COHN-S Flashcards
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Under the ADA, an employer is required to provide a reasonable accommodation unless it causes:
Answer: Undue hardship
The ADA requires reasonable accommodations unless they impose an undue hardship on the employer's operations or finances.
A worker presents with bilateral hand tingling that worsens at night and is relieved by shaking the hands. Which condition is most likely?
Answer: Carpal tunnel syndrome
Nocturnal paresthesias relieved by shaking (flick sign) are classic presentations of carpal tunnel syndrome due to median nerve compression.
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires chemical manufacturers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) with how many sections?
Answer: 16
The GHS-aligned OSHA HazCom standard requires SDS to follow a standardized 16-section format.
Which FMLA provision allows an employee to take leave in blocks as small as one hour for a chronic condition?
Answer: Intermittent leave
Intermittent FMLA leave permits employees to take leave in separate blocks of time for a single qualifying reason.
In occupational health, the hierarchy of controls lists which measure as MOST effective for hazard reduction?
Answer: Elimination
Elimination of the hazard entirely is the most effective control measure at the top of the hierarchy.
A COHN-S performing a job hazard analysis (JHA) should begin by:
Answer: Selecting the job to be analyzed
The first step of a JHA is selecting the job to be analyzed, typically prioritizing high-risk or frequently injurious tasks.
Which blood lead level (BLL) triggers mandatory medical removal from lead exposure under OSHA's Lead Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025)?
Answer: 50 µg/dL
OSHA's Lead Standard requires medical removal when a worker's BLL reaches 50 µg/dL, with return permitted after BLL drops below 40 µg/dL.