AEP Safety and Compliance 2

Question 1

Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to record each work-related injury or illness?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300

Answer

OSHA Form 300 is the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses used to record each individual incident.

Question 2

Under OSHA's general industry standards, which hierarchy of controls is preferred for reducing ergonomic risks?

Accepted Answer

Engineering controls first, then administrative, then PPE

Answer

The hierarchy prioritizes engineering controls (e.g., redesigning the workstation) before administrative controls and PPE.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

2 or more employees within 12 months

Answer

California's Section 5110 triggers when 2 or more employees performing identical tasks report MSDs within 12 months.

Question 4

Washington State's ergonomics rule (WAC 296-62-051) was repealed by voter initiative in 2003. Which agency originally promulgated it?

Accepted Answer

Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)

Answer

Washington State L&I promulgated the ergonomics rule, which was repealed by voters through Initiative 841 in 2003.

Question 5

Which NIOSH document provides the foundational guideline for evaluating manual material handling tasks using a composite score?

Accepted Answer

Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (1994)

Answer

The 1994 Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation details the composite Lifting Index for evaluating manual handling tasks.

(AEP) Associate Ergonomics Professional Practice Test

(AEP) Associate Ergonomics Professional Practice Test

AEP Safety and Compliance 2