Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following are included in the employee's record?
Which of the following are included in the employee's record?
What is one purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?
What is one purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?
Which of the following should employers provide to inform employees about hazards of nonroutine tasks?
Which of the following should employers provide to inform employees about hazards of nonroutine tasks?
What is necessary for employers when different employers share the same workplace?
What is necessary for employers when different employers share the same workplace?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of information is contained within the written program for Hazard Communication Standard?
What type of information is contained within the written program for Hazard Communication Standard?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the time frame within which an employer must record an injury or illness on the 300 and 301 incident report after being informed about it?
What is the time frame within which an employer must record an injury or illness on the 300 and 301 incident report after being informed about it?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the penalty range for a Serious Violation where there is a substantial probability of serious harm?
What is the penalty range for a Serious Violation where there is a substantial probability of serious harm?
Signup and view all the answers
What is required of an employer after receiving a citation from OSHA?
What is required of an employer after receiving a citation from OSHA?
Signup and view all the answers
In the case of a Willful Violation leading to employee death, what is the maximum fine for an individual employer?
In the case of a Willful Violation leading to employee death, what is the maximum fine for an individual employer?
Signup and view all the answers
A Repeated Violation occurs when a similar violation is found upon reinspection within how many years?
A Repeated Violation occurs when a similar violation is found upon reinspection within how many years?
Signup and view all the answers
What defines an Other-than-Serious Violation?
What defines an Other-than-Serious Violation?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the penalty range for a Willful Violation committed by an employer?
What is the penalty range for a Willful Violation committed by an employer?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following must be reported within 8 hours of occurrence?
Which of the following must be reported within 8 hours of occurrence?
Signup and view all the answers
How long must OSHA 300 logs be maintained?
How long must OSHA 300 logs be maintained?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following scenarios does NOT qualify as a recordable injury or illness?
Which of the following scenarios does NOT qualify as a recordable injury or illness?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary defense for an employer regarding worker compensation claims?
What is the primary defense for an employer regarding worker compensation claims?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the meaning of TCIR in workplace injury metrics?
What is the meaning of TCIR in workplace injury metrics?
Signup and view all the answers
Which is NOT considered a recordable injury or illness?
Which is NOT considered a recordable injury or illness?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following illnesses requires a reportable injury if diagnosed by a physician?
Which of the following illnesses requires a reportable injury if diagnosed by a physician?
Signup and view all the answers
What must be done if a needlestick injury occurs?
What must be done if a needlestick injury occurs?
Signup and view all the answers
What constitutes restricted work according to OSHA recordkeeping rules?
What constitutes restricted work according to OSHA recordkeeping rules?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of ballast in the context of the Experience Modification Rate (EMR)?
What is the purpose of ballast in the context of the Experience Modification Rate (EMR)?
Signup and view all the answers
What does a unity modification of 1.0 signify in workers' compensation rates?
What does a unity modification of 1.0 signify in workers' compensation rates?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary method for calculating expected losses?
What is the primary method for calculating expected losses?
Signup and view all the answers
Which factor is crucial for the specifics of a return-to-work/light duty program?
Which factor is crucial for the specifics of a return-to-work/light duty program?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a required condition for employers in most states concerning workers' compensation insurance?
What is a required condition for employers in most states concerning workers' compensation insurance?
Signup and view all the answers
In terms of workers' compensation costs management, what is a recommended strategy?
In terms of workers' compensation costs management, what is a recommended strategy?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following describes the expected loss ratio factor?
Which of the following describes the expected loss ratio factor?
Signup and view all the answers
Which aspect does NOT directly influence the return-to-work/light duty program?
Which aspect does NOT directly influence the return-to-work/light duty program?
Signup and view all the answers
What is primarily assessed to ensure fairness in expected losses calculation?
What is primarily assessed to ensure fairness in expected losses calculation?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the potential effect of an effective program on employees' wage loss?
What is the potential effect of an effective program on employees' wage loss?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a return-to-work program?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a return-to-work program?
Signup and view all the answers
Which statement regarding the identification of potential jobs for modified duty is accurate?
Which statement regarding the identification of potential jobs for modified duty is accurate?
Signup and view all the answers
How does a return-to-work program affect the abuse of the workers’ compensation system?
How does a return-to-work program affect the abuse of the workers’ compensation system?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done to effectively communicate a return-to-work program to employees?
What should be done to effectively communicate a return-to-work program to employees?
Signup and view all the answers
What impact does an effective return-to-work program have on vocational rehabilitation?
What impact does an effective return-to-work program have on vocational rehabilitation?
Signup and view all the answers
In what way can a return-to-work program enhance the company’s image?
In what way can a return-to-work program enhance the company’s image?
Signup and view all the answers
What benefit is associated with the speed of recovery in a return-to-work program?
What benefit is associated with the speed of recovery in a return-to-work program?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a suggested practice for ensuring a return-to-work program is effective?
What is a suggested practice for ensuring a return-to-work program is effective?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following statements about medical costs associated with return-to-work programs is correct?
Which of the following statements about medical costs associated with return-to-work programs is correct?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards
Willful Violation
Willful Violation
The employer intentionally knew about a hazard and chose not to fix it.
Serious Violation
Serious Violation
A violation that is likely to cause serious harm or death.
Other-than-Serious Violation
Other-than-Serious Violation
A violation that has a connection to job safety but is unlikely to cause death or serious injury.
Repeated Violation
Repeated Violation
Signup and view all the flashcards
Recordable Injury/Illness Reporting
Recordable Injury/Illness Reporting
Signup and view all the flashcards
OSHA Citation Issuance
OSHA Citation Issuance
Signup and view all the flashcards
Citation Posting
Citation Posting
Signup and view all the flashcards
OSHA 300 Log
OSHA 300 Log
Signup and view all the flashcards
Recordable Injury or Illness
Recordable Injury or Illness
Signup and view all the flashcards
Latent Injury or Illness
Latent Injury or Illness
Signup and view all the flashcards
Retention Period for OSHA 300 Logs
Retention Period for OSHA 300 Logs
Signup and view all the flashcards
Assumption of Risk
Assumption of Risk
Signup and view all the flashcards
Return-to-Work Programs
Return-to-Work Programs
Signup and view all the flashcards
Benefits of Return-to-Work Programs
Benefits of Return-to-Work Programs
Signup and view all the flashcards
Reducing Workers' Compensation Abuse
Reducing Workers' Compensation Abuse
Signup and view all the flashcards
Controlling Medical Costs
Controlling Medical Costs
Signup and view all the flashcards
Improving Morale and Employee Relations
Improving Morale and Employee Relations
Signup and view all the flashcards
Reducing Permanent Disability
Reducing Permanent Disability
Signup and view all the flashcards
Reducing Reinjury Risk
Reducing Reinjury Risk
Signup and view all the flashcards
Reducing Litigation
Reducing Litigation
Signup and view all the flashcards
Job Identification for Modified Duty
Job Identification for Modified Duty
Signup and view all the flashcards
Early Reporting of Injuries and Illnesses
Early Reporting of Injuries and Illnesses
Signup and view all the flashcards
Expected Losses
Expected Losses
Signup and view all the flashcards
Ballast
Ballast
Signup and view all the flashcards
Unity Modification
Unity Modification
Signup and view all the flashcards
Return-to-Work/Light Duty Program
Return-to-Work/Light Duty Program
Signup and view all the flashcards
Restrictions
Restrictions
Signup and view all the flashcards
Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirement
Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirement
Signup and view all the flashcards
Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Return-to-Work/Light Duty Policy
Return-to-Work/Light Duty Policy
Signup and view all the flashcards
Specificity of Return-to-Work Policies
Specificity of Return-to-Work Policies
Signup and view all the flashcards
Job Modification
Job Modification
Signup and view all the flashcards
Employee Medical Record
Employee Medical Record
Signup and view all the flashcards
Hazard Communication Standard
Hazard Communication Standard
Signup and view all the flashcards
Written Program Content
Written Program Content
Signup and view all the flashcards
Employer's Responsibility
Employer's Responsibility
Signup and view all the flashcards
Employee Training
Employee Training
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Domain 9: Low & Ethics
- Encourages employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards and implement or improve safety and health standards.
- Provides research and development of innovative ways to deal with occupational safety and health problems.
- Establishes separate responsibilities and rights for employers and employees to create better safety and health conditions.
- Maintains reporting and record-keeping to monitor job-related injuries and illnesses, and establishes training programs to grow the number of competent occupational safety and health professionals.
- Develops mandatory safety and health standards and enforces them effectively.
- OSHA has no legal authority to shut down a work site.
OSHA Inspections and Process
- The employer must be told why the inspection is occurring.
- The employer must be given the OSHA compliance officer's identification.
- Employers must accompany the officer during the inspection.
- The confidentiality of any trade secrets observed by an OSHA compliance officer must be ensured during the inspection.
Inspections Priorities
- Imminent danger situations
- Catastrophes and fatal accidents
- Employee complaints
- Programmed high-hazard inspections
- Follow-up inspections
OSHA Citation Penalties
- Other-than-Serious Violation: $0 to $1000
- Serious Violation: $1500 to $7000
- Willful Violation: $5000 to $70,000 (or $250,000/$500,000 for corporations with fatalities)
- Repeated Violation (previous 3 years): Up to $70,000 per violation
- Failure to Abate: Up to $7000 per day after abatement deadline
- Falsifying records: $10,000 or up to 6 months in jail, or both
- Violating postings: $7000
- Assaulting/resisting/opposing/intimidating/interfering: Up to $5000 and/or up to 3 years imprisonment
Types of Standards
- Horizontal Standards: Apply to all industries and employers (e.g., fire prevention, respiratory regulation)
- Vertical Standards: Apply only to particular industries and employers (e.g., construction standards)
- Performance Standards: Specify the end result to be achieved, not the methodology (e.g., HAZCOM)
- Specification Standards: Fixed requirements for dimensions, materials, types, etc. (e.g., guardrails)
Types of Persons
- Competent Person: Capable of identifying hazards and taking corrective measures
- Authorized Person: Assigned by employer for specific tasks or locations
- Designated Person: Same as Authorized Person
- Qualified Person: Possesses a degree, certificate, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience to solve problems in a specific area.
Record Keeping
- OSHA 300 form (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)
- OSHA 300-A form (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)
- OSHA 301 form (Injury and Illness Incident Report)
- Employers must record recordable injuries or illnesses within seven days.
- Records must be kept for 5 years.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz covers the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and processes for ensuring workplace safety. It includes information about employer and employee responsibilities, inspection procedures, and the development of safety protocols. Test your knowledge on how OSHA protects workers.