Osha

Mark lives in an area that is prone to tornadoes. If a tornado is headed his way, what is one thing Mark should do?

Try to stay in an interior room with no windows.

True or false: You must have a medical evaluation and training on how to use a respirator before you use a respirator at work.

True

Containers for contaminated sharps must have certain features. What are these?

Containers for contaminated sharps must be puncture-resistant. The sides and the bottom must also be leak-proof and they must be appropriately labeled or color-coded red to warn everyone that the contents are hazardous. Containers for disposable sharps must be closable, and they must be kept upright to keep the sharps and any liquids from spilling out of the container.

Maurice is a security officer for CyberBox, a company that manages server space. Because of recent changes to CyberBox's safety and health program, Maurice is being trained on his new role in the event of an emergency. Which element of successful safety and health programs would apply to Maurice's situation?

Education and Training

Who should be trained on the contents of an Emergency Action Plan?

Every employee

If a worksite includes more than one set of management and workers, who should have access to the information, training, and controls needed to avoid workplace accidents?

Every worker and manager.

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.

HIV

Evan notices a small fire in his workplace. Since the fire is small and the atmosphere is not smoky, he decides to fight the fire himself. What's the one thing Evan didn't consider?

His evacuation path if he isn't able to control the fire

How does a Fire Prevention Plan benefit your workplace?

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

Sebastian manages a team of healthcare professionals in a critical care unit. Recently, he worked with other management to revise the safety and health programs for his team's section of the hospital. To make sure these revisions are successful, Sebastian has posted a copy of their safety and health policy statement with his and other managers' signatures on it in each of the nurses' stations on their floor. He also has been letting the healthcare professionals under him know the team's health and safety goals for the upcoming months and what the team's roles will be to reach that goal, including his own. What element would best describe Sebastian's actions toward a successful safety and health program?

Management Leadership.

Sylvia is a janitor for Keep It Clean, LLC, which specializes in contracting workers to various manufacturing entities. One of the plants Sylvia works at has recently updated their training requirements, and her manager has enrolled Sylvia in a safety training course to satisfy the plant's new regulations. Which element of successful safety and health programs would apply to Sylvia's situation?

Multiemployer Worksites

Kara is a manager of a warehouse for household appliance parts. She has begun to check whether injuries are being reported and inspections are being conducted according to the safety and health program that was implemented recently. Which element of successful safety and health programs would apply to Kara's situation?

Program Evaluation and Improvement

You've been assigned to inspect a mixer, so you begin by looking at the piece of equipment from all sides. You note that there is no guard on the mixer, there is no ramp present so the worker must lift vats into the mixer, the mixer post is not protected with a sleeve, the cover for the motor is missing, and there is a puddle on the floor that creates a slip hazard. Next, you watch a worker operate the mixer. The worker is not wearing earplugs around this noisy mixer, isn't wearing a respirator around the chemical fumes, and isn't wearing the proper PPE for the chemicals going into the mixer.

The hazards present around the mixer are noise, pinch point, ergonomic, entanglement, and slips, trips, and falls.

You're inspecting the fall protection used on a high beam at a construction site. First, you look at the setup. There isn't a shock absorber present on the life line. Next, you watch a worker use her fall protection. She unclipped too early, which left her unprotected from a fall. Then, you noticed that she wasn't wearing safety glasses, putting her at risk for eye injuries. Finally, you interviewed the worker and made these notes about what she said:

The hazards present with the fall protection are flying debris, safety, and fall.

Gina sometimes has to perform her job in a space with a high enough airborne particle count that she needs an air-purifying respirator but doesn't need additional skin protection. Which level of full-body protection will Gina use?

level C

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.

made available to him at no cost and at a reasonable time and place. It must be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional. In addition, laboratory tests must be conducted by an accredited laboratory and also must be at no cost to him. The written opinion should only include whether Hepatitis B vaccination was recommended, whether or not he received the vaccination, and that the healthcare provider informed him of the results of the evaluation and any medical conditions resulting from exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material which require further evaluation or treatment.

What are three methods to prevent and/or control workplace hazards?

use a hazard control plan to select and implement controls, evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, and develop plans with measures to protect workers during emergencies and nonroutine activities.

Identify hazards associated with emergency and non-routine situations. Is this action a part of Hazard Identification or Hazard Prevention and Control?

Hazard Identification

Develop a hazard control plan. Is this action a part of Hazard Identification or Hazard Prevention and Control?

Hazard Prevention and Control

Select controls for emergency and non-routine operations. Is this action a part of Hazard Identification or Hazard Prevention and Control?

Hazard Prevention and Control

Cora works for a large supermarket primarily as a stocker, but she also is a cashier when needed. She and her coworkers use a system for reporting any injuries, near misses, or other safety and health concerns while she is on the job. Cora and her coworkers also discuss any safety and health issues with their supervisors or managers whenever there is an issue, because a few months ago the management implemented an open-door policy for discussing safety and health problems that Cora and her co-workers might see. A lot of these changes are the result of Cora being involved with the development of the supermarket's safety and health program, where she brought forward some of the hazards she saw in the stock room and aisles of the building and trained newer employees on proper safety techniques. What element would best describe Cora's actions toward a successful safety and health program?

Worker Participation

Which of the following answer options are potential benefits of a safety and health program?

all of the above

Josue is starting a job where he won't need a respirator but will still need to protect his legs and arms from splashes or cuts. What level of full-body protection will Josue use?

level D

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

seconds

Josh is about to start working in a low-oxygen environment. Which type of respirator will he need?

supplied-air respirator

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.

Which of the following are ignition sources?

Static electricity Lightning Hotwork (such as welding, cutting, and brazing) Smoking Electrical and mechanical sparks