CIEE Legal, Safety, & Regulatory Compliance 4

Question 1

An employer implements an ergonomics program after receiving an OSHA citation under the General Duty Clause. The program includes hazard identification, job analysis, and control measures. Which element is also required by OSHA's recommended ergonomics program elements (per OSHA 3123)?

Accepted Answer

Management commitment, employee involvement, training, and medical management

Answer

OSHA's ergonomics program guidelines (OSHA 3123) identify management commitment, employee involvement, hazard identification, job analysis, controls, training, and medical management as core program elements.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the legal significance of an OSHA 'Notice' versus an OSHA 'Citation' issued after an ergonomic inspection?

Accepted Answer

A Notice requires abatement but carries no monetary penalty, while a Citation may carry both penalties and abatement requirements

Answer

OSHA Notices (de minimis or hazard alerts) carry no penalty, while Citations formally charge a violation and may include monetary penalties and mandatory abatement timelines.

Question 3

The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star status requires that a site's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) be at or below the national average for its industry. How does this relate to ergonomics program compliance?

Accepted Answer

VPP Star sites must demonstrate a proactive safety and health management system, which includes addressing ergonomic hazards as part of hazard prevention and control

Answer

VPP Star sites must demonstrate comprehensive safety and health management systems that address all hazards, including ergonomics, as part of their hazard prevention and control element.

Question 4

Under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), how did Congress change the definition of 'disability' as it relates to musculoskeletal impairments?

Accepted Answer

The ADAAA broadened the definition, making it easier for workers with MSDs to qualify as disabled even if symptoms are episodic or in remission

Answer

The ADAAA broadened coverage by clarifying that episodic conditions or those in remission are disabilities if they would substantially limit a major life activity when active.

Question 5

Which ANSI/HFES standard provides design criteria for visual display terminal (VDT) workstations used in office environments, and is frequently cited in U.S. ergonomic compliance programs?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/HFES 100-2007 (Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations)

Answer

ANSI/HFES 100-2007 provides human factors engineering criteria for computer workstations, covering monitors, keyboards, work surfaces, seating, and lighting.

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

CIEE Legal, Safety, & Regulatory Compliance 4