Free OSHA 10 General Industry Practice Test Online

Official exam: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Take a free OSHA 10 General Industry practice test online: a full 80-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 162-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process

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OSHA 10-Hour General Industry: a 162-question practice bank for the real OSHA Safety & Health standard, 2 full papers of 80 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily 29 CFR (83%) and OSH Act (6%) of this exam's citations.

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80

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162

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Electrical13%
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention and Protection13%
Elective topics (two or more of eleven)25%
Hazard Communication13%
Introduction to OSHA13%
Personal Protective Equipment13%
Walking and Working Surfaces13%

5 real sample questions

What federal law created OSHA and gave it authority to set and enforce workplace safety standards?

A. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

B. The Fair Labor Standards Act

C. The Americans with Disabilities Act

D. The Taft-Hartley Act

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

B: Sets minimum wage and overtime rules, not workplace safety.
C: Prohibits disability discrimination; unrelated to hazard regulation.
D: A labor-management relations law from 1947.

Source: OSH Act of 1970

What is OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) initiative?

A. A collaborative program where employers, workers, and OSHA work together to recognize worksites with strong safety and health programs and low injury rates

B. A mandatory federal certification every general industry employer must complete before opening

C. A program that replaces the need for a written safety and health program

D. A fine-reduction program available only to employers already cited for violations

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. A collaborative program where employers, workers, and OSHA work together to recognize worksites with strong safety and health programs and low injury rates

B: VPP is voluntary, not a mandatory certification requirement to operate.
C: VPP recognizes an existing strong program; it does not substitute for having one.
D: VPP is a recognition program for strong performers, not a penalty-reduction program tied to citations.

Source: OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (osha.gov/vpp)

What happens during the process of a worksite being considered for VPP recognition?

A. The employer applies and undergoes an onsite review by safety and health experts, with periodic re-evaluation to maintain status

B. OSHA grants recognition automatically to any employer with zero recordable injuries for one week

C. The worksite is exempted from all federal regulations permanently once accepted

D. Recognition is granted with no application or review process at all

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. The employer applies and undergoes an onsite review by safety and health experts, with periodic re-evaluation to maintain status

B: A single short window of zero injuries is not the basis for VPP acceptance; a demonstrated program and onsite review are.
C: VPP participants still remain subject to OSHA standards; they are not permanently exempt from federal regulation.
D: The process explicitly involves an application and expert onsite review, not automatic acceptance.

Source: OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (osha.gov/vpp)

What is the minimum ceiling height required along an exit route?

A. 7 feet 6 inches

B. 6 feet

C. 8 feet 6 inches

D. 5 feet

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 7 feet 6 inches

B: Too low to satisfy the minimum ceiling height requirement.
C: Higher than the actual required minimum.
D: Far too low for the required minimum.

Source: 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2)

What is the minimum width required at any point along an exit route?

A. 28 inches

B. 18 inches

C. 48 inches

D. 60 inches

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 28 inches

B: Narrower than the required minimum width.
C: Wider than the specific minimum stated in the standard, though wider is fine in practice.
D: Also wider than the specific minimum requirement.

Source: 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(1)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free OSHA 10 General Industry practice test online?

Right here. CertQuestUSA's free OSHA 10 General Industry practice test online is a full 80-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 162-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA OSHA 10-Hour General Industry practice test?

162 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 80 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry test cover?

7 domains, with the heaviest weight on Elective topics (two or more of eleven) (25%), Electrical (13%), and Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention and Protection (13%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's OSHA 10-Hour General Industry questions come from?

Primarily 29 CFR (83%) and OSH Act (6%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free OSHA 10-Hour General Industry practice test?

Yes -- one full 80-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.