CCO CCO Facility Management & Safety Protocols 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard primarily governs worker safety when handling human remains at a crematory?
- OSHA 1910.119 (Process Safety Management)
- OSHA 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens Standard) (Correct answer)
- OSHA 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces)
- OSHA 1910.217 (Mechanical Power Presses)
Correct answer: OSHA 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens Standard)
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (1910.1030) requires crematory workers to use PPE, follow exposure control plans, and receive hepatitis B vaccination offers.
Question 2: What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when handling unembalmed human remains?
- Only a face mask
- Gloves only
- Gloves, gown or apron, eye protection, and face shield or mask (Correct answer)
- Hard hat and steel-toed boots only
Correct answer: Gloves, gown or apron, eye protection, and face shield or mask
Handling unembalmed remains requires full PPE including gloves, a protective gown or apron, and eye/face protection to prevent bloodborne pathogen exposure.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a written Exposure Control Plan required by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
- To document equipment maintenance schedules
- To identify exposure risks and outline methods to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens (Correct answer)
- To satisfy insurance requirements only
- To provide emergency evacuation procedures
Correct answer: To identify exposure risks and outline methods to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens
The Exposure Control Plan documents how the facility will protect workers from bloodborne pathogen exposure through engineering controls, PPE, and work practices.
Question 4: What is the recommended minimum ventilation requirement for a crematory preparation room?
- Positive pressure with recirculated air
- Negative pressure with dedicated exhaust that does not recirculate to occupied areas (Correct answer)
- Natural ventilation through open windows
- No specific ventilation requirement exists
Correct answer: Negative pressure with dedicated exhaust that does not recirculate to occupied areas
Crematory prep rooms should have negative pressure with dedicated exhaust to the outside, preventing potentially contaminated air from circulating to other areas.
Question 5: How frequently should a crematory conduct fire safety inspections of the retort room?
- Annually only
- Monthly as part of a regular safety inspection program, and after any incident (Correct answer)
- Only when required by the fire marshal
- No specific schedule is required
Correct answer: Monthly as part of a regular safety inspection program, and after any incident
Regular monthly safety inspections identify fire hazards, ensure fire suppression systems are functional, and document compliance with safety protocols.
Question 6: What must a crematory maintain to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)?
- A list of all deceased persons cremated
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals used at the facility (Correct answer)
- A daily temperature log
- A record of all injuries and illnesses only
Correct answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals used at the facility
OSHA's HazCom Standard requires Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals, employee training on chemical hazards, and proper labeling of chemical containers.
CCO CCO Facility Management & Safety Protocols 1
Which OSHA standard primarily governs worker safety when handling human remains at a crematory?