Industry Regulations Flashcards
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Lifting Equation is referenced in ergonomic guidelines. What is NIOSH's regulatory role compared to OSHA's?
Answer: NIOSH conducts research and makes recommendations, while OSHA sets and enforces standards
NIOSH is a research agency within CDC that develops scientific recommendations; OSHA is the regulatory enforcement agency within the Department of Labor.
Washington State's ergonomics rule for the service sector and retail establishments (WAC 296-62-051) was notable because it was:
Answer: Repealed by a voter initiative in 2003, similar to the federal OSHA rule repeal
Washington State's ergonomics rule was overturned by Initiative 841 in 2003, just two years after it took effect.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) include ergonomic information in which section?
Answer: Ergonomic hazards are not required to be addressed in SDS documents
The HazCom Standard and SDS format are designed for chemical hazards; ergonomic hazards from tool use or lifting are not covered by SDS requirements.
The ISO 11228 series of standards addresses manual handling. What is covered in ISO 11228-3?
Answer: Handling of low loads at high frequency (repetitive handling)
ISO 11228-3 specifically covers ergonomic recommendations for handling of low loads at high frequency, addressing repetitive tasks.
Under OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), what ergonomics-related expectation is placed on participating employers?
Answer: Ergonomic hazard identification and control must be part of the worksite safety and health management system
VPP applicants must demonstrate comprehensive safety and health management systems that include identifying and controlling all recognized hazards, including ergonomic hazards.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance on pandemic-related ergonomics established which key principle regarding remote workers?
Answer: Reasonable accommodation obligations under the ADA extend to remote work arrangements
The ADA's reasonable accommodation requirements apply regardless of work location, so employers must consider ergonomic accommodations for remote workers with qualifying disabilities.
Which OSHA standard specifically requires employers to evaluate tool and equipment ergonomics in the construction industry?
Answer: There is no construction-specific OSHA ergonomics standard; the General Duty Clause applies
Like other industries, construction lacks a specific OSHA ergonomics standard, so ergonomic hazards are addressed through the General Duty Clause.