OSHA Medical Treatment Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does OSHA define as medical treatment?

Stitches to close a leg laceration

Eight hours after a work-related fatality, the employer must report the incident either in person or by ____.

phone

Which job requires a separate OSHA Form 300 for Contractor Earl?

Warehouse construction, breaks ground March 2009, completed August 2009

Twenty-five home community, breaks ground March 2009, completed February 2010

Assisted living community, breaks ground March 2009, completed January 2010

Computer plant construction, breaks ground March 2009, completed May 2010 (correct)

Employers of _____ or more employees must maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

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Which job-related circumstance is NOT considered a privacy concern case by OSHA?

Intoxication Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is NOT true regarding Employer Rudy's case records after selling her company?

Timothy must update and correct Rudy's records. Signup and view all the answers

Which work-related case is NOT considered 'new' for recording purposes?

Nathan's skin rash recurs from exposure to soda ash. Signup and view all the answers

Whose copy of Greg's privacy concern report must have his name removed?

Jan, the worker's co-worker and best friend Signup and view all the answers

OSHA has capped the number of days in 'days away' cases at _____ days.

180 Signup and view all the answers

Which of these injuries or illnesses would NOT be recordable?

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Study Notes

Medical Treatment Definitions

OSHA classifies stitches for leg lacerations as medical treatment.
Other examples: blood tests, MRIs, and first aid for stomach cramps.

Incident Reporting Requirements

Employers must report work-related fatalities to OSHA within eight hours via phone or in person.

OSHA Form 300 Requirements

Separate OSHA Form 300 must be kept for each job site.
Example: Computer plant construction requires a distinct form due to specific job duration.

Employee Recordkeeping Obligations

Employers with 11 or more employees must maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Intoxication is not considered a privacy concern case by OSHA.

Case Records During Company Sale

When a company is sold, the previous owner must report cases until the sale date and transfer records to the new owner.
The new owner is not required to update or correct the previous owner’s records.

Existing work-related cases do not qualify as "new," even if the event recurs after a period of time.

Privacy Concern Report Copy Requests

Only authorized individuals with written consent can request third-party privacy concern reports, with names removed for confidentiality.

Days Away from Work Capping

OSHA limits the recording of "days away" cases to a maximum of 180 days.

Recordable Injuries and Illnesses

Recordable cases typically include broken bones, loss of consciousness, and heat stroke.
A bloody nose is not deemed recordable under OSHA guidelines.

Description

Test your knowledge of OSHA definitions and regulations regarding medical treatment for workplace injuries. This quiz covers various scenarios to help you understand what qualifies as medical treatment under OSHA guidelines.