CHSP Hazard Control Practices 4

Question 1

A healthcare facility is evaluating controls for a task where workers are exposed to aerosolized medications during compounding. Which control is MOST preferred under the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Install a biological safety cabinet for closed-system compounding

Answer

Engineering controls such as biological safety cabinets eliminate or reduce exposure at the source, ranking above PPE and administrative controls in the hierarchy.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses control of hazardous energy in healthcare maintenance operations?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147, the Lockout/Tagout standard, governs the control of hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Question 3

A hospital safety officer notices that staff are propping open fire doors to improve workflow. Which hazard control approach should be implemented first?

Accepted Answer

Replace fire doors with automatic closing mechanisms triggered by the fire alarm system

Answer

Automatic door closers are an engineering control that eliminates the behavior-based hazard without relying on staff compliance.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

To identify, assess, and control hazards associated with specific job tasks

Answer

A JHA systematically breaks down a job into steps to identify hazards at each step and implement appropriate controls before injury occurs.

Question 5

In the context of chemical hazard controls, what does the term 'substitution' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Replacing a hazardous chemical with a less hazardous one to perform the same task

Answer

Substitution involves replacing a hazardous substance or process with a safer alternative, ranked second in the hierarchy of controls after elimination.

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

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CHSP Hazard Control Practices 4