Workplace Safety

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According to the text, when is COVID-19 considered a recordable illness for employers?

If a worker is infected outside of work

If a worker is infected as a result of performing their work-related duties (correct)

If a worker is infected due to personal travel

If a worker is infected while on vacation

Which of the following statements about OSHA-approved State Plans is true?

They have less stringent requirements than OSHA

They are not required to have standards and enforcement programs

They are only applicable to certain industries

They are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as OSHA's (correct)

What is the aim of the Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) standard?

To prevent worker illness from infectious diseases that can be transmitted by inhaling air that contains viruses, bacteria, or other disease-causing organisms (correct)

To require mandatory testing for all workers in California

To enforce stricter safety measures for certain industries

To provide guidance for healthcare employers in California

According to the text, which employers must comply with the OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard?

Healthcare workplace settings Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act require employers to provide?

A safe and healthful workplace Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how is COVID-19 primarily transmitted?

Through aerosol transmission of particles Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is recommended to wear a mask in public indoor settings?

Fully vaccinated people Signup and view all the answers

According to the CDC, breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people occur in only a _____ proportion of people who are fully vaccinated, even with the Delta variant.

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What does the CDC recommend for fully vaccinated people to reduce their risk of becoming infected with the Delta variant and potentially spreading it to others?

Getting booster shots Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions may affect workers' ability to have a full immune response to vaccination?

Prior transplant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for the virus that causes COVID-19?

Inhalation of aerosolized particles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why employers should proactively inform employees about their legal right to PPE as a reasonable accommodation for their disability?

To provide adequate protection to workers Signup and view all the answers

In what situation might a worker want to wear a face shield in addition to a face covering?

If they have a family member at higher risk for severe illness Signup and view all the answers

When should employers provide workers with replacements for wet and soiled face coverings?

Daily or more frequently, as needed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended measure to protect workers from COVID-19 in the workplace?

Increasing the number of unvaccinated workers in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What type of face coverings should workers wear in the workplace?

Face coverings made of at least two layers of tightly woven breathable fabric Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary for employers to provide PPE to protect workers from exposure to COVID-19?

Only when mandated by federal, state, or local requirements Signup and view all the answers

What should employers consider when designing and installing barriers to separate workers in the workplace?

The height and posture of affected workers Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm?

Employers Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should fully vaccinated people wear a mask in public indoor settings?

In areas of substantial or high transmission and if they have had a known exposure to someone with COVID-19 and have not had a subsequent negative test 3-5 days after exposure Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should employers do to protect unvaccinated and otherwise at-risk workers and mitigate the spread of COVID-19?

Require workers to wear masks and practice physical distancing Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should employers do if a worker is infected with COVID-19 or has had close contact with someone who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2?

Require the worker to stay home and get tested immediately Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is prohibited by Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

Retaliation against employees for exercising their rights under the OSH Act Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program enforce?

Provisions of more than 20 industry-specific federal laws protecting employees from retaliation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does OSHA encourage workers who suffer retaliation to do?

Submit a complaint to OSHA as soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does OSHA urge employers to do regarding COVID-19 vaccination?

Provide paid time off for workers to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects Signup and view all the answers