aPHR Workplace Safety 4

Question 1

Which federal agency administers workers' compensation benefits for federal civilian employees?

Accepted Answer

Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)

Answer

The OWCP within the Department of Labor administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), providing workers' compensation for federal civilian workers.

Question 2

An employer wants to reduce ergonomic injuries among warehouse workers. Which intervention directly addresses the root cause of musculoskeletal disorders?

Accepted Answer

Redesigning workstations to reduce repetitive motion and awkward postures

Answer

Workstation redesign is an engineering control that addresses the root cause of musculoskeletal disorders by reducing exposure to ergonomic risk factors.

Question 3

Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), before an employee is required to use a respirator, the employer must ensure:

Accepted Answer

A physician or licensed health care professional (PLHCP) provides medical clearance

Answer

OSHA requires that employees receive medical clearance from a PLHCP before being assigned a respirator, ensuring they are physically capable of wearing it safely.

Question 4

The 'hierarchy of controls' places administrative controls in which position relative to engineering controls and PPE?

Accepted Answer

More effective than PPE but less effective than engineering controls

Answer

Administrative controls (e.g., job rotation, training, work rules) are less effective than engineering controls because they rely on human behavior, but more effective than PPE.

Question 5

Which OSHA standard requires employers in construction and general industry to protect employees working near open-sided floors or holes from fall hazards?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D)

Answer

OSHA's Walking-Working Surfaces standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D) covers fall protection requirements including guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems.

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR Workplace Safety 4