OSHA 10 Hour Course Part 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What should you do to report workplace hazards?

Contact your supervisor

Visit your local OSHA office

File a complaint online

All of the above (correct)

How will OSHA respond to a serious hazard complaint?

They will conduct a work site inspection.

How will OSHA respond to a complaint regarding a not serious hazard?

They will contact the employer by phone, fax or email.

What must you do after filling out an OSHA complaint form?

Fax or mail it to your OSHA area or State Plan office. Signup and view all the answers

What is the OSH Act?

Workers have a right to seek safety and health without fear of retaliation. Signup and view all the answers

An employer can discipline an employee for not reporting an injury immediately.

False Signup and view all the answers

Employers can use incentive programs to penalize workers for reporting work-related injuries.

False Signup and view all the answers

Within how many days should allegations of discrimination be reported to OSHA?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

What is NIOSH?

NIOSH is OSHA's sister agency focused on research and training. Signup and view all the answers

What are engineering controls?

Devices that isolate or remove bloodborne pathogen hazards. Signup and view all the answers

What must employers provide regarding Hepatitis B vaccinations?

Employers must provide Hepatitis B vaccinations to all workers with occupational exposure. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Universal Precautions?

Treating all human blood and potentially infectious materials as if infectious. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common bloodborne pathogens?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus, and Hepatitis C virus. Signup and view all the answers

How can bloodborne pathogens not be transmitted?

Touching an infected person, coughing or sneezing, using the same equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What happens during a post-exposure evaluation?

Employers must offer evaluation and follow-up after an exposure incident. Signup and view all the answers

How do you further protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens?

Use appropriate PPE, handle needles with care, dispose of equipment in biohazard bags, wash hands frequently, and avoid unsafe practices. Signup and view all the answers

How should employers ensure the proper disposal of sharps?

Employers must dispose of contaminated sharps in readily accessible sharps disposal containers immediately after use. Signup and view all the answers

How should a broken glass of a blood sample be cleaned up?

Use mechanical means such as a brush and dust pan, tongs, or forceps to clean up contaminated broken glass. Signup and view all the answers

How should you handle a situation requiring the disposal of sharps?

Activate safety features after use, dispose of devices in rigid sharps containers, and ensure proper labeling. Signup and view all the answers

How should containers for contaminated sharps be handled?

Containers must be puncture-resistant, leak-proof, closable, and correctly labeled. Signup and view all the answers

How should reusable sharps be handled by employers and employees?

Employers must ensure that reusable sharps are not stored or processed in a way requiring hand access into the containers. Signup and view all the answers

What steps immediately follow when exposed to sharps or bodily fluid?

Wash needlesticks with soap and water, flush splashes, irrigate eyes, report the incident, and seek medical treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of an employer after an employee is exposed to bloodborne pathogens?

Provide a confidential medical evaluation and follow-up care at no cost to the employee. Signup and view all the answers

What can you expect to go through after experiencing a sharps injury?

You will receive a medical evaluation and follow-up that includes tests at no cost. Signup and view all the answers

What precautions should you take to protect yourself from falls on the job?

Know your fall protection plan, use equipment properly, and inspect it before use. Signup and view all the answers

What does OSHA expect of employers to protect their employees from falls?

Employers must provide safe working conditions, required PPE, and training in an understandable language. Signup and view all the answers

What protection standards does OSHA define?

OSHA requires fall protection for workers at risk and outlines criteria for safety systems. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways should employers maintain safe walking and working surfaces?

Assess and ensure surfaces are safe, inspect regularly, and provide fall protection when needed. Signup and view all the answers

What should your employer do to prevent fall hazards?

Develop a fall protection plan, identify hazards, and conduct regular training and inspections. Signup and view all the answers

What is a guardrail system?

A guardrail system is a barrier to prevent workers from falling from unprotected edges. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Safety Net System?

A safety net system is a barrier that stops falling workers before they reach a lower level. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Personal Fall Arrest System?

A Personal Fall Arrest System stops a fall before impact and includes body harness, anchorage, and connectors. Signup and view all the answers

What is a positioning system?

A positioning system allows a worker to be supported while working at height with both hands free. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Travel Restraint System?

A Travel Restraint System prevents workers from going over the unprotected edge while working at height. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Ladder Safety System?

A Ladder Safety System reduces the possibility of falling off a ladder and includes various safety features. Signup and view all the answers

Is standing upon the very top step of a ladder the wrong thing to do?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is housekeeping and effects of poor housekeeping?

Poor housekeeping can cause clutter, increasing slip, trip, and fall hazards. Signup and view all the answers

If you see potential fall hazards what can you do?

Contact your supervisor, stop work, or file a complaint with OSHA if necessary. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways should the employer protect employees from falls?

Provide safe conditions, train employees, and ensure available PPE. Signup and view all the answers

OSHA requires employers to provide fall protection to construction workers working at heights of how many feet and greater?

4 feet Signup and view all the answers

To what standards must an employer's fall protection plan and training meet?

They must meet the requirements of the construction fall protection standard under 29 CFR 1926.502(k) and 1926.503. Signup and view all the answers

What is to be considered to best use a ladder for a particular situation?

Choose the right ladder, tie it to fixed points, and keep hands free when climbing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most cited OSHA?

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Study Notes

Reporting Workplace Hazards

Good practice involves contacting a supervisor or safety committee before filing a complaint.
Complaints can be reported via phone (1-800-321-OSHA), fax, mail, in person at local OSHA offices, or online.
Specific links are available for filing complaints depending on the method chosen.

OSHA Response to Complaints

Serious hazard reports prompt a work site inspection by OSHA.
Non-serious hazard complaints are addressed through communication with the employer via phone, fax, or email.

OSHA Inspection Procedures

Complaints indicate the need for an inspection if there are reasonable grounds for a potential violation of safety standards.
Complaints can be submitted in writing, online, or through personal contact with OSHA staff.

Employee Rights under the OSH Act

Employees have the right to report safety issues without fear of retaliation from employers.
Protection includes participation in inspections and other safety-related activities.

Reporting and Disciplinary Actions

Employers cannot punish employees for delayed injury reporting, especially for injuries that develop over time.
Incentive programs must not penalize employees for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses.

Timeframe for Reporting Discrimination

Discrimination complaints must be filed with OSHA within 30 days of the alleged incident.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

NIOSH focuses on research and evaluates workplace health hazards.

Additional Safety Resources

Resources for workplace safety information include OTI Education Centers, healthcare providers, local libraries, and community-based organizations.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B and HIV, pose significant health risks.
An exposure control plan must identify job classifications with occupational exposure and necessary safety measures.

Universal Precautions and Safety Controls

Universal precautions require treating all human blood and potentially infectious materials as if known to be infectious.
Engineering controls, work practice controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential for reducing exposure risks.

Hepatitis B Vaccinations and Follow-Up

Employers must provide Hepatitis B vaccinations to at-risk employees and ensure post-exposure evaluations and follow-up when incidents occur.

Hazard Communication

Appropriate hazard labels and training are required to communicate risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.

Common Bloodborne Pathogens

The most common bloodborne pathogens include HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.

Exposure Routes for Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne infections can result from injection, skin abrasions, mucous membrane contact, and sexual activities, while different forms of contact, like touching or coughing, do not transmit these pathogens.

Prevention and Protection Measures

Using PPE, handling sharp objects carefully, proper disposal practices, and maintaining hygiene are critical to avoiding bloodborne pathogen exposure.
Employers must ensure sharps disposal containers are accessible and that sharps are never sheared or broken beforehand.

These notes provide a comprehensive overview of pertinent safety practices, legal rights, and resource options related to OSHA regulations and workplace safety concerns.### Contaminated Glass and Sharps Handling

Broken glass contaminated with bodily fluids should be cleaned using mechanical means such as a brush, dustpan, tongs, or forceps, instead of by hand.
Sharps must be disposed of responsibly in rigid sharps containers that are not overfilled and have activated safety features.

Sharps Container Regulations

Containers for contaminated sharps must be puncture-resistant and leak-proof, color-coded red to indicate hazardous contents.
Disposable sharps containers should have a closure mechanism and must remain upright to prevent spillage.

Safe Handling of Reusable Sharps

Employers must ensure reusable sharps are stored safely, preventing workers from reaching by hand into the containers.

Immediate Action After Exposure

In case of exposure to sharps, follow these steps:
- Wash needlesticks and cuts with soap and water.
- Flush splashes to the skin or mucous membranes with water.
- Irrigate eyes with saline or clean water.
- Report the incident and seek medical treatment immediately.

Employer Responsibilities Post-Exposure

After a needlestick or exposure incident, employers are required to provide a confidential medical evaluation and follow-up at no cost, with tests from accredited laboratories.

Fall Protection Measures

Familiarize yourself with your company's fall protection plan and participate in training.
Use appropriate fall protection equipment and inspect it before use.

OSHA Guidelines for Employers

Employers must create safe working conditions, maintain clean work areas, and provide necessary personal protective equipment to employees.

Standards for Fall Protection

OSHA mandates fall protection for workers exposed to fall hazards, requiring criteria for safety systems, including guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems.

Proper Maintenance of Work Surfaces

Assess and maintain the integrity of walking and working surfaces and provide permitted fall protection systems where hazards exist.

Hazard Reporting

Workers should report fall hazards to supervisors and may contact OSHA if hazards are not addressed.

Safe Ladder Use

Use the right ladder for tasks, refrain from standing on the top step, and ensure ladders are properly maintained to prevent falls.

OSHA Fall Protection Training Requirements

Training must adhere to OSHA standards and ensure employees understand fall hazards and necessary protective systems.

Importance of Housekeeping

Maintain cleanliness in the workplace to prevent slips, trips, and falls by following OSHA's housekeeping regulations.

Minimum Height for Fall Protection

Fall protection is required by OSHA for construction workers working at heights of 4 feet or greater.

Ladder Safety System Components

A Ladder Safety System should include a carrier, safety sleeve, and a body harness to mitigate fall risks no matter the task.

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