Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to record each work-related injury or illness?
Answer: OSHA Form 300
OSHA Form 300 is the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses used to record each individual incident.
Under OSHA's general industry standards, which hierarchy of controls is preferred for reducing ergonomic risks?
Answer: Engineering controls first, then administrative, then PPE
The hierarchy prioritizes engineering controls (e.g., redesigning the workstation) before administrative controls and PPE.
California's ergonomics regulation (Title 8, Section 5110) applies to employers when how many employees performing the same work experience MSDs within a defined period?
Answer: 2 or more employees within 12 months
California's Section 5110 triggers when 2 or more employees performing identical tasks report MSDs within 12 months.
Washington State's ergonomics rule (WAC 296-62-051) was repealed by voter initiative in 2003. Which agency originally promulgated it?
Answer: Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)
Washington State L&I promulgated the ergonomics rule, which was repealed by voters through Initiative 841 in 2003.
Which NIOSH document provides the foundational guideline for evaluating manual material handling tasks using a composite score?
Answer: Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (1994)
The 1994 Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation details the composite Lifting Index for evaluating manual handling tasks.
Under OSHA's recordkeeping rule, which condition classifies a musculoskeletal disorder as OSHA-recordable?
Answer: The MSD results in days away from work, restricted duty, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness
An MSD is OSHA-recordable if it results in days away, job transfer/restriction, or medical treatment beyond first aid.
Which ANSI/HFES standard provides guidelines for human factors in the design of electronic visual display terminals (VDTs)?
Answer: ANSI/HFES 100
ANSI/HFES 100 covers human factors engineering of VDT workstations, addressing display, keyboard, and environmental factors.