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DHA Employee Safety Course: federal employee OSHA rights and responsibilities (29 CFR 1960, OSH Act section 19), hazard reporting and response times, reprisal protection, the supervisor's role, and the DoD Safety and Occupational Health Program (DoDI 6055.01).
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01Which section of the OSH Act makes each federal agency head responsible for a safety and health program?
Section 19 of the Act, codified at 29 U.S.C. 668. It makes the head of each federal agency responsible for an effective and comprehensive occupational safety and health program.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It shall be the responsibility of the head of each Federal agency (not including the United States Postal Service) to establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive occupational safety and health program”
— 29 U.S.C. 668, Programs of Federal agencies (OSH Act section 19) ↗02Which federal agency is not covered by the OSH Act section 19 requirement for agency safety programs?
The United States Postal Service.
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“head of each Federal agency (not including the United States Postal Service)”
— 29 U.S.C. 668, Programs of Federal agencies (OSH Act section 19) ↗03What is the title of 29 CFR Part 1960?
Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs and Related Matters.
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“BASIC PROGRAM ELEMENTS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS AND RELATED MATTERS”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗04Which laws and orders does DoDI 6055.01 implement?
Section 668 of Title 29 U.S.C. (OSH Act section 19), Executive Order 12196, 29 CFR Part 1960, and section 7902 of Title 5 U.S.C.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Implement the provisions of section 668 of Title 29, United States Code (U.S.C.); Executive Order 12196; part 1960 of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); and section 7902 of Title 5, U.S.C.”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 1 ↗05What is the subject of DoDI 6055.01?
The DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“SUBJECT: DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 1 ↗06What is the first policy of DoD under DoDI 6055.01?
To protect DoD personnel from accidental death, injury, or occupational illness.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It is DoD policy to: a. Protect DoD personnel from accidental death, injury, or occupational illness”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 2 ↗07Under DoDI 6055.01, what does DoD apply to eliminate occupational injury or illness and loss of mission capability, both on and off duty?
Risk management strategies.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Apply risk management strategies to eliminate occupational injury or illness and loss of mission capability and resources both on and off duty”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 2 ↗08Does DoDI 6055.01 apply to off-duty military personnel?
Yes, except for OSHA standards.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Apply this instruction to off-duty military personnel, except for OSHA standards”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 2 ↗09Who counts as an "employee" under 29 CFR 1960?
Any person, other than members of the Armed Forces, employed or otherwise permitted or required to work by an agency.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The term employee as used in this part means any person, other than members of the Armed Forces, employed or otherwise suffered, permitted, or required to work by an agency”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗10What is the Designated Agency Safety and Health Official (DASHO)?
The person responsible for managing the agency's safety and health program, designated by the agency head.
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“and is so designated or appointed by the head of the agency”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗11What rank should the Designated Agency Safety and Health Official hold?
Assistant Secretary, or equivalent rank or degree of responsibility.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“This Designated Agency Safety and Health Official should be of the rank of Assistant Secretary, or of equivalent rank, or equivalent degree of responsibility”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗12Are military operations such as field maneuvers and military flight operations covered by the federal employee OSHA program (EO 12196 / 29 CFR 1960)?
No. Uniquely military equipment, systems, and operations, such as field maneuvers, naval operations and military flight operations, are excluded.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The term uniquely military equipment, systems, and operations excludes from the scope of the order”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗13What kind of workplace must the head of each agency furnish to each employee?
Employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The head of each agency shall furnish to each employee employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗14Which standards must a federal agency head comply with?
The OSHA standards applicable to the agency (standards issued under section 6 of the Act, or approved alternate standards).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Each agency head shall comply with all occupational safety and health standards issued under section 6 of the Act, or with alternate standards issued pursuant to this subpart”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗15Who must acquire and maintain personal protective equipment for federal employees, and require its use?
The agency. The head of each agency must acquire, maintain and require the use of approved PPE and safety equipment.
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“The head of each agency shall acquire, maintain, and require the use of approved personal protective equipment, approved safety equipment, and other devices necessary to protect employees”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗16What is a supervisor's safety responsibility under 29 CFR 1960.9?
To the extent of their authority, give employees a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, and follow the agency's safety standards, rules and orders.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“They shall also comply with the occupational safety and health standards applicable to their agency and with all rules, regulations, and orders issued by the head of the agency”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗17According to DoDI 6055.01, how must supervisors treat subordinates regarding safe work practices?
Recognize them for contributing to safe and healthful work practices, and hold them accountable when they do not comply.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Commanders, managers, and supervisors will recognize subordinates for their contribution to safe and healthful work practices, and must hold subordinates accountable when they do not comply”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 14 ↗18Who gets a copy of the agency's written occupational safety and health program for the establishment?
Each supervisor, each safety and health committee member, and employee representatives.
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“A copy of the agency's written occupational safety and health program applicable to the establishment shall be made available to each supervisor, each occupational safety and health committee member, and to employee representatives”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗19What must each federal employee comply with under 29 CFR 1960.10?
The standards, rules, regulations and orders issued by the agency under section 19 of the Act, EO 12196 and Part 1960 that apply to the employee's own actions and conduct.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Each employee shall comply with the standards, rules, regulations, and orders issued by his/her agency in accordance with section 19 of the Act, Executive Order 12196, and this part which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗20What must employees do with the safety equipment and PPE the agency provides?
Use it. Employees must use the safety equipment, personal protective equipment, devices and procedures the agency provides or directs.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Employees shall use safety equipment, personal protective equipment, and other devices and procedures provided or directed by the agency and necessary for their protection”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗21Do employees have the right to report unsafe or unhealthful working conditions?
Yes. Employees have the right to report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions to appropriate officials.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Employees shall have the right to report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions to appropriate officials”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗22Are employees given official time for safety and health program activities?
Yes. Employees are authorized official time to take part in the activities of the agency safety and health program.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Employees shall be authorized official time to participate in the activities provided for in section 19 of the Act”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗23According to DoDI 6055.01, what safe practices must all DoD personnel follow?
Comply with workplace SOH standards; use equipment, tools and PPE properly; comply with medical surveillance requirements; and promptly report unsafe conditions or work practices to management.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“all DoD personnel must follow safe practices including, but not limited to, compliance with workplace SOH standards; proper use of equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE); compliance with medical surveillance program requirements; and prompt reporting to management any unsafe conditions”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 14 ↗24What must DoD tell all personnel about reporting hazards?
That they have the right and the obligation to report hazardous situations to DoD officials and to OSHA, and to request a hazard evaluation from NIOSH.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Inform all DoD personnel of their right and obligation to report hazardous situations to appropriate DoD officials and to OSHA, and to request a hazard evaluation from NIOSH”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 21 ↗25What must the safety training for every federal employee emphasize?
The agency safety and health program, with emphasis on the employee's rights and responsibilities, plus specialized job safety training for the work performed.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“including specialized job safety and health training appropriate to the work performed by the employee”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗26Can employees get copies of the OSH Act, EO 12196 and the agency safety program?
Yes. They must be made available to employees or their representatives on request.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Copies of the Act, Executive Order 12196, program elements published in this part, details of the agency's occupational safety and health program, and applicable safety and health standards shall be made available upon request to employees or employee representatives for review”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗27What must the agency safety poster tell employees, beyond the core text from the Department of Labor?
How the agency responds to employee hazard reports and to reprisal allegations, where to find the agency safety program and standards, and information about safety and health committees.
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“Relevant information about any agency safety and health committees”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗28May the agency safety and health poster be covered by other material?
No. The posters and additions must not be altered, defaced or covered.
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“Such posters and additions shall not be altered, defaced, or covered by other material”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗29Is a report of an unsafe or unhealthful working condition a grievance?
No. The report informs the agency of an existing or potential hazard; it is not a grievance.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The purpose of employee reports is to inform agencies of the existence of, or potential for, unsafe or unhealthful working conditions. A report under this part is not a grievance”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗30According to DoDI 6055.01, what is the primary method for early hazard identification?
Personnel reporting hazards to their supervisors.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Establish procedures for personnel reporting to supervisors as the primary method for early hazard identification”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 21 ↗31Must an employee wait for the result of an oral hazard report before filing a written report?
No. A supervisor may fix the problem right away after an oral report, but the employee does not have to wait for that before filing a written report.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Nor should an employee be required to await the outcome of such an oral report before filing a written report”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗32What must a written report of an unsafe condition contain?
The grounds for the report and the name of the employee or employee representative making it.
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“Any such report shall set forth the grounds for the report and shall contain the name of the employee or representative of employees”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗33Can an employee who reports a hazard ask that their name be kept confidential?
Yes. On request, no one may disclose the reporter's name (or the names of employees in the report) except to authorized representatives of the Secretary of Labor.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Protect the identity of the person making a report if that person does not want his or her name revealed”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 21 ↗34How should an employee report an imminent danger situation?
By the most expeditious (fastest) means available.
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“In the case of imminent danger situations, employees shall make reports by the most expeditious means available”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗35How quickly must the agency inspect after an employee reports an imminent danger condition?
Within 24 hours (DoDI 6055.01: investigate within 1 workday).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Investigate hazard reports within 1 workday for imminent danger situations”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 21 ↗36How quickly must the agency inspect after a report of a potentially serious condition?
Within three working days.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“3 workdays for potentially serious situations”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 21 ↗37How quickly must the agency inspect after a report of an other-than-serious condition?
Within 20 working days.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“20 workdays for lesser conditions”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 21 ↗38What must supervisors do in an imminent danger situation under DoDI 6055.01?
Stop work immediately and withdraw exposed personnel until the imminent danger is corrected.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Stop work and withdraw exposed personnel until risks are reduced below imminent danger”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 23 ↗39If the official decides not to inspect after your hazard report, how soon must you be told in writing?
Within 15 days.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An employee submitting a report of unsafe or unhealthful conditions shall be notified in writing within 15 days if the official receiving the report determines there are not reasonable grounds”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗40When must the inspection report be made available to the employee who reported the hazard?
Within 15 days after the inspection for safety violations, or 30 days for health violations.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“shall be made available to the employee making the report within 15 days after completion of the inspection, for safety violations or within 30 days for health violations”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗41What information should a hazard report log contain at a minimum?
Date, time, file number, location, brief description of the condition, classification (imminent danger, serious or other), and date and nature of action taken.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“date, time, code/reference/file number, location of condition, brief description of the condition, classification (imminent danger, serious or other), and date and nature of action taken”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗42Can a federal employee report a hazard directly to the Secretary of Labor?
Yes. Agency procedures are encouraged as the fastest route to abatement, but reports may go directly to the Secretary.
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“The Secretary of Labor (the Secretary)”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗43Can an employee be punished for filing a report of an unsafe working condition?
No. No employee may be subject to restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination or reprisal for filing a hazard report or other participation in agency safety and health program activities.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“no employee is subject to restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination or reprisal for filing a report of an unsafe or unhealthful working condition, or other participation in agency occupational safety and health program activities”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗44When may a federal employee decline to perform an assigned task for safety reasons?
When they reasonably believe the task poses an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm and there is not enough time to fix it through normal hazard reporting.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“the right of an employee to decline to perform his or her assigned task because of a reasonable belief that, under the circumstances the task poses an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm coupled with a reasonable belief that there is insufficient time to seek effective redress through normal hazard reporting and abatement procedures”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗45What protections against reprisal does DoDI 6055.01 require for SOH program participation?
Anonymity on request, prompt and impartial investigation of reprisal allegations, and administrative action when allegations are substantiated.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Individual anonymity, when requested. 2. Prompt, impartial investigation of allegations of reprisal. 3. Administrative actions when such allegations are substantiated”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 14 ↗46Which channel is appropriate for investigating reprisal allegations from military and civilian personnel?
Inspector general channels.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The use of inspector general channels to investigate allegations of reprisal is appropriate for military and civilian complaints”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 14 ↗47How does DoDI 6055.01 define a hazard?
Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness or death to personnel, damage to or loss of equipment or property, or mission degradation.
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“Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death to personnel or damage to or loss of equipment or property, mission degradation”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 40 ↗48How often must all areas of each federal workplace, including offices, be inspected?
At least annually, and more often where risk is higher.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“More frequent inspections shall be conducted in all workplaces where there is an increased risk of accident, injury, or illness”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗49If an inspector finds a danger that could cause death or serious harm immediately, what must the official in charge do?
Start immediate abatement and withdraw employees not needed for the abatement.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“shall undertake immediate abatement and the withdrawal of employees who are not necessary for abatement of the dangerous conditions”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗50When is an abatement plan required for an unsafe condition?
When the hazard cannot be abated within 30 calendar days.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“if in the judgment of the establishment official the abatement of an unsafe or unhealthful working condition will not be possible within 30 calendar days”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗51What must an abatement plan contain?
The reason for the delay, a proposed timetable for abatement, and the interim steps protecting employees.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Such plan shall contain an explanation of the circumstances of the delay in abatement, a proposed timetable for the abatement, and a summary of steps being taken in the interim to protect employees”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗52Which accidents must always be investigated under 29 CFR 1960.29?
Any accident resulting in a fatality or the hospitalization of three or more employees.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“each accident which results in a fatality or the hospitalization of three or more employees shall be investigated to determine the causal factors involved”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗53After a serious accident, what should happen to the evidence at the scene?
Leave it untouched until inspectors have an opportunity to examine it.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“evidence at the scene of an accident shall be left untouched until inspectors have an opportunity to examine it”
— 29 CFR Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee OSH Programs (eCFR, current 2026-09-29) ↗54When should a job hazard analysis be performed under DoDI 6055.01?
For existing, new, and changed operations.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Perform job hazard analyses for existing, new, and changed operations to identify hazards and safe work conditions, practices, and procedures”
— DoDI 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (14 Oct 2014, Change 3, 21 Apr 2021), p. 22 ↗Know questions we're missing?
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