OSHA Assessment

According to federal law, anyone what age or younger is prohibited from driving on public roads as part of their job?

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Which of the following are rights that workers have under OSHA? (select all that apply) A. A safe and healthful workplace B. Knowledge of hazardous workplace conditions C. Information on any injuries or illnesses in your workplace D. Training as provided in the OSHA standards

A. A safe and healthful workplace B. Knowledge of hazardous workplace conditions C. Information on any injuries or illnesses in your workplace D. Training as provided in the OSHA standards

Which of these does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize electrocution hazards? (select all that apply) A. Controls on equipment and machinery in the workplace B. Switches used with generators C. Lighting found throughout the building D. Appliances such as freezers or refrigerators

A. Controls on equipment and machinery in the workplace B. Switches used with generators C. Lighting found throughout the building D. Appliances such as freezers or refrigerators

Which of the following answer options are your employer's responsibility? (select all that apply) A. Develop a written hazard communication program B. Implement a hazard communication program C. Maintain a written hazard communication program

A. Develop a written hazard communication program B. Implement a hazard communication program C. Maintain a written hazard communication program

Which of the following situations describes the ideal way to lift a patient? A. Using mechanical equipment with a team B. Using mechanical equipment alone C. Lifting a patient manually alone D. Lifting a patient manually with a team

A. Using mechanical equipment with a team

What is your employer required to have on fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet in the workplace?

Additional qualified climber training and Ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems

What is the main reason why you should follow specific procedures when removing PPE?

Because not following these procedures exposes you and your patients to infectious materials

A worker standing on a freshly mopped floor is adjusting products on a metal shelf. There is an exposed wire in contact with the shelving. What is this an example of?

Contacting Energized Sources

Which type of vaccination are employers required to provide for their employees who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens? A. Hepatitis C Vaccine B. Tuberculosis Vaccine C. Flu Vaccine D. Hepatitis B Vaccine

D. Hepatitis B Vaccine

Who is responsible for buying PPE?

Employer

True or False: An EAP only contains information on what happens during an emergency.

False

Who is affected by acts of workplace violence against healthcare workers?

Healthcare workers, Patients, Healthcare Organizations Not: Visitors

We know that lifting heavy loads can cause injury. What other actions can cause injury?

Lifting moderate or lighter loads repetitively and Lifting in an awkward position

Your patient care task requires gloves, a gown, goggles, and a mask. From this list which item of PPE should be doffed last?

Mask

When do HAIs generally occur?

More than 48 to 72 hours after admission and Within 10 days after discharge

Your employer lets you know that the SDSs are located on a computer in his office. Does this comply with employer responsibilities?

No, it is not easy to access them while I'm working

View the image and decide whether it has good or bad maintenance. (Scrubs are not in the trash can, they are on the floor)

Poor/Bad Maintenance

What is the most commonly cited single cause of occupational injuries in the healthcare sector today?

Pushing and pulling during patient re-positioning

If you are exposed to infected bodily fluid, what should you do after properly washing the area?

Report the incident to get a follow-up evaluation

Crumbling asphalt on a busy city road has led to potholes deep enough to snap a wheel off an axle. Which of the four causes of accidents is this an example of?

Roadway

When should healthcare professionals use standard precautions in a healthcare setting?

With all patients at all times

A massive amount of ammonia gas has been released near your office. You have a room without windows and relatively tightly sealed doors. Should you shelter in place?

Yes

Chuck stands with his feet close to the load, shoulder-width apart, one foot slightly in front of the other for balance. He squats down, bending at the knees and keeping his back as vertical as possible. Once he's close enough, Chuck makes sure he has a firm grasp of the object before beginning the lift, S=slowly straightening his legs and lifting slowly. He stands up straight and keeps his load close to his body. Is Chuck using a safe lifting technique?

Yes

During her shift Natasha, a nurse's aide, was walking one of her Alzheimer's patients to the dining hall. The patient was sundowning and acting very agitated. She pushed Natasha, knocking her off balance. Natasha hit her should as she fell and irritated an old injury. As a result, she won't be able to work for 2 days. Should this incident be reported to OSHA by Natasha's employer?

Yes

Whose responsibility is is to provide you with training required by OSHA standards?

Your employer