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Which aspect is NOT a problem associated with using injury/illness rates?
Which aspect is NOT a problem associated with using injury/illness rates?
Which of the following acronyms should health and safety goals and objectives adhere to?
Which of the following acronyms should health and safety goals and objectives adhere to?
What is a critical method for identifying training needs in health and safety program audits?
What is a critical method for identifying training needs in health and safety program audits?
What dimension is NOT considered as part of the measurement system for health and safety performance?
What dimension is NOT considered as part of the measurement system for health and safety performance?
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Which key element is essential for the effectiveness of a health and safety program?
Which key element is essential for the effectiveness of a health and safety program?
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What is the purpose of the OSHA recordkeeping system?
What is the purpose of the OSHA recordkeeping system?
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Which statement best describes recordable cases under OSHA regulations?
Which statement best describes recordable cases under OSHA regulations?
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What must employers do concerning work-related fatalities?
What must employers do concerning work-related fatalities?
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When is an injury or illness considered work-related according to OSHA?
When is an injury or illness considered work-related according to OSHA?
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What is true regarding the retention of OSHA 300/300A/301 forms?
What is true regarding the retention of OSHA 300/300A/301 forms?
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What constitutes restricted work according to OSHA guidelines?
What constitutes restricted work according to OSHA guidelines?
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What is the significance of the OSHA 300 Log for employers?
What is the significance of the OSHA 300 Log for employers?
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What is the maximum tracking period for calendar days away from work due to a recordable case?
What is the maximum tracking period for calendar days away from work due to a recordable case?
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How is tuberculosis classified on the OSHA 300 Log?
How is tuberculosis classified on the OSHA 300 Log?
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What is the primary purpose of benchmarking for companies?
What is the primary purpose of benchmarking for companies?
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Which type of benchmarking involves analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats?
Which type of benchmarking involves analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats?
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What aspect of a business is least influenced by organizational culture?
What aspect of a business is least influenced by organizational culture?
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In the context of benchmarking, what does a benchmark report primarily help determine?
In the context of benchmarking, what does a benchmark report primarily help determine?
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Collaborative benchmarking involves which of the following?
Collaborative benchmarking involves which of the following?
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Which of the following best describes the practice of peer benchmarking?
Which of the following best describes the practice of peer benchmarking?
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What initiates the benchmarking process within a company?
What initiates the benchmarking process within a company?
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Which technique is primarily used to identify potential hazards from single-fault events?
Which technique is primarily used to identify potential hazards from single-fault events?
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What does the 'and/or' logic gate represent in its calculations?
What does the 'and/or' logic gate represent in its calculations?
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Which analysis method is informal and evaluates hypothetical situations?
Which analysis method is informal and evaluates hypothetical situations?
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In a Cause & Effect Diagram, what are the 'six Ms' used to identify?
In a Cause & Effect Diagram, what are the 'six Ms' used to identify?
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Which analysis method begins with an initiating event to explore potential consequences?
Which analysis method begins with an initiating event to explore potential consequences?
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What is the primary goal of Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)?
What is the primary goal of Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)?
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What does the Management Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT) aim to identify?
What does the Management Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT) aim to identify?
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Which of the following techniques uses deductive reasoning for analyzing human error rates?
Which of the following techniques uses deductive reasoning for analyzing human error rates?
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What is a primary use of HAZOP in the design stage?
What is a primary use of HAZOP in the design stage?
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What approach does the Ishikawa cause-and-effect diagram utilize to improve quality?
What approach does the Ishikawa cause-and-effect diagram utilize to improve quality?
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What condition must be met for an injury to be considered recordable by an employer?
What condition must be met for an injury to be considered recordable by an employer?
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According to OSHA, what elements define an organization’s culture?
According to OSHA, what elements define an organization’s culture?
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What is a primary factor affecting management commitment to safety?
What is a primary factor affecting management commitment to safety?
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Which of the following is an example of a safety objective?
Which of the following is an example of a safety objective?
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What is considered a reinforcer in workplace safety behavior?
What is considered a reinforcer in workplace safety behavior?
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What is a common benefit of developing a strong safety culture in an organization?
What is a common benefit of developing a strong safety culture in an organization?
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Which of the following is not a criterion for a recordable injury?
Which of the following is not a criterion for a recordable injury?
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What characterizes a punisher in terms of workplace behavior?
What characterizes a punisher in terms of workplace behavior?
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Which safety goal properly exemplifies a general ambition?
Which safety goal properly exemplifies a general ambition?
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How does a strong safety culture impact at-risk behaviors in a company?
How does a strong safety culture impact at-risk behaviors in a company?
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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.