Health and Safety Programs Flashcards
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A hearing conservation program is required when workers are exposed to a time-weighted average noise level of:
Answer: 85 dBA or above
OSHA's hearing conservation amendment (29 CFR 1910.95) requires a program when the 8-hour TWA reaches 85 dBA (the action level).
Which of the following is an example of a leading indicator in a health and safety program?
Answer: Percentage of completed safety inspections
Completed safety inspections are a leading indicator because they measure proactive safety activities before injuries occur.
An occupational health nurse is implementing a hazard control plan. Which step should occur BEFORE recommending PPE?
Answer: Apply engineering and administrative controls where feasible
Per the hierarchy of controls, engineering and administrative controls must be applied before relying on PPE as the last line of defense.
Which federal agency is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations to prevent work-related illness and injury but does NOT have enforcement authority?
Answer: NIOSH
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) conducts research and publishes recommendations but does not issue citations or enforce standards.
Return-to-work programs are PRIMARILY beneficial because they:
Answer: Help injured workers recover function while managing disability duration and costs
Early return-to-work programs support functional recovery, reduce disability duration, maintain worker engagement, and lower total claim costs.
An occupational health nurse performing a health and safety audit should PRIMARILY review which documents?
Answer: Injury logs, inspection records, training documentation, and written programs
Audits verify program compliance and effectiveness through injury logs, safety inspection records, written safety programs, and training records.
Which strategy BEST supports a culture of safety in the workplace?
Answer: Encouraging near-miss reporting without fear of punishment
A blame-free near-miss reporting system encourages transparency, surfaces hazards before injuries occur, and builds psychological safety around reporting.