COHN OSHA and Regulatory Compliance Questions and Answers

Question 1

An employee sustains a deep cut from a piece of machinery.
The occupational health nurse refers the employee to an urgent care center where the physician closes the wound with sutures.
The employee returns to their full, unrestricted job duties the same day.
According to OSHA 29 CFR 1904.7, is this event recordable on the OSHA 300 log?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because using sutures is considered medical treatment beyond first aid.

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No, because the employee did not have any days away from work or job restrictions.

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No, because sutures are considered a form of first aid by OSHA.

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Yes, because the injury required a visit to a physician.

Question 2

An employer must report the in-patient hospitalization of an employee as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within what time frame?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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8 hours

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48 hours

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7 calendar days

Question 3

An occupational health nurse is managing the company's Respiratory Protection Program. A key requirement of this program under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 is the medical evaluation of employees required to wear respirators. What is the primary purpose of this medical evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To determine if the employee has any medical conditions that would prevent them from safely using a respirator.

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To perform the annual fit test for the employee's assigned respirator.

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To train the employee on the proper cleaning and storage of their respirator.

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To select the NIOSH-certified respirator that is most cost-effective for the company.

Question 4

A roofing company is cited by OSHA after an employee suffers a serious, preventable fall. There is no specific OSHA standard that covers the exact fall protection system that should have been used for this unique roofing project. The citation would most likely be issued under which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act)

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The Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

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The Personal Protective Equipment Standard (29 CFR 1910.132)

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The Whistleblower Protection Provision (Section 11(c))

Question 5

As part of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), employers must provide employees with effective training on hazardous chemicals in their work area. Which of the following is a required element of this training?

Accepted Answer

Methods and observations employees can use to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical.

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The chemical formula and molecular weight of every substance used in the facility.

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A demonstration of the chemical manufacturing process for each substance.

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The company's purchasing procedures and vendor list for all hazardous chemicals.

Question 6

An employee voices a concern to their supervisor about an unguarded machine, which they believe poses a serious safety risk. A week later, the employee is transferred to a less desirable, lower-paying job in another department. The employee believes this is retaliation. Which section of the OSH Act specifically protects this employee from such adverse actions?

Accepted Answer

Section 11(c), Whistleblower Protection

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Section 5(a)(1), The General Duty Clause

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Section 8, Inspections and Investigations

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Section 18, State Plans