Public Health and Safety Procedures Quiz

BCSP Procedures

• BCSP notifies the individual and requests evidence that the complaint is false.
• The individual may choose to retain their BCSP certification or status and discontinue use of the degree.
• Failure to respond within 30 days may result in disciplinary action.
• A second valid complaint against the same person will result in disciplinary action.

Government Printing Office (GPO)

• The GPO provides copies of government publications, including safety and health topics.
• The Superintendent of Documents manages these publications.

FDA

• The FDA protects the public from impure and unsafe foods, drugs, and cosmetics.

CDC

• The CDC works 24/7 to prevent health, safety and security threats.
• The CDC addresses chronic and acute, preventable and curable diseases.
• CDC supports communities and citizens in maintaining health and safety.

NIOSH

• NIOSH assures safe working conditions for all workers.
• NIOSH develops safety and health standards.
• NIOSH conducts research and performs related activities.

FEMA

• FEMA is concerned with all forms of transportation.

DOT

• The DOT protects public health and safety & environment through licensing & regulation of nuclear energy.

NRC

• Regulates the use of nuclear energy.

Assumption of Risk

• Employees accept the risks associated with their jobs.
• By accepting a job, employees forfeit the right to compensation for resulting injuries.

Contributory Negligence

• Employees contribute to their injuries, thus unable to sue for compensation.

Fellow-Servant Rule

• Employers are not liable for injuries caused by the negligence of a coworker.

Wisconsin (1911)

• First official state law covering workers' compensation.

OSHRC

• The OSHRC settles disputes arising from OSHA violations by employers.
• They adjudicate disagreements of employers' compliance with OSHA standards .

Nongovernment Organizations

• These organizations develop and publish standards in specific fields of interest.

Consensus Standards

• Voluntary standards organizations; ANSI, and ASTM publish standards on various topics.
• They may be adopted by government agencies.

ANSI and ASTM Standards

• Develop and publish safety and health standards.
• A wide range of topics that include safety and health.

NFPA Standards

• Publishes the National Fire Code.

ISO Standards

• Develop and publish international standards

No-Fault Concept

• Workers give up the right to sue employers for work-related injuries.
• Employees and employers balance rights regarding work related injuries.

Workers' Compensation Laws

• Replace lost income and provide prompt medical treatment.
• Limit litigation and financial burdens on charities.
• Promote accident reduction and improve worker rehabilitation.

Eligibility Criteria - Federal Employees Compensation Act

• Covers injuries sustained while performing job duties.
• Covers injuries resulting from employment-related diseases

Temporary Total Disability

• Unable to work due to injury, with no work capacity remaining after recovery.

Temporary Partial Disability

• Unable to perform regular job duties due to injury.
• Capable of less demanding work with reduced capacity.

Permanent Partial Disability

• Some permanent reduction in work capability but capable of gainful employment.

Permanent Total Disability

• Unable to perform any gainful employment.
• Loss of major body parts.

Benefits of Compensation

• Medical and burial expenses.
• Compensation for loss of wages.
• Rehabilitation, when available.
• Commonly, 66.67% of average salary paid until workers recovery.

Whole-Man Theory

• Disability is based on the loss of function.
• Uses percentages of full function capacity.

Lost Wages | Loss of Potential Earnings

• Compensation is calculated based on expected loss of earnings.

Duration of Disability

• Time period that job-related disability lasts.

Types of Insurance

• State-operated insurance, private insurance, and self-insured benefits.
• Premiums for insurance vary widely with employment types.

Manual Rates (Payroll)

• Premiums multiplied by the experience modification rate (EMR).
• Calculated using actual lost against expected lost.

Safety Professional's Role

• Ensure safety programs exist.
• Report injuries and file insurance claims.
• Coordinate the process of returning an injured employee to work.

Warranty

• Manufacturer or seller is liable for certain injuries caused by their products.
• Based on three theories; warranty, negligence, and strict liability.

Negligence

• Conduct or actions that cause harm and injuries.

Strict Liability

• Manufacturers may be liable for injuries unrelated to negligence.
• For products considered unreasonably dangerous.

Tort Law

• Deals with civil wrongdoing.

Risk Sharing

• Provides insurance for risks associated with products.

Product Liability Evidence

• Defects in products cause harm, negligence, and defective design/manufacturing.
• The product must be defective when it left the seller's possession.

Statute of Limitations

• Time limits for filing lawsuits involving product liability varies by legal jurisdictions.

Lawsuit Process

• Complaint, discovery, and trial, settlement.
• Litigation may include expert witnesses and determining liability.

Reducing Liability

• Limiting the parties in negligence-based lawsuits to those directly involved in the transaction.
• Determining the principle that a particular accident shows negligence on its own.

Private

• Limiting the parties involved

Consumer warning labels

• Required by law, for products that can cause harm.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

• The accident's evident nature indicates negligence.

Corporate Probation

• Imposed by a court on companies that have committed criminal offences.

Adverse Publicity Orders

• Court orders that companies conduct and alter their behavior.

No-Fault Compensation

• Injuries or damages that don't require the injured party to prove fault against the employer.

Fault Compensation

• Injury compensation, but the injured party has to show fault in the employer to receive compensation.

Compensatory Damages

• Financial compensation for the loss of a job due to injuries.

Punitive Damages

• Financial compensation for excessive or malicious conduct by an employer.

Anticipatory Repudiation

• One party declares to not fulfill contract obligations.

Unenforceable Contracts

• Lack of capacity, fraud, duress or undue influence, misrepresentation, may void a contract

Contract Completion

• Agreement & performance.
• Parties agree to end contract.
• External event significantly changes contract terms.
• Breach of contract.

Demented/Senile Disabilities

• State laws define responsibilities.

Epilepsy Disorder/UTSA

• Disorders' legal aspects.

Mutual Consent of Parties

• Agreement for contract terms.

Stock Insurance/President Regan-CBA/Insurance for employees

• Employee insurance coverage for accidental injuries.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Variances

• Permissible deviations based on particular contexts.

Safety Bill of Rights

• Employee rights to a safe workplace.

Underwriter's Laboratories(UL) and Factory Mutual(FM)

• Organizations that provide product safety certifications

FOIA

• Freedom of information act.

Low Fence

• Minimum threshold for hearing impairment.

High Fence

• Defining extreme hearing loss.

Estimated Premium Calculations

• Calculating the premium based on factors like number of employees, average salary, and experience modifier.

Exclusive Remedy

• Only workers' compensation remedies are available in specific states.

Products Fitness

• Analyzed by manufacturers via direct analysis or "cradle-to-grave" analysis.

San Francisco Earthquake and Fire 1906

• Demonstrated damage impact and losses.
• Significant event that causes loss of lives and injuries.

Bhopal Disaster

• Historical event demonstrating dangers to health and safety.

Performance Standard

• Describes a desired outcome or result.

Hold Harmless Agreement/Indemnity

• One party agrees to bear the liability of the other party.

Stare Decisis

• Stands by decided cases or precedence.

Due Diligence

• Process of reasonable care to avoid harm.

Intrapreneurs

• Employees who develop business ventures that increase efficiency.

Management by Objectives (MBO)

• Employees develop goals for efficiency.

Records for manufacturing phases

• Necessary documentation of production steps

Express Warranty

• Ensuring product functionality based on promises, descriptions, and performance.

Defective Product Responsibility

• Manufacturer's accountability for defects.

Strict Liability

• Products accountability even if manufacturers didn't act negligently.

Mutual/Stock Insurance

• Insurance by a stock insurance company.

Boiler and Machinery

• Machinery insurance.

Underwriter

• Risk management and financing.

Product Recall

• Important for potential safety issues that products can cause.

Safety Professional Insurance

• Safety professionals' insurance for liabilities.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

• Federal law protecting investors.

Model Uniform Products Liability Act

• Provides guidance for product liability laws.

Software FTA

• Software related to data analysis that can help investigate data losses.

Breach of Warranty

• Product failure to adhere to the agreed upon specifications.

General Liability

• Covers commercial and professional activities.

Umbrella Coverage

• Extended coverage beyond standard limits.

Whistleblower Protection

• Protection for employees that report unsafe conditions.

Impairment Ratings

• Calculating disability impacts.

Life Expectancy

• Expected life span.

Utilization Review

• Verification of medical need and treatment.

General data protection regulations

• European Union regulation regarding personal data

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

• Regulating financial transactions.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

• Protecting children's online information.

Emergency Instruments

• Devices used in immediate situations, often critical for emergencies.

Marshal v. Barlow/OSHA Inspector

• Supreme Court ruling regarding OSHA inspection warrants.

OSHA Inspection Warrant

• OSHA inspector must have a warrant

Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)

• Regulating consumer product safety.

Consumer Product Safety Act

• Enforces product safety standards.

Strict Liability Claim

• Product liability claims based on product defects.

Complaint/Discovery/Trial/Settling

• Stages of a legal procedure

Obviously Peril

• Obvious dangers.

Good Samaritan Law

• Providing help for injured people. Involves giving care in an emergency situation.

Insurance Contracts

• Declaring the insured, defining risks and coverage, stating conditions for coverage.

Attractive Nuisance

• Liability for injuries to children due to dangerous objects.

Torts

• Negligence in different circumstances; intentional wrongdoing; strict liability

Intentional Torts

• Intentionally inflicting harm.

Negligent Torts

• Negligence leading to accidental injury or damage.

Strict Liability Torts

• Products liability: companies are responsible if products harm others.

Battery

• Intentional physical contact.

Assault

• Intention to cause harm or fear, though no actual physical contact.

Test your knowledge about key protocols and organizations involved in public health and safety, such as FDA, CDC, NIOSH, and BCSP. This quiz covers complaint procedures and the role of government publications in safety topics. Help ensure you are informed about these critical procedures and agencies.