ASP Occupational Health and Medical Surveillance

Question 1

Under OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule (29 CFR 1904), which of the following criteria makes a work-related injury or illness OSHA recordable?

Accepted Answer

It results in days away from work, restricted duty, job transfer, loss of consciousness, or medical treatment beyond first aid

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It requires any visit to a medical clinic, including for first aid treatment

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It results in a workers' compensation claim being filed

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It occurs on company property regardless of whether medical care is needed

Question 2

A medical surveillance program for workers exposed to lead would most likely include which biological monitoring test?

Accepted Answer

Blood lead level (BLL) testing

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Pulmonary function testing (spirometry)

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Audiometric testing

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Urinary creatinine measurement

Question 3

Which OSHA form is used to record supplementary information about each recordable occupational injury or illness case?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report)

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OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)

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OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)

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OSHA Form 302 (Annual Summary Certification)

Question 4

An occupational health physician determines that a worker's carpal tunnel syndrome is 'work-related.' Under OSHA recordkeeping rules, this case is:

Accepted Answer

Recordable as a musculoskeletal disorder if it results in days away, restricted duty, or medical treatment beyond first aid

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Not recordable because musculoskeletal disorders are excluded from OSHA recordkeeping

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Recordable only if the worker files a workers' compensation claim

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Recordable only after a second physician confirms the diagnosis

Question 5

A fitness-for-duty (FFD) evaluation is most appropriately used when:

Accepted Answer

An employee is returning from extended medical leave and there is a question about whether they can safely perform their essential job functions

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Screening all job applicants before a conditional offer of employment is made

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Determining whether an employee's injury is work-related for OSHA recordkeeping

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Setting occupational exposure limits for a newly introduced chemical

Question 6

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer may require a medical examination of a current employee only when:

Accepted Answer

The examination is job-related and consistent with business necessity

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The employee has missed more than 10 days of work in a calendar year

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The employee requests a workplace accommodation

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The employer suspects drug or alcohol use