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(4) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(a)(1)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(3)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(iv) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(9) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(5)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(A) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ii)(A) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(A) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.147(b) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.212(b) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(ii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) Table S-1 | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(vi) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(iii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iv) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(9) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(10) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200Appendix D | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200Appendix C | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(a) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(b) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(e) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(v) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(h)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(i)(A) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(i)(B) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.135(a)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.136(a) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.151(c) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.95 Table G-16 | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(10)(i) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(1) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.39(b) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.36(a)(3) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(h)(5) | 1 |
| 29 CFR 1910.132(h)(4) | 1 |
Sample Questions With Worked Answers
A few questions from the pool with the answer and explanation, so you can see the style before you start.
Under 1910.22, workplaces must be kept:
Answer: Clean, orderly and sanitary. Source text: “kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)
Walking-working surfaces must be inspected:
Answer: Regularly and as necessary, and maintained in safe condition. Source text: “inspected, regularly and as necessary…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1)
Hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces must be corrected or repaired:
Answer: Before employees use the surface again. Source text: “before an employee uses the walking-working surface again…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2)
Each walking-working surface must support:
Answer: The maximum intended load for that surface. Source text: “maximum intended load for that surface…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1)
The employer must provide safe means of access and egress to and from:
Answer: Walking-working surfaces. Source text: “safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.22(c)
How Difficulty Is Spread Across the Pool
Each question is tagged Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced, and each new test favors questions close to your current level that you have not seen yet in this browser. This is how the 157 OSHA General Industry questions divide:
| Level | Questions | Share of Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 11 | 7% |
| Intermediate | 125 | 80% |
| Advanced | 21 | 13% |
Because unseen questions come first, repeated attempts work through the pool rather than repeating the same items. Note the reference on every miss and reread that section before your next attempt.
Study Before You Test
- OSHA 30 General Industry Study Guide: Hours, Topics, Card Rules and 29 CFR 1910
- OSHA General Industry Full Mock Exam
- OSHA 30 Construction Study Guide