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Which of the following situations require reporting to OSHA within 8 hours?
Which of the following situations require reporting to OSHA within 8 hours?
- A private sector employee experiencing a work-related illness that requires hospitalization.
- A private sector employee experiencing a work-related injury that results in an amputation.
- A private sector employee experiencing a work-related injury that results in the loss of an eye.
- A private sector employee experiencing a work-related fatality. (correct)
Which of the following workplaces are NOT required to report incidents to OSHA, according to the text?
Which of the following workplaces are NOT required to report incidents to OSHA, according to the text?
- A local manufacturing plant.
- A US Postal Service branch.
- A private school. (correct)
- A federal agency.
When reporting an incident to OSHA, which of the following is NOT a required piece of information?
When reporting an incident to OSHA, which of the following is NOT a required piece of information?
- The time of the incident.
- The reporter's contact information.
- The establishment's address.
- The employee's social security number. (correct)
If an incident occurs at a private sector workplace, and the scene cannot be secured until Illinois OSHA arrives, what action is recommended?
If an incident occurs at a private sector workplace, and the scene cannot be secured until Illinois OSHA arrives, what action is recommended?
Which of the following is considered an "imminent danger" according to Section 13(a) of the Act?
Which of the following is considered an "imminent danger" according to Section 13(a) of the Act?
What is the recommended course of action if Hoffman Estates Fire Department personnel encounter an imminent danger at a private sector employer during a building familiarization?
What is the recommended course of action if Hoffman Estates Fire Department personnel encounter an imminent danger at a private sector employer during a building familiarization?
Which of the following situations would NOT be considered a catastrophe by OSHA?
Which of the following situations would NOT be considered a catastrophe by OSHA?
Based on the text, which of the following is NOT a valid reason for contacting the Chicago North Area OSHA office?
Based on the text, which of the following is NOT a valid reason for contacting the Chicago North Area OSHA office?
Which of the following is the correct phone number for the 24-hour Federal OSHA hotline?
Which of the following is the correct phone number for the 24-hour Federal OSHA hotline?
According to OSHA, which of the following workplaces are NOT covered by federal OSHA offices?
According to OSHA, which of the following workplaces are NOT covered by federal OSHA offices?
What is the key distinction between a catastrophe and an incident of national significance, according to the provided text?
What is the key distinction between a catastrophe and an incident of national significance, according to the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a reportable event under OSHA's definition of in-patient hospitalization?
Which of the following is NOT considered a reportable event under OSHA's definition of in-patient hospitalization?
Which of the following would be considered an 'imminent danger situation' according to OSHA?
Which of the following would be considered an 'imminent danger situation' according to OSHA?
Which of the following scenarios would be considered a referral under OSHA's procedures?
Which of the following scenarios would be considered a referral under OSHA's procedures?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an incident of national significance?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an incident of national significance?
What is the primary role of federal OSHA offices in relation to workplace safety?
What is the primary role of federal OSHA offices in relation to workplace safety?
What is the primary purpose of the OSHA Notification guidelines?
What is the primary purpose of the OSHA Notification guidelines?
When must the Hoffman Estates Fire Department report a work-related fatality?
When must the Hoffman Estates Fire Department report a work-related fatality?
Which of the following incidents must be reported within 24 hours according to the guidelines?
Which of the following incidents must be reported within 24 hours according to the guidelines?
Who is responsible for making the OSHA notification according to the policy?
Who is responsible for making the OSHA notification according to the policy?
What is the hotline number for the Illinois State Plan OSHA during normal business hours?
What is the hotline number for the Illinois State Plan OSHA during normal business hours?
For which type of public sector employee must the hospitalization be reported within 24 hours?
For which type of public sector employee must the hospitalization be reported within 24 hours?
What action is advised if a public sector employee suffers an amputation?
What action is advised if a public sector employee suffers an amputation?
What date is the effective date listed for these guidelines?
What date is the effective date listed for these guidelines?
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Study Notes
OSHA Notification Guidelines
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department has guidelines for OSHA notification, which aims to assist in identifying hazardous workplace environments and reporting fatal accidents or catastrophes.
Public Sector Employees
- Company Officers must contact the Illinois State Plan OSHA hotline or the Federal OSHA hotline for:
- Work-related fatalities within 8 hours of incident
- Work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye within 24 hours of incident
Private Sector Employees
- Company Officers must contact the Federal OSHA hotline or the Chicago North OSHA Area Office for:
- Work-related fatalities within 8 hours of incident
- Work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye within 24 hours of incident
Reporting Procedures
- The reporter of the incident must provide:
- Establishment name
- Location of the incident
- Time of the incident
- Number of fatalities or hospitalized employees
- Names of injured employees
- Reporter's contact person and phone number
- Brief description of the incident
- If possible, secure the scene until Illinois OSHA arrives, or take pictures and/or diagram the incident
Definitions
- Imminent Danger: conditions or practices that pose a danger that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the danger can be eliminated
- Catastrophe: hospitalization of three or more employees from a work-related incident or exposure
- Fatality: employee death resulting from a work-related incident or exposure
- Incident of National Significance: incident with multiple fatalities, extensive injuries, massive toxic exposures, or one that presents potential worker injury and generates widespread media interest
- Referrals: notifications from other agencies, individuals, organizations, or the media of alleged hazardous working conditions
- Public Sector Employee: works for a state, county, municipality, school district, or any other Illinois local government
- Private Sector Employee: works for a non-government employer, including individual business owners, corporations, or limited partnerships
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