Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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According to LA County policy, what must an employee do if they witness workplace violence or a credible threat?
Answer: Report it immediately to their supervisor or security
LA County's workplace violence prevention policy requires immediate reporting to supervisors or security to ensure prompt intervention.
Which of the following is a key requirement of California's Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP)?
Answer: Maintaining a written program that includes hazard identification and correction
California law (CCR Title 8, Section 3203) mandates a written IIPP covering hazard identification, correction, training, and recordkeeping.
What is 'phishing' in the context of information security compliance?
Answer: A deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information via fraudulent electronic communication
Phishing uses fraudulent emails or messages to trick employees into revealing credentials or sensitive data.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a clerical employee requests an ergonomic chair for a documented back condition. The employer's correct response is to:
Answer: Engage in an interactive process to determine if the accommodation is reasonable
The ADA requires employers to engage in an interactive process with employees to determine reasonable accommodations for documented disabilities.
How should confidential county documents be disposed of when no longer needed?
Answer: Shredded using a cross-cut or micro-cut shredder
Cross-cut or micro-cut shredding renders confidential documents unreadable and is the accepted method for secure disposal.
What is the purpose of a 'chain of custody' procedure for documents or evidence in a county office?
Answer: To ensure accountability and integrity by tracking who handled materials
Chain of custody documents each transfer of materials, preserving integrity and providing an auditable trail.
When using county-issued computer equipment, employees are generally prohibited from:
Answer: Using the device for unauthorized personal purposes or installing unapproved software
County acceptable-use policies restrict government-issued equipment to official business, prohibiting personal use and unapproved software.