Free OSHA 30 General Industry Practice Test Online

Official exam: OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Take a free OSHA 30 General Industry practice test online: a full 80-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 197-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 30-Hour General Industry: a 197-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 (89%) and OSH Act (5%) of this exam's citations.

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questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Elective topics (five or more of eleven)45%
Electrical9%
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection9%
Hazard Communication5%
Introduction to OSHA5%
Managing Safety and Health9%
Materials Handling9%
Personal Protective Equipment5%
Walking and Working Surfaces, including Fall Protection5%

5 real sample questions

A worker climbs a portable ladder while carrying a large toolbox in both hands, using no handholds. What ladder safety rule does this violate?

A. Maintaining three points of contact and keeping hands free while climbing

B. A rule against using a ladder indoors

C. A rule limiting ladder use to two employees at a time

D. A rule requiring ladders to be painted a specific color

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Maintaining three points of contact and keeping hands free while climbing

B: No such indoor restriction exists.
C: This describes a headcount rule that is not the issue in this scenario.
D: Ladder color is not a safety requirement under this rule.

Source: 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9)

What is the minimum required clear working space depth in front of a 480-volt panel under "Condition C" per Table S-1 in 1910.303?

A. 4.0 feet

B. 3.0 feet

C. 3.5 feet

D. 6.0 feet

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 4.0 feet

B: 3.0 feet applies to Condition A or B at that voltage range, not Condition C.
C: 3.5 feet applies to Condition B at that voltage range, not Condition C.
D: 6.0 feet exceeds the Table S-1 requirement for this voltage/condition combination.

Source: 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)

What federal law established 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 Clean Air 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 standards.
C: Prohibits disability discrimination; unrelated to hazard regulation.
D: Regulates air emissions and is administered by the EPA, not OSHA.

Source: OSH Act of 1970

A warehouse has a hazard that is causing injuries, but no specific OSHA standard addresses it directly. Under what authority can OSHA still issue a citation?

A. The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)

B. A state-issued variance

C. The Hazard Communication Standard

D. An emergency temporary standard automatically

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)

B: A variance lets an employer use an alternate method to meet an existing standard; it does not create citation authority.
C: HazCom applies specifically to chemical hazard information, not hazards generally.
D: An emergency temporary standard requires a formal rulemaking finding; it is not automatic.

Source: OSH Act Section 5(a)(1)

How many standardized sections does an SDS follow under the current Hazard Communication Standard?

A. 16

B. 8

C. 4

D. 20

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 16

B: Fewer than the actual required 16-section format.
C: Far fewer than the actual required 16-section format.
D: More sections than the actual required 16-section format.

Source: 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free OSHA 30 General Industry practice test online?

Right here. CertQuestUSA's free OSHA 30 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 197-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 30-Hour General Industry practice test?

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

What topics does the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry test cover?

9 domains, with the heaviest weight on Elective topics (five or more of eleven) (45%), Electrical (9%), and Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection (9%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's OSHA 30-Hour General Industry questions come from?

Primarily 29 CFR (89%) and OSH Act (5%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free OSHA 30-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.