Workplace Safety and Incident Reporting

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What is the first step you should take if you are injured at work?

Complete an incident report yourself

Conduct an accident investigation

Report the injury to your supervisor immediately

Seek necessary medical attention (correct)

What must supervisors do after receiving a report of a work-related injury?

Immediately investigate the accident on-site

Notify Cal/OSHA without further investigation

Complete an incident report using the appropriate form (correct)

Determine the level of disciplinary action needed

Which of the following defines a 'serious injury or illness'?

An injury that results in permanent disfigurement (correct)

Any illness that requires medical observation only

Any injury requiring a doctor’s visit

An injury that only results in lost workdays

Who is responsible for conducting an accident investigation?

The supervisor, along with selected personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical reason for reporting work-related injuries swiftly?

To avoid disciplinary actions for late reporting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should supervisors avoid during accident investigations?

Assigning blame to the employee involved Signup and view all the answers

What role does the campus Environmental Health and Safety Office play in incidents?

They provide the forms for incident reporting Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if an employee fails to report an injury in a timely manner?

They may face disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you encounter an unsafe condition while working?

Report it to a supervisor or designated individual Signup and view all the answers

What is required before an employee can undertake potentially hazardous work activities?

Receiving appropriate training and authorization Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for employees to understand safe work procedures?

To protect against injury and illness and improve the work environment Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do before using chemicals in the workplace?

Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to understand the hazards Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential consequence of engaging in hazardous work without proper training?

Injury and disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

What role does maintaining a neat and orderly work area play in employee safety?

It can help prevent accidents and injuries Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do to prepare for emergencies in the workplace?

Know emergency procedures and what actions to take Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about mechanical safeguards is true?

They must always be in use and kept in place Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do when new substances or processes are introduced into the workplace?

Provide training to relevant employees regarding new hazards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a supervisor regarding safety?

Funding safety training programs Signup and view all the answers

What legal repercussions may supervisors face for negligence leading to employee injury or illness?

Imprisonment or fines depending on the severity Signup and view all the answers

How are supervisors expected to demonstrate safe work practices to employees?

By setting examples and ensuring understanding of procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations requires immediate supervisor action?

When new hazards are recognized or introduced Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of safety are supervisors NOT responsible for understanding?

The budget for the safety program Signup and view all the answers

Which role do supervisors play in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program?

They are key figures in its establishment and success Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to enhance the effectiveness of safety training in the workplace?

Supervisors should assist in identifying safety deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inspections

Local government regulators, such as the State Fire Marshal, conduct campuswide inspections periodically.

Incident Investigation and Hazard Correction

In case of injury or illness due to work activities, seek immediate medical attention.
Report the incident to your supervisor immediately after receiving medical attention.
Failure to report promptly can result in disciplinary action.
Supervisors must complete an incident report using the appropriate form from the campus Environmental Health and Safety Office.
Serious injuries or illnesses require immediate reporting to the campus contact and Cal/OSHA.
A "Serious injury or illness" is defined as an injury or illness requiring hospitalization beyond medical observation or diagnostic testing, or resulting in an amputation, loss of eye, or serious permanent disfigurement.
Accident investigations are conducted by the supervisor, Environmental Health and Safety/risk management personnel, or other individuals appointed by the administrator.
The purpose of accident investigations is to identify the root cause and not to assign blame.

Training

Training is required for all new employees, when new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment are introduced, whenever new or previously recognized hazards become known, and to ensure supervisors are familiar with hazards their employees face.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Supervisors are responsible for enforcing the safety program within their department.
Supervisors must ensure employees are appropriately trained for their tasks.
Supervisors must assist in identifying and correcting safety deficiencies within their work areas.
Supervisors play a key role in the establishment and success of the campus's Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
They are responsible for being familiar with safety hazards, recognizing those hazards, understanding potential effects, and knowing rules, procedures, and work practices to control exposure.
Supervisors should communicate regularly with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure proper addressing of hazards, controls, and training.
Supervisors should convey safe work practices by setting good examples, instructing employees, and ensuring they understand and follow safe procedures.
Performing potentially hazardous work without proper training can lead to injury and disciplinary action.

Employee Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Properly store used equipment, replace damaged equipment, clean up after a project, close cabinet doors, etc.
Direct concerns about situations requiring a higher level of administrative action to the appropriate vice president or administrator through the chain of command.
Do not participate in hazardous work activities for which you are not properly trained (e.g., electrical work).
All employees must understand that preventing injuries and illnesses depends on everyone's actions.
Employees should be familiar with safe work procedures for their jobs, how these procedures protect against injury and illness, and the benefits of these procedures.
Employees should not undertake a job until they have received instruction on how to do it properly and safely and have been authorized to perform the job.
No employee should undertake a job that appears to be unsafe.
No employee should use chemicals without understanding their hazards and reviewing the corresponding Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Mechanical safeguards must always be in use and kept in place.
Employees must report all unsafe conditions encountered during work to a supervisor or designated individual.
Employees must know what to do in emergencies in the workplace.

Recognition and Discipline

Negligence on the part of a supervisor or manager that results in an employee injury or illness can be punished by imprisonment or fine.

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This quiz covers essential procedures related to workplace safety inspections and incident reporting. It emphasizes the importance of immediate action following workplace injuries, including medical attention and timely reporting to supervisors. Gain a better understanding of how incidents are managed and the roles of local regulators in ensuring safety.