OSHA awnsers starting at Intro part 1
Is using a face shield a safe option to use to protect your eyes when grinding?
Unsafe
What does the term lockout/tagout refer to?
A safety procedure that protects workers
Which government agency's primary focus is emergency preparedness?
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Choose the word that best completes this sentence. Identified __________ should be tracked until they are corrected
hazards
Which of the following is a major feature of safety and health programs?
worksite analysis
Which of the following is true about sharps disposal containers?
Must be located as CLOSE as feasible to the area where sharps will be used
What type of foot protection is being depicted? (weird looking brown shoe)
Metatarsal shoe
A faint tingling sensation can be felt when the body experiences a current of__________ milliamp(s)
1
When assessing a safety and health program's effectiveness it is important to check documentation of activity, interview _____at all levels, and review site _______ .
-Emplyees -conditions
A guardrail's top rail must be able to withstand at least _________ lbs. of force
200
If a fatality occurs in the workplace, within how many hours must it be reported to OSHA by the employer?
24
Which of the following components is included in an employer's fire prevention plan?
All answer choices are components of a fire prevention plan
Failure to use proper ergonomic practices can affect:
Almost every part of your body
When working on a suspended scaffold 10 feet or higher above the working surface, or in a bucket truck or aerial lift, what safety device should you wear?
Personal Fall Arrest System
What safety measures can employers use when workers are on a supported scaffold more than 10 feet above the working surface?
Personal Fall Arrest System or Guardrail
John ensures that his employees use the proper safety clothing.
Personal protective equipment
Which of the following should employers do to actively prevent workplace hazards?
Provide orientation training to all workers to make sure they understand potential hazards and prevention methods.
One of the main responsibilities employers have under OSHA is to:
Provide training required by OSHA standards
What provides better eye protection than regular glasses because they are stronger and more resistant to impact and heat?
Safety glasses
_______________ come in prescription and nonprescription versions.
Saftley glasses
A worker has submitted a complaint online that is non-serious in nature. How will OSHA most likely respond?
Contact the employer by phone, fax, or email
Josefina submitted a complaint online that is non-serious in nature. How will OSHA most likely respond?
Contact the employer by phone,Fax, or email
Which of the following are musculoskeletal disorders that could result from a failure to use proper ergonomic practices:
Cumulative trauma disorders
Which one of the following is true about employer responsibility in providing fall protection to workers?
Employees have the right to choose appropriate fall protection methods that suit them for the job
The correct personal protective equipment can help prevent falls. Who is responsible for paying for it?
Employer
Devices that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens hazard from the workplace
Engineering Controls
Read the following scenario to determine which hazard prevention or control method applies. Company XYZ designated a specific place to store materials that pose a fire hazard to ensure employee safety in the workplace.
Engineering Controls
It is critical to have a plan for any emergency that may occur. At work, one way you should prepare for an emergency is by:
Knowing your employer's Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
What type of glove is this? (doctor gloves)
Latex gloves
Which of the following is NOT a safety practice for working near power lines?
Locate underground lines before digging
You have the right to examine and copy exposure and _____ records.
Medical
o access a landing that is nine feet above the adjacent floor, a worker climbs an unsecured 10-foot ladder that has slip-resistant feet. Is a 10-foot ladder long enough to safely reach the landing?
No
What, in addition to safety glasses, can be used to provide additional protection to the area surrounding your eyes?
googles
Now let's check your hard hat knowledge. Drag and drop the 'Yes Hard Hat' or the 'No Hard Hat' to the images that follow to identify when a hard hat needs to be worn. Is a hard hat required for this car repair?
hard hat not required
What type of glove is this? (black and grey ones)
heat resistant gloves
This provides information regarding the hazards of the chemical in question, but its physical size limits the amount of information they contain. It is typically affixed to the container of the hazardous chemical.
label
Every day, Mary mops the warehouse floor to keep it clean and free from debris, while Joe and Sam repair broken equipment in a timely manner.
maintaining the facility and equipment
Betsy is caught in her car during an earthquake. What is the best thing for her to do?
none of the above
Damaged lungs are more sensitive to _______________ incurable diseases that can cause death.
respiratory
What type of footwear protects you from chemicals and provides extra traction on slippery floors?
rubber boots
Is placing a plug into a wall receptacle with your hand on the plug safe or unsafe?
safe
Is using goggles and a face shield a safe option to use to protect your eyes when grinding?
safe
What type of foot protection is being depicted? (wokr boots)
steel-toes shoes
A _______________ provides the user with clean air.
supplied-air respirator
Which factor increases the risk of injury if a person is shocked?
sweat
Examples of operations that present eye hazards are welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemicals or when exposed to flying particles). Is this true or false?
true
HIV and hepatitis B and C are incurable bloodborne pathogens.
true
To reduce hazards, flexible cords must connect to devices and fittings in ways that prevent tension at joints and terminal screws.
true
You should NOT wear gloves around powered rotating equipment.
true
The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment is spelled out in:
Section 11 (c) of the OSH Act
Padded cloth gloves can protect your hands from what hazards?
Sharp edges and rough surfaces
Which of the following actions would you NOT take if you were in a burning building?
Try to put the fire out with water near you.
An _______________ filters air to remove specific gases and vapors before they are inhaled by the user.
air-purifying respirator
is a potential injury from electric shock.
all of them
What type of glove is this? (looks like gloves used for washing dishes)
Vinyl or neoprene gloves
Which of the following would not be addressed in an EAP?
What to do if there is an influenza outbreak
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms carried by ________ that can cause disease in humans.
blood
What are the two primary functions of a portable fire extinguisher?
control small fires and to protect evacuation routes.
Is it safe or unsafe to plug cords with damaged insulation into an oxygen supply machine?
unsafe
When you notice a safety hazard, what should your first step be?
Inform your supervisor or manager
You have the right to be free from ________ in the workplace when exercising safety and health rights
Retaliation
What should you adjust to make your hard hat fit properly?
The suspension system
A worker has filed a complaint regarding a serious hazard that could result in a fatality or serious injury. How will OSHA most likely respond?
Conduct a worksite inspection
Which of the following is a resource outside the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues?
The OSHA website
Electricity can flow through tissues and fluids in the human body. Is this true or false?
true
Routinely inspect hard hats for dents, cracks or deterioration. Is this true or false?
true
Safety and health programs are mandatory for all general industry businesses.
true
Is it safe or unsafe to pull on a cord to remove a plug from wall receptacle?
unsafe
Is using a three prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe?
unsafe
In the event that you are exposed to infectious materials by being accidently stuck with a used needle, you should report it to your supervisor and seek medical attention. However, what is the one thing you should do first?
wash with soap and water
Which of the following are major features of safety and health programs?
worksite analysis, management commitment and employ involvement, hazard prevention and control, safety and health training
Ricardo twists his ankle at work but does not immediately realize that he is injured because his ankle is not sore or swollen, and therefore he does not report the injury to his employer. The next morning, Ricardo's ankle is sore and swollen, and he realizes he has the kind of injury he is required to report to his employer. He reports the injury to the employer that day. His employer disciplines Ricardo for failing to report his injury "immediately" as required by the employer's injury reporting rules. Did the employer misuse a disciplinary program against Ricardo for reporting an injury?
yes
Which of the following is a resource within the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues
all answers are correct
What electrical safety procedure is described below: If you are going to work on something electrical, you should first disconnect it completely from its electrical source. Then you have to make sure that the electricity cannot be reconnected by you or anyone else until it is safe again.
Lockout/Tagout
_______________ must select the appropriate PPE for the job.
Employers
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety and health programs?
Increased efficiency by bypassing safety standards
What type of footwear that protects your entire foot?
Metatarsal Boots
If your skin is moist or wet, will it act as a good or poor conductor?
Good Conductor
You have the right to participate in an OSHA
Inspection
Nerve damage and death are likely to occur if the body receives a current of_______milliamps.
1,000-4,300
Jason hangs sheetrock for a local contractor. His job requires him to hang the sheetrock overhead on ceilings. What type of ergonomic-related hazard is Jason likely to encounter?
Awkward Posture
If an individual receives_____________milliamps of current, a shock is felt but it is not painful, and that person may be injured from a fall due to involuntary movements
5
Depending on body mass, a person will lose control of his/her muscles in the range from ____________milliamps.
6 to 30
When assembling a Disaster Supply Kit for a hurricane which of the following items should you include?
All of the answers are essential for a Disaster Supply Kit
Joe is lifting boxes to load a trailer. To follow proper lifting procedures, Joe should:
Bend at the knees, keep his back straight and lift with his legs
Which is an effective lifting technique?
Bend at your knees as you lift the box
People can become part of a _______. When a person becomes part of an electrical______, that person can be shocked.
Circuit
What is the name of the device that senses the current flowing, tripping the circuit, and cutting off the electricity?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling
Guardrail
What are injuries or illnesses that affect your muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, ligaments, cartilage, and nervous system called?
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
Which of the following provides the same protection as safety glasses?
None of the above
Which of the following statements about hearing protection are true?
OSHA requires your employer to provide you with hearing protection when you are exposed to loud noises for an extended period of time
If potential hazards in the workplace cannot be identified and controlled, you should wear _______________ for protection.
PPE
What type of glove is this? (yellowish brown gloves)
Padded cloth gloves
Which of the following types of training should employers NOT provide to their workers?
Performance standards
Which of the following is a major feature of safety and health programs?
Worksite analysis
What type of footwear that has metal reinforcement to protect the bottom of your foot from penetration?
Reinforced Sole Boots
What type of foot protection is being depicted? (guy about to step on a nail)
Reinforced sole
While you are working at your desk, you smell fire. Within seconds, the fire alarm sounds. What should you do?
Remain calm and immediately exit the building.
What type of foot protection is being depicted? (spongebob's squeaky boots)
Rubber boots
You need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?
Special personal protective equipment is required.
What criteria must your employer-provided PPE meet?
That it fits you
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires that each container holding a hazardous chemical have a warning label that is easily seen. What information must the label contain?
The identity of the chemical along with the appropriate warnings for employee protection
Employee training is also a requirement of HAZCOM program. When hazardous chemicals are present, you must be trained:
You must be trained in both of these circumstances
You see an obvious fire hazard with electrical equipment in a part of the building in which you infrequently work. Which option is the best fire prevention practice?
You should report the hazard as soon as possible.
What properties does a conductor have
allows electrical current to flow
you have the right to know about the______chemicals in your workplace
hazardous
You are at the copy machine when the fire alarm sounds. Your laptop computer is nearby at your desk. You have been working on a huge project and you haven't backed up your work yet today. What should you do?
calmly and quickly leave the building.
OSHA expects employers to lockout/tagout ______controls while working on energized or deenergized equipment or circuits.
deactivated
A check list should be based on past ________
problems
Is using safety glasses and a face shield a safe option to use to protect your eyes when grinding?
safe
Is using safety goggles a safe option to use to protect your eyes when grinding?
safe
Portable fire extinguishers contain a limited amount of extinguishing agent and can be discharged in a matter of ______________.
seconds
Is using a damaged receptacle safe or unsafe?
unsafe
If you believe a violation of a safety or health standard, or an imminent danger situation, exists in your workplace, you may file a complaint with ______
OSHA
Emmanuel has had a sharps exposure at work and has reported the incident, his employer has offered him an immediate confidential medical evaluation and follow-up care. What can he expect from the exam?
Offered at no cost and at no time and place, Must be preformed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician, Leboratory tests must be conducted at no cose
For each image displayed, indicate whether it depicts good workplace maintenance or poor workplace maintenance. Drag the correct answer into the answer box to check your answer. Picture of clutter
Poor maintence
If you do have an exposure incident such as a needlestick at work, your employer is required to provide you with an immediate, confidential medical evaluation. There are certain requirements that this exam must meet. What is missing from the list? Occurs at a reasonable time and place Performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional Provided according to the recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Laboratory tests must be conducted by an accredited laboratory at no cost to you
Provided at no cost to you
You have a right to get from your employer on a variety of health and safety hazards, and standards that your employer must follow.
Training
Though employers are allowed to use appropriate disciplinary, incentive, or drug-testing programs, what are they not allowed to do?
Use these programs to discourage employees from exercising their right to report injuries and illnesses
On the image of the guy painting
click on the ladder
Which of the following statements is false?
employers are no longer required to ensure ensure that rope decent systems have components that are capable of staining a load of 5,000- pound minimum
An employer informs its employees that it will hold a substantial cash prize drawing for each work group at the end of each month in which all members of the work group comply with applicable safety rules, such as wearing required fall protection. Doug sustains a lost-time injury when he falls from a platform while not wearing required fall protection. Doug's employer cancelled the cash prize drawing for Doug's work group that month because Doug failed to wear required fall protection. The employer actively monitors its workforce for compliance with applicable work rules and cancels the cash prize drawings when it discovers work rule violations regardless of whether the employee who violated the work rule also reported an injury.
no
When the body receives a current of_______milliamps, death is probable, severe burns, and cardiac arrest occurs.
10,000
The bus driver is experiencing shoulder pain. Which action do you recommend he take?
Adjust his seat and mirrors
Which of the following is considered a "sharp"?
All of the answer choices
Footwear can assist in protecting which parts of your feet?
All of the answer choices are correct
Some general guidelines to prepare for an emergency include which of the following?
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is applicable during a hostile act:
All of the answers are correct
How should you Start Safe in an emergency situation?
All of the answers are ways to Start Safe in an emergency situation
What type of glove is this? (brown block ones)
Anti-vibration gloves
Which of the following is NOT a major feature of safety and health programs?
Assess cultural costs
To Start Safe and Stay Safe in ergonomics you should pay close attention to:
At work, talk to your employer about correcting any poor ergonomic conditions you may find
Under which of the following circumstances would a person be shocked?
Becoming part of an electrical circuit
An emergency can be caused by:
Both of the answers
Read the following scenario to determine which hazard prevention or control method applies. Marcos informs his fellow workers of the rules for using ladders safely.
Communicate Safe Work Practices
In some employment situations, not all personnel can immediately evacuate a work area per the EAP. It may be that some equipment and processes can only be shut down in stages or over time or that there is a requirement to remain briefly behind to secure gas, electric power or other specialize shut-offs. These personnel are referred to as what?
Critical personnel
Cumulative trauma disorders are a common type of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Select the statement which is accurate about cumulative trauma disorders.
Cumulative trauma disorders evolve over a period of time
An electrical shock happens when electric ________enters the body at one point and leaves through another.
Current
Which of the following is part of a comprehensive survey that reviews safety and health at a worksite?
Determining the best way to perform a job to reduce potential hazards.
Which statement indicates a safe practice for fire prevention and protection?
Do not obstruct fire doors and shutters.
This term is also called live, or hot, which means that a voltage is present and it can cause an electrical current. Any time an electrical current is present, there is a risk of being shocked.
Energized
You are evacuating your workplace due to a fire. Which of these is an inappropriate action to take to safely follow your company's emergency action plan?
Go directly to the parking garage and drive your car home.
________ a tool or electrical system means intentionally creating a low-resistance path that connects to the earth.
Grounding
When your employer performs an assessment of the area, what are they trying to find?
Hazards
Fall protection, confined space entry procedures, controlled noise levels, and protection from chemical hazards are some of the things that contribute to a safe and _________ workplace.
Healthful
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act revised the bloodborne pathogens standard requiring employers to evaluate, select, and use what to eliminate or minimize exposure to contaminated sharps?
Hepatitas B vaccinations
What information would you expect to find in a FAT/CAT Report?
Information on workplace fatalities and catastrophes
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) works by comparing the amount of current going to and returning from equipment along the circuit conductors. When the amount going differs from the amount returning by approximately 5 milliamps, what does the GFCI do?
Interrupts the current
Which of the following should occur when assessing a safety and health program's effectiveness?
Interview employees at all levels for knowledge, awareness, and perceptions.
Under the Right to Know Rule, employers need to include information on which one of the following in a written and complete hazard communication program?
Log of injuries and illnesses
This is secured to a guardrail's vertical posts and must be installed when walls aren't at least 21 inches high and withstand at least 150 lbs. of force.
Mid rail
Place the options on the left in the correct sequence by dragging them to the appropriate answer box to submit your answer.
Preform a hazard assessment select the right PPE for the job Provide training on the hazards and the required PPE
Which statement is accurate about safe posture?
Safe posture includes keeping the natural S-curve in your back
Face shields and welding helmets provide protection for your eyes and face. What else should always be worn underneath a face shield or welding helmet?
Safety glasses
Mary's job requires her to sit at a computer terminal inputting student data. Her only breaks include a 1-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. What type of hazard is Mary most likely to encounter?
Static Posture
You are escaping from a fire that is generating quite a bit of smoke. Which of these choices is an unsafe practice?
Take deep breaths to help you stay calm.
If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done?
They must be flagged with highly visible materials at least every six feet
Why was it considered necessary to establish OSHA?
To assure that workers have the right to a safe workplace and that it is the employer's responsibility to provide safe and healthy workplaces
True or false, in order to keep yourself and co-workers safe, you must be able to recognize electrical hazards
True
Treating all human blood and other potentially infectious material, as if known to be infectious, for bloodborne pathogens.
Universal Precautions
Laura stands on her feet throughout most of her workday. She is beginning to experience cramping in her legs. Which action should Laura consider?
Walk around occasionally to increase circulation in her legs.
Which of the following items is not considered a personal risk factor for ergonomic hazards?
Work environment
You go to an area of the building and discover a large fire which is spreading rapidly. What should you do?
all choices are correct
Which of the following could prevent earmuffs from providing your ears good protection from noise?
all of the answer choices are correct
Joe, a warehouse laborer, has been instructed to restock boxes from a cancelled shipment. Each box weighs about 40 pounds. Which three items do you think Joe should wear for this task? Select from the options by dragging them to the appropriate answer box and pressing the Enter key to submit your answer. Which three items do you think Joe should wear for this task?
boots gloves and a hard hat
Which fire extinguisher is most appropriate to put out a fire that involves a stack of burning newspapers?
class A
Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving a flammable liquid?
class C
Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving electrical/energized electrical equipment?
class C
Which fire extinguisher is most appropriate to put out a fire that involves toaster that has caught fire?
class C
Which fire extinguisher is most appropriate to put out a fire caused by a deep fat fryer?
class K
Which class of hard hats does NOT protect you from electrical shock?
class c?
Marcos informs his fellow workers of the rules for using ladders safely.
communicate safe work practices
A worker, standing on a freshly mopped floor, is adjusting products on a metal shelf with which there is a bare wire in contact.
contacting energized sources
After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on the car, and is electrocuted while opening the car door.
contactiver overhead powerlines
If you touch a downed power line covered or bare, what's the likely outcome?
death
You use a rag to clean a motor. What step should you take when you are finished?
dispose of the rag in a metal receptacle
Sally, the managing safety manager, trains each new employee of the construction site's fire safety plan.
emergency planning
Which statement indicates a correct characteristic of a portable fire extinguisher?
extinguisher should be easy to access
What types of accidents are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths?
falls
A three-prong grounding plug with the third prong broken-off is safe to use. Is this statement true or false?
false
Electricity cannot flow through the air. Is this true or false?
false
Wear hard hats only where there is a potential for objects falling from above. Is this true or false?
false
The mini-refrigerator fire was most likely caused by what type of wiring?
flexible
How many levels of full body protective clothing are there?
four
Now let's check your hard hat knowledge. Drag and drop the 'Yes Hard Hat' or the 'No Hard Hat' to the images that follow to identify when a hard hat needs to be worn. Would someone working on this scaffold need a hard hat?
hard hat required
Now let's check your hard hat knowledge. Drag and drop the 'Yes Hard Hat' or the 'No Hard Hat' to the images that follow to identify when a hard hat needs to be worn. Does this man need a hard hat when working on this construction site?
hard hat required
You are in the lunch room when the fire alarm sounds. Your car keys are locked in the bottom drawer at your desk. What should you do?
immediately exit the building
______should cover every part of the worksite
inspections
Employers should attach tags to identify equipment or circuits being worked on while any worker is exposed to contact with__________ parts.
live
Jonathan checks his company's first aid kit regularly to ensure his employees always have enough medical supplies.
medical programs
you need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?
the fire is contained and has not spread
Is using an overloaded multiple receptacle extension cord safe or unsafe?
unsafe
You are evacuating the building and see fire in your first escape route. You quickly:
use an alternate exit route
A client is undergoing therapy in a whirlpool unit that has been plugged into an extension cord.
using extention or flexable cords improperly
Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed to the employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the injury. Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an injury?
yes
You need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?
you can get within six feet of the fire
You need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?
you have a clear evacuation path behind you
You are working on a job that runs quarterly. You need to move bins that are blocking the materials you need at the back of the storage shelves. You get a ladder and stack those bins on very top shelf near the ceiling. What potential fire hazard have you created?
you may have blocked the fire sprinkler heads in the ceiling
Sara manages the Estimating Department and decided that her employees must take a five-minute break for every three hours they work.
Administrative controls
Alicia has filed a complaint regarding a serious hazard that could result in a fatality or serious injury. How will OSHA most likely respond?
Conduct a worksite inspection
Paul has filed a complaint regarding a hazard that is considered not serious in nature. How will OSHA most likely respond
Contact the employer by phone,Fax, or email
Which term describes a series of steps leading from one level or floor to another that is permanently attached to a structure or building?
Fixed industrial stairs
To access a landing that is nine feet above the adjacent floor, a worker climbs an unsecured 10-foot ladder that has slip-resistant feet. Does this ladder pose a fall hazard to the worker?
Yes
Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed to the employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the injury.
yes
Containers for contaminated sharps must have certain features. What are these>
Puncture resistant, Leakproof, Biohazard labeled or color-coded red, Closable, kept upright
What are some of the things your employer should do to prevent worker falls and accidents using portable ladders at the workplace?
Rungs and steps are slip-resistant, top steps of step ladders are not used as steps, Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized ,Ladders are not moved or shifted or extended while a worker is on them
Although______________programs are recommended for all general industry businesses, they are completely voluntary and not required.
Safety and health
This device blocks an opening along the base/floor of stairs or other walking or working surfaces where materials or body parts might otherwise inadvertently fall through. It should be 4 inches high, with not more than ¼ inch clearance above the floor.
Standard toeboard
Employers are required to implement the use of what when working with all human blood and other potentially infectious material regardless of whether it is known to be infectious for bloodborne pathogens?
Universal Precautions
A blood sample in a glass container has fallen on the ground and shattered. Charlotte has been asked to clean it up. What should she do to protect herself?
Use a brush an shovel to collect the peices
These are practices that reduce the possibility of exposure by changing the way a task is performed, such as appropriate practices for handling and disposing of contaminated sharps, handling specimens, handling laundry, and cleaning contaminated surfaces and items. Which term best describes these practices?
Work practice controls
An OSHA inspection was conducted at Raul's workplace. He is curious about the results and wonders what actions his employers might have to take to fix any issues found during the inspection. Does Raul have a right to this information?:
Yes
Dana was required by her employer to take a drug test after Dana reported work-related carpal tunnel syndrome. Her employer had no reasonable basis for suspecting that drug use could have contributed to her condition, and it had no other reasonable basis for requiring her to take a drug test. Rather, her employer routinely subjects all employees who report work-related injuries to a drug test regardless of the circumstances surrounding the injury. The state workers' compensation program applicable to the employer did not address drug testing, and no other state or federal law requires the employer to drug test employees who sustain injuries at work. Did the employer subject Dana to a drug test to retaliate against her for reporting a workplace injury?
Yes
During an OSHA inspection:
You have the right to talk to the inspector privately
An employer informs its employees that it will hold a substantial cash prize drawing for each work group at the end of each month in which all members of the work group comply with applicable safety rules, such as wearing required fall protection. Doug sustains a lost-time injury when he falls from a platform while not wearing required fall protection. Doug's employer cancelled the cash prize drawing for Doug's work group that month because Doug failed to wear required fall protection. The employer actively monitors its workforce for compliance with applicable work rules and cancels the cash prize drawings when it discovers work rule violations regardless of whether the employee who violated the work rule also reported an injury. Did the employer use an incentive program to retaliate against Doug?
no
Carla reports a hand injury that she sustained while operating a saw after bypassing the guard on the saw, contrary to the employer's work rule. Carla's hand injury required her to miss work for two days. Carla's employer disciplined her for bypassing the guard contrary to its instructions. The employer regularly monitors its workforce for safety rule violations and disciplines employees who bypass machine guards regardless of whether they report injuries. Did the employer use a disciplinary program to retaliate against Carla for reporting a workplace injury?
no
Let's see what you have learned so far about employer training responsibilities. Drag the correct answer into the answer box to check your answer. Which of the following statements is true?
osha requires employers to retain their workers when necessary
Which one of the following statements is true?
outdoor advertising employers must equip new billboard ladders with a ladder safety system or personal fall arrest system
A check list should be based on ______ that apply to your industry.
standards
The post-exposure exam follow-up must include counseling about the possible implications of the exposure and your infection status, including the results and interpretation of all tests and how to protect personal contacts. The follow-up must also include evaluation of reported illnesses that may be related to the exposure. What else should you be provided with?
A copy of the evaluating healthcare professional's written opinion within 15 days of completion of the evaluation.
There are four main ways that you can become infected with a bloodborne pathogen. These include injection, skin abrasion, and sexual contact. Which infection route is missing?
By exposure to mucous membranes of an infected person
What is being described in the following definition: An opening in the floor, platform, or pavement that measures 12 inches or more, and through which persons may fall.
Floor Opening
This is found in a floor, platform, or pavement and measures less than 12 inches, but more than 1 inch. Materials, but not people, may fall through it.
Floor hole
Which term can be used to describe an opening measuring 12 inches or more?
Floor opening
Employers are required to provide guardrail, safety net, or personal fall protection systems to protect workers from falling off unprotected sides/edges of residential roofs that are feet or more above a lower level.
Four
Which of the following is a fall prevention system?
Guardrail
This bloodborne disease disables the body's immune system until it is no longer capable of fighting infection. What disease is this description referring to?
HIV
This disease disables the body's immune system until it is no longer capable of fighting infection. Which disease is being described?
HIV
Keys to preventing a fall from a ladder include choosing the right ladder for the job and tying the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points. What else can you do to keep safe when using a ladder?
Keep your hands free of carrying tools or other materials when climbing a ladder
e way of reducing fall hazards is to keep floors clean and dry. What else can be done to reduce the hazard?
Use non-slip material on floors
An employer informs its employees that it will hold a substantial cash prize drawing for each work group at the end of each month in which no employee in the work group sustains a lost-time injury. Tyra reports an injury that she sustained while operating a mechanical power press. Tyra did not violate any employer safety rules when she sustained her injury. Tyra's injury requires her to miss work for two days. Her employer cancels the cash prize drawing for that month for Tyra's work group because of Tyra's lost-time injury. Did the employer misuse an incentive program to retaliate against Tyra?
Yes
Perla twists her ankle at work but because her ankle is not sore or swollen does not immediately realize that she is injured. Therefore, she does not immediately report the injury to her employer. The next morning, Perla's ankle is sore and swollen, and she realizes she has the kind of injury she is required to report to her employer so she reports the injury that day. Perla is disciplined for failing to report her injury "immediately" as required by the employer's injury reporting rules.
Yes
Whose responsibility is it to pay for personal protective equipment?
Employer
Whose responsibility is it to provide and pay for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Employer
Which term best describes an opening at least 30 inches high and 18 inches wide in any wall or partition through which persons may fall?
Wall openings
You have the right to complain or request a hazard ______ from your employer.
corrections
ou have the right to examine and copy exposure and __________ records.
Medical
Found in the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Mucous Membrane
There are three parts to an OSHA inspection. What are they?
An opening conference, a walkthrough, a closing conference
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to provide fall protection to construction workers who are working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges _________ feet or greater above the lower level.
4
What are some types of PPE that employers must pay for?
All answer choices are correct
Which of the following is a resource within the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues?
All answer choices are correct
Which piece of legislation requires employers to eliminate or minimize exposure to contaminated sharps?
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) gives information about:
Hazardous chemicals
Identified______should be tracked until they are corrected.
Hazards
This disease can cause serious liver damage and death. Symptoms include jaundice, fever, nausea, and abdominal pain. What is this disease?
Hepatitis B
Between 2014 and 2015, did deaths caused by falls in the workplace increase, decrease, or stay the same?
Increased
Accidental puncture by a sharp object contaminated with a pathogen.
Injection
OSHA's Recordkeeping rule requires most employers with more than 10 workers to keep a log of__________ and illnesses.
Injuries
Max was injured when he recklessly drove a forklift into a piece of stationary equipment, and he reported the injury to his employer. Max's employer required him to take a drug test. Did the employer subject Max to a drug test to retaliate against him for reporting a workplace injury?
No
Which term best describes any ladder that can be readily moved or carried?
Portable ladder
Some of the things OSHA does to carry out its mission include; developing job safety and health standards, and enforcing them through worksite inspections, maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses and providing __________ programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health.
Training
Chemical name, hazardous ingredients, physical and chemical characteristics, fire and explosion hazards, compatibility and reactivity, health hazards, precautions for safe use and handling, and control measures are all items that are listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
True
The company designated a specific place to store materials that pose a fire hazard to ensure employee safety in the workplace.
engineering controls