OSHA Overview and Responsibilities
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Which aspect is NOT a problem associated with using injury/illness rates?

  • Indication of the severity of events (correct)
  • Events being a matter-of-chance
  • Underreporting of incidents
  • Lagging indicators reflecting negative attributes
  • Which of the following acronyms should health and safety goals and objectives adhere to?

  • SMART (correct)
  • CLEAR
  • BRIEF
  • FOCUS
  • What is a critical method for identifying training needs in health and safety program audits?

  • Hazard analysis
  • Document review/verification
  • Site conditions assessment
  • Employee interviews (correct)
  • What dimension is NOT considered as part of the measurement system for health and safety performance?

    <p>Financial impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key element is essential for the effectiveness of a health and safety program?

    <p>Employee involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the OSHA recordkeeping system?

    <p>To collect and analyze uniform data on occupational injuries and illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes recordable cases under OSHA regulations?

    <p>Recordable cases do not necessarily qualify for workers' compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must employers do concerning work-related fatalities?

    <p>Report them to OSHA within 8 hours of discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an injury or illness considered work-related according to OSHA?

    <p>If an event or exposure in the work environment aggravated a pre-existing condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding the retention of OSHA 300/300A/301 forms?

    <p>They must be retained for 5 years from the last entry date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes restricted work according to OSHA guidelines?

    <p>An employee is restricted from performing one or more routine job functions due to a work-related injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the OSHA 300 Log for employers?

    <p>It is a record of work-related injuries and illnesses required by OSHA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum tracking period for calendar days away from work due to a recordable case?

    <p>180 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is tuberculosis classified on the OSHA 300 Log?

    <p>As a respiratory condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of benchmarking for companies?

    <p>To compare key performance metrics against similar companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of benchmarking involves analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats?

    <p>SWOT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of a business is least influenced by organizational culture?

    <p>Market competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of benchmarking, what does a benchmark report primarily help determine?

    <p>Overall health of the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Collaborative benchmarking involves which of the following?

    <p>Participating in a group to benchmark performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the practice of peer benchmarking?

    <p>Assessing performance against very similar businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the benchmarking process within a company?

    <p>A research question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is primarily used to identify potential hazards from single-fault events?

    <p>Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'and/or' logic gate represent in its calculations?

    <p>P + Q – (P x Q)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which analysis method is informal and evaluates hypothetical situations?

    <p>What-if Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Cause & Effect Diagram, what are the 'six Ms' used to identify?

    <p>Manpower, Methods, Metrics, Machines, Materials, Minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which analysis method begins with an initiating event to explore potential consequences?

    <p>Event Tree Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)?

    <p>To anticipate hazards in the design phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Management Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT) aim to identify?

    <p>Total risk from operational inadequacies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following techniques uses deductive reasoning for analyzing human error rates?

    <p>Technique for Human Error Rate Prediction (THERP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary use of HAZOP in the design stage?

    <p>To identify deviations from intended design conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach does the Ishikawa cause-and-effect diagram utilize to improve quality?

    <p>Deductive reasoning through six Ms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met for an injury to be considered recordable by an employer?

    <p>The injury must result in loss of consciousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to OSHA, what elements define an organization’s culture?

    <p>Attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and shared characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary factor affecting management commitment to safety?

    <p>Recognizing the long-term benefits derived from safety efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a safety objective?

    <p>Increase submissions of safety suggestions to at least 15 by July 31st.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a reinforcer in workplace safety behavior?

    <p>Peer recognition for safe behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common benefit of developing a strong safety culture in an organization?

    <p>Improved productivity and low absenteeism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a criterion for a recordable injury?

    <p>Voluntary safety training attendance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a punisher in terms of workplace behavior?

    <p>It decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which safety goal properly exemplifies a general ambition?

    <p>Create a safety awareness campaign for employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a strong safety culture impact at-risk behaviors in a company?

    <p>It leads to a decrease in at-risk behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

    • OSHA was created within the Department of Labor
    • Primary responsibilities include:
      • Encouraging employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards and improve safety standards.
      • Researching occupational safety and health issues.
      • Establishing separate, but dependent, responsibilities and rights for employers and employees to improve safety.
      • Maintaining records of workplace injuries and illnesses, including training for competent personnel.
      • Developing mandatory safety and health standards and enforcing them.
    • OSHA covers all private sector employers with one or more workers in all 50 states and US territories.
    • OSHA regulations do not apply to:
      • Public sector employers (municipal, county, state, or federal government agencies)
      • Self-employed individuals
      • Family members operating a farm
      • Domestic household workers
    • OSHA rule 5-3 establishes the requirement for a warrant to enter a workplace for inspection.

    Horizontal and Vertical Standards

    • Horizontal standards are general standards that apply to all industries (e.g., fire prevention/protection)
    • Vertical standards apply to specific industries (e.g., construction safety)

    Employer Rights and Responsibilities

    • Employers have the right to examine workplace conditions for compliance with standards.
    • They are responsible for minimizing hazards, using proper warnings (colors, posters, labels), providing training, and maintaining required records.
    • Employers must provide access to employee medical records.

    Employee Rights and Responsibilities

    • Employees must read the OSHA poster.
    • They are responsible for following employer safety rules, wearing required gear, and reporting hazardous conditions.

    OSHA Inspections and Process

    • Employers must be informed of the reason for OSHA inspections.
    • Workers must be accompanied by the compliance officer during the inspection.
    • OSHA officers must maintain confidentiality of trade secrets.

    OSHA Citation Penalties

    • Penalties vary depending on the type of violation (serious, other-than-serious, posting requirements, failure to abate, willful or repeated)
    • Serious violations lead to penalties ranging from $1500 to $7000
    • Willful violations carry even larger penalties (up to $250,000 for corporations).

    OSHA Recordkeeping

    • Employers must keep records of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses related to work.
    • There are specified deadlines for posting and retaining citations.

    Other Topics

    • Contingency theory: no one best way to organize, lead or make decisions.
    • Systems theory: interdisciplinary framework for understanding how objects interact
    • Heinrich's domino theory: a personal injury results only when a hazard exists, through the fault of a person, machine or the environment
    • Energy theory: accidents involve the transfer of energy
    • Multiple Factor Theories: The 4 Ms, (man, machine, media, management)
    • Management theories: Likert's four systems of management (exploitative-authoritative, benevolent-authoritative, consultative, and participative) and McGregor's Theory X and Y
    • Management by Objectives
    • Strategic change management (John Kotter's Change Model and Kurt Lewin's Change Model)
    • Safety case approach
    • Risk summation method
    • Gap analysis (SMART goals)
    • Business continuity plan/Disaster recovery plan
    • OSHA Document Retention requirements (timeframes)

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    This quiz explores the origins, responsibilities, and scope of OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Learn about the agency's role in promoting workplace safety, its regulations, and the specific sectors it covers. Test your knowledge of how OSHA impacts employers and employees across the United States.

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