Question 1

Florence is a short-order cook at a busy diner-type restaurant.On July 4,she fainted from the heat in the kitchen because the restaurant's air conditioning was broken.Florence revived within a few seconds when her co-workers put a cold cloth on her head.She got up and went right back to work with no ill effects.The employer

Accepted Answer

According to OSHA guidelines, any work-related injury or illness that involved loss of consciousness, restricted work activity, or job transfer must be recorded on the OSHA Form 300, regardless of whether medical treatment was provided or not. Therefore, even though Florence did not miss any work and received only a cold cloth as treatment, her fainting episode qualifies as a recordable incident because it involved loss of consciousness. Option A and B are incorrect as they fail to consider the OSHA's requirements for recordable incidents. Option D may be a valid point, but the question does not provide enough information to conclude whether unhealthy working conditions were the direct cause of Florence's fainting or not.

Question 2

A de minimis OSHA violation

Accepted Answer

A de minimis OSHA violation is a minor violation that does not have a direct impact on health or safety and does not require a citation.

Question 3

An employer is responsible for a "serious" OSHA violation that could cause death or serious physical harm to an employee

Accepted Answer

An employer is responsible for a "serious" OSHA violation that could cause death or serious physical harm to an employee if it did not know about the violation, but should have known about it.

Question 4

Construction workers on a high-rise job site have walked off the job because they say the scaffolding on which they are to work is unsafe.All of the following conditions must be satisfied for this to be a legal walkout,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Hazardous-duty pay is not a requirement for a legal walkout due to unsafe working conditions. The other conditions, fear of danger being objectively reasonable, attempting to have the dangerous condition corrected, and normal procedures failing, must all be satisfied for the walkout to be legal.

Question 5

The generic term for muscle and skeletal injuries that occur when workers repetitively use the same muscles to perform tasks is

Accepted Answer

Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) is the generic term for injuries caused by repetitive stress on muscles and skeletal structures. The other options, such as repetitive trauma syndrome and ergonomic strain injuries, are similar terms but not as commonly used in the medical community. Musculo-skeletal trauma may include acute injuries from accidents or falls, but it does not specifically refer to the repetitive stress injuries caused by repetitive motion on the job.

Question 6

Typically,once an OSHA inspector's credentials have been examined and an opening conference has been held with an HR representative,the OSHA inspector's first step will be to

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The answer of Typically,once an OSHA inspector's credentials have been...

Question 7

An OSHA inspector has arrived at the reception desk of Poultry Land Processors and has presented her credentials.The CEO refuses to allow the inspector into the plant.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

OSHA inspectors are authorized to enter and inspect workplaces without advance notice or warrant. However, if the CEO refuses to allow the inspector to enter, she may leave but can return with a search warrant. Option A is not true because identification of a high-risk industry does not automatically grant OSHA inspectors the right to enter without warrant or notice. Option B is incorrect because the CEO does not have the right to reschedule the inspection without a valid reason. Option C is not entirely true. Although inspectors need probable cause to search an area in detail or take samples, they do not need probable cause to enter and inspect the workplace.

Question 8

The Occupational Safety and Health Act states that employers have a general duty to

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act states that employers have a general duty to provide safe and healthy working conditions, even in areas where there are no OSHA standards. This means that even if there are no specific OSHA regulations for a particular hazard or task, employers are still obligated to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and health of their employees.

Question 9

With a few high-risk industry and agriculture exceptions,every employer engaged in commerce with ____ employees is covered by OSHA.

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations apply to most private sector employers and their workers, as well as some public sector employers and workers in the 50 states and certain territories and jurisdictions under federal authority. This coverage is very broad, including employers with one or more employees, with only a few exceptions based on industry, size, and public sector status.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of OSHA?

Accepted Answer

The criticism mentioned in option D is not typically made of OSHA. Most criticisms suggest that OSHA regulations are too complex and expensive, and that employers do not always comply with them. Some also argue that OSHA inspections are too infrequent and that the agency doesn't have enough resources to enforce its regulations effectively.

Question 11

The federal Hazard Communication Standard requires that employers who use hazardous chemicals

Accepted Answer

Providing material safety data sheets (MSDS) is a key requirement of the Hazard Communication Standard. MSDS contain important information about the hazards posed by a chemical, how to handle it safely, and what to do in case of exposure or accident. It is important for employees to have easy access to this information, so they can protect themselves and others from harm.

Question 12

The purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS)is to

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is to provide information about hazardous materials and the necessary precautions to take if exposure occurs. It also provides information on first aid measures and antidotes that can be used to treat exposure. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 13

A damp floor that is not marked by a warning sign is probably a/an ____ OSHA violation.

Accepted Answer

An unmarked damp floor typically represents a hazard that could potentially cause an accident or injury but is not likely to cause death or serious physical harm, thus it is considered an "other than serious" violation according to OSHA standards.

Question 14

____ is the study and design of the work environment to address the physiological and physical demands on individuals.

Accepted Answer

Ergonomics is the study and design of the work environment to address the physiological and physical demands on individuals. It focuses on adapting work environments to human capabilities to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety while decreasing fatigue, discomfort, and injury. Occupational safety and health (A) focuses on preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, Environmental design (B) involves the creation of buildings, landscapes, and interior spaces that enhance human well-being and overall experience, and Industrial physiology (D) is the scientific study of the human body and its responses to work-related stressors.

Question 15

Workplace standards are developed through research by

Accepted Answer

NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, is responsible for conducting research and developing workplace standards to ensure the safety and health of workers. OSHRC, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, is a separate entity that conducts hearings and resolves disputes related to workplace safety and health, but does not develop standards. The FLSA, or Fair Labor Standards Act, establishes minimum wage and overtime requirements, but does not directly relate to workplace safety standards. The CDC and FDA focus on public health and safety as it relates to medical and food-related issues, respectively, rather than workplace standards.

Question 16

After lunching with his boss,Alex,a graphic designer,fell down several stair steps entering the office building and sprained his ankle.Alex went to the company nurse who wrapped his ankle in elastic bandages.Alex was back at his desk about an hour later.OSHA would categorize this as a/an

Accepted Answer

According to OSHA, a minor injury is one that requires only basic first aid treatment and does not involve medical care beyond simple, non-prescription medication. In this case, Alex received basic first aid treatment from the company nurse and was able to return to work within an hour, indicating a minor injury. Therefore, the best choice is C) minor injury.

Question 17

Carpal tunnel syndrome would be LEAST likely to affect

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome is primarily caused by repetitive motions of the wrist and hand, or by maintaining the wrist in a flexed position for extended periods. A police detective is less likely to engage in such repetitive wrist and hand movements as part of their daily work compared to the other professions listed, which involve significant repetitive hand motions (playing an instrument, scanning items, sewing).

Question 18

Eric,a security guard at an apartment complex,and the apartment complex manager were making a routine call when they were attacked by two vicious dogs owned by a renter.The manager was badly mauled,and Eric had dog bites and lacerations.A maintenance worker at the apartment complex gave first aid to Eric and the apartment manager before EMS arrived.This is a circumstance where OSHA regulations on ____ would come into force.

Accepted Answer

OSHA regulations on bloodborne pathogens would come into force in this circumstance because Eric and the apartment manager were injured and may have been exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials from the dog bites and lacerations. The maintenance worker who provided first aid may also have been exposed. Therefore, OSHA regulations on bloodborne pathogens would require the employer to provide training, personal protective equipment, and other measures to protect employees from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Question 19

OSHA representatives who conduct inspections are called

Accepted Answer

OSHA representatives who conduct inspections are called compliance officers. They have the authority to enter workplaces, conduct on-site inspections, and issue citations for violations of OSHA regulations.

Question 20

The purpose of OSHA's lock out/tag out regulations is to

Accepted Answer

OSHA's lock out/tag out regulations require employers to ensure that machinery is properly shut off and cannot start up again prior to the completion of maintenance or servicing work. This is designed to prevent workers from accidentally starting machines that are being worked on, which could lead to serious injury or death.

Quiz 14: Risk Management and Worker Protection