OSHA General industry

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?

Engineering control

Which of the following threats might be addressed in an Emergency Action Plan, or EAP?

Explosions, hurricanes, toxic material release, and civil disturbances

An EAP might help you start safe and stay safe by preparing you, but not others, to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. Is this true or false?

False

Employers only have to review their EAP with each employee when the plan is first created. Is this true or false?

False

About 3 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a building fire. While the fire was limited to one room and there were no injuries, there was about $5,000 worth of damage to structures. It was determined that electrical wiring from the mini-refrigerator to the wall receptacle was the cause of the fire. The mini-refrigerator fire was most likely caused by what type of wiring?

Flexible

What does the General Duty Clause require employers to do?

Furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards that can cause death or serious physical harm

What is being referred to in the following definition? A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling

Guardrail

Which of the following is a fall prevention system?

Guardrail

When your employer performs an assessment of the area, what are they trying to find?

Hazards

A worker sets up to begin a painting job. He lays down a drop cloth and makes sure that the floor is even so that the ladder is stable. The worker also makes sure that the area around his painting zone is free of clutter or objects lying on the ground. He then stands with both feet on the top step of the ladder and starts to paint. What does the worker do incorrectly?

He is standing on the top of the ladder.

This disease can cause serious liver damage and death. Symptoms include jaundice, fever, nausea, and abdominal pain. Approximately 5 to 10 percent of patients develop chronic infection with this disease, which carries an estimated 20 percent lifetime risk of dying from cirrhosis and 6 percent risk of dying from liver cancer. The chance of becoming infected with this disease from a sharps injury is estimated to be between 6 and 30 percent. The CDC recommends that all healthcare workers, emergency personnel, and other individuals who are exposed to blood or bodily fluids on the job, should be vaccinated against this disease. The vaccine is safe and effective and can protect you for a lifetime.

Hepatitis B

This disease causes serious damage to the liver and can be fatal. Infection can occur without symptoms or only mild ones. Chronic disease develops in 75 to 80 percent of infected patients, and 70 percent of these individuals get active liver disease. Of those with active liver disease, 10 to 20 percent develop cirrhosis and 1 to 5 percent develop liver cancer.

Hepatitis C.

Your employer must provide you with information and training on job hazards, including all hazardous substances in your workplace. Is this statement true or false?

True

You have the right to be free from ________in the workplace when exercising safety and health rights.

Retaliation

As an employee, you should be trained on your role and responsibilities in an emergency. Is this true or false?

True

Which of the following statements about fixed ladders are true?

-Any worker ascending fixed ladders must be qualified climbers with additional training. -Employers are required to have ladder safety or personal fall arrest system for fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet. -Fixed ladders are permanently attached to a structure, a building, or equipment.

Under which circumstances must an employer provide a guardrail?

-Around every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk -Around every open-side platform, floor, or runway that is 4 feet or higher off the ground or not level -Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into to onto dangerous machines or equipment

Which of the following answer options are ways to prevent falls from ladders?

-Choose the right ladder for the job -Don't carry tools or materials in your hands while climbing -Tie off the top and bottom to fixed points

Question 1: Gina will be using a scissor lift in a warehouse to replace parts of the overhead sprinkler system. What should Gina do to keep herself safe while working on the lift?

-Determine that a guardrail system is in place -Stand only on the work platform of the lift -Keep materials and tools within easy reach

Prior to fighting any fire with a portable fire extinguisher, what should you take into account?

-Fire size -Type of flame -Atmosphere in the vicinity of the fire -Fire fighter's evacuation path

Which of the following guidelines should be followed in the event of a building fire?

-If you must exit through smoke, crawl low under the smoke to your exit -If you come to a closed door, fee the door first and, if it is warm, use an alternate way out -If your exit route is unsafe due to smoke, heat, or flames blocking the way, stay in the room with the door closed and signal for help.

How does an Emergency Action Plan benefit your workplace?

-It's less likely that damage will occur during an emergency. -It's less likely that an emergency will occur.

Which of the following answer options are your employer's responsibility?

-Keep records of injuries and illnesses -Provide training required by OSHA standards -Post OSHA citations and abatement notices -Provide and pay for PPE

Which elements do you think need to go in a fire prevention plan?

-Means of reporting fires and other emergencies -Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments -Procedures for employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate -Accounting for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed -Rescue and medical duties for employees performing them -Names or job titles of person who can be contacted

Which of the following would be addressed by an employer completing an EAP template?

-Procedures for alerting people about an emergency -Responsibilities to those affected -Evacuation routes

Which of the following answer options are your employer's responsibility?

-Providing working conditions free from fall dangers -Providing training to workers about job hazards -Providing PPE at no cost to workers

Question 2: Murray needs to use a scissor lift to replace some protective netting at one of his city's athletic parks. What should Murray's employer address before Murray sets up and operates the scissor lift outdoors?

-Proximity to electrical power sources -Wind speed -Ground instability -Employee training

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 -Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized -Ladders are not moved, shifted, or extended while a worker is on them -Top steps and caps of stepladders are not used as steps

Which of the following is a resource within the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues?

-Union representatives -Co-workers -Labels and warning signs

When is a handrail required for stairs?

4 or more steps

Who is responsible for inspecting the scaffold and its components before every work shift?

A competent person

Who is responsible for designing a scaffold?

A qualified person

Who should design a scaffold?

A qualified person

A(n) ________ exposure is a short term or brief exposure that may create an immediate health hazard.

Acute

You have the right to raise a safety or health concern or report a work-related injury or illness with your employer or OSHA without being retaliated against. Is this statement true or false?

True

Case 3: During a biopsy for a lesion on his cheek, a medical cauterization procedure was used to control bleeding. During the procedure, the man received oxygen and at one point the electrocautery device ignited the nasal cannula and the man received first-and second-degree burns to his cheeks and nose area. The fire was extinguished before reaching the oxygen tank; therefore, no explosion occurred. There were no other burn injuries during the surgery; a grounding pad was not used.

Bipolar mode

A(n) __________ exposure is a repeated or prolonged exposure (over months or years) that may bring about slowly developing symptoms. These exposures do not cause immediate, obvious harm and a person may not see, feel, or smell the danger. Effects, however, may be permanent.

Chronic

What method of accessing a scaffold is unsafe and should never be used?

Climbing on cross braces

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

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

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

When a person is injured or killed after being exposed to a harmful amount of electrical energy it is known as this:

Electrocution

This bloodborne disease disables the body's immune system until it is no longer capable of fighting infection. It does this by attacking and destroying the infection-fighting CD4 cells of the immune system. The loss of CD4 cells makes it difficult for the body to fight infections and certain cancers. Once a person becomes immunocompromised, he or she can exhibit symptoms of weight loss, persistent low-grade fever, night sweats, and flu-like symptoms. The person is also more vulnerable to pneumonias, intestinal disorders, and fungal infections.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

By law, manufacturers and distributors are responsible for providing Safety Data Sheets. Who else is responsible for providing Safety Data Sheets?

Importers

You have the right to participate in an OSHA _________.

Inspection

How does OSHA enforce its standards?

Inspections

How does a GFCI protect you?

It detects when there is any current leakage and cuts off the electrical flow

Scenario 1: A patient wakes up after surgery and begins vomiting. A healthcare worker gets a slip pad from the holder near the doorway to reduce the likelihood of someone slipping on the wet surface. This is an example of which OSHA requirement?

Keeping floors clean and dry

Employers should attach tags to identify equipment or circuits being worked on while any worker is exposed to contact with ____________ parts.

Live

If you think a hazard is serious, what is the best way to ensure that OSHA will conduct a site inspection?

Mail a fully complete and signed report to OSHA

You have the right to examine and copy exposure and __________ records.

Medical

Select the word that best completes the sentence. OSHA's standards require your employer to ensure that lighting, equipment, motors, machines, appliances, switches, controls and enclosures are constructed and installed to _____________ electrical dangers.

Minimize

Case 1: After a successful triple bypass procedure that lasted 3 ½ hours, it was discovered that a cardiac patient suffered deep burns from a patient grounding pad applied to his lower back. The patient elected to heal with conservative management and was healed after two months.

Monopolar

Case 2: After reporting a persistent wound on her lower back, healthcare personnel realized that the wound was caused from a patient grounding pad applied over the lower back during a 2 1/2 hour long orthopedic surgery. The patient required a split-thickness skin graft for full recovery.

Monopolar

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 the workplace injury?

No

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

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. Is a 10-foot ladder long enough to safely reach the landing?

No

You are working at a beachfront facility that has very solid construction. You have finished helping to secure the facility prior to the arrival of a large hurricane. Some of your colleagues say they are going to ride out the storm at the facility but you know there is still time to follow the published evacuation route. Should you shelter in place?

No

You are working on a large plant floor when you hear an explosion, which is followed by billowing smoke, debris and the fire alarm going off. Should you shelter in place?

No

You hear the tornado warning alarm sounding as you are working in your second story office area. There are a lot of windows in this large area of low cubicles. There is an interior stairwell that leads to a basement area. Should you shelter in place?

No

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

Who can work on a fixed ladder that extends more than 24 feet?

Only qualified climbers with additional training

What fall protection is required by OSHA when working on an aerial lift?

PFAS

What should you do each time you put on a tight-fitting respirator?

Preform a seal check

Which of the following are employers required to do under OSHA?

Provide and pay for PPE Post OSHA citations and abatement notices Not discriminate against workers exercising their rights

BCD Chemical Distributors has prepared a barrel of hazardous chemicals to be shipped to your employer. Select from the options to determine which items must be in place before it can be shipped.

SDS & warning label

Portable fire extinguishers contain a limited amount of extinguishing agent and can be discharged in a matter of ______________.

Seconds

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?

Smoke is accumulating on the ceiling, but visibility is good.

Which of the following is a resource outside the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues?

The OSHA website

How do handrails on stairs help keep you safe?

They allow you to maintain 3 points of contact

If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done?

They must be flagged with highly visible materials at least every six feet.

What are the SDS format requirements?

They must be in a uniform format as required by law

What is OSHA's mission?

To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers

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

A fire prevention plan defines the training required for all employees who have responsibilities in the plan. Is this statement true or false?

True

A fire prevention plan describes all the major fire hazards at the workplace that initiate or contribute to the spread of a fire. Is this statement true or false?

True

A fire prevention plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and be made available to employees for review. However, if an employer has 10 or fewer employees, they may communicate the plan orally to employees. Is this statement true or false?

True

An EAP is a plan created to help people respond to emergency situations in a safe and organized manner. Is this true or false?

True

An EAP must have certain elements, including rescue and medical duties for employees performing them. Is this true or false?

True

As an employee, you have the right to request copies of your medical records. Is this statement true or false?

True

Based on what we've just discussed, why is an EAP critical?

Without a plan in place prior to an emergency, your response will be disorganized and potentially fatal

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

During an OSHA inspection:

You have the right to talk to the inspector privately.

Which of the following statements best describes the principle of standard precautions?

You should assume that everyone has the potential to carry an infectious disease.

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

Your employer

When is a handrail required for stairs?

after 4 steps