Health and Safety Programs Flashcards
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A company wants to reduce repetitive strain injuries on an assembly line. Which engineering control would be MOST appropriate?
Answer: Installing adjustable workbenches to fit individual workers
Adjustable workbenches (engineering control) eliminate the ergonomic hazard at the source, making it the most effective control option listed.
OSHA's recordkeeping rule (29 CFR 1904) requires employers with 10 or more employees to maintain which form for work-related injuries?
Answer: OSHA 300 Log
The OSHA 300 Log is used to record work-related injuries and illnesses and must be maintained for 5 years.
Which approach to wellness program design is MOST consistent with best evidence-based practice?
Answer: Using aggregate health risk assessment data to target program priorities
Using aggregate HRA data to identify population health risks and direct resources is the evidence-based approach to designing effective worksite wellness programs.
An employer is required to provide a medical surveillance program for workers exposed to which of the following?
Answer: Lead above the action level (30 µg/m³)
OSHA's lead standard requires medical surveillance, including blood lead monitoring, for workers exposed above the action level of 30 µg/m³.
Which concept describes the ability of a health and safety program to be systematically replicated and maintained over time within an organization?
Answer: Sustainability
Sustainability in health and safety programming refers to building systems, culture, and resources that allow programs to continue long-term without constant re-initiation.
The occupational health nurse notices a cluster of musculoskeletal complaints in one department. The BEST initial action is to:
Answer: Conduct a worksite walk-through and job hazard analysis in that department
A targeted worksite walk-through and JHA in the affected department identifies specific hazards causing the injury cluster before interventions are chosen.
In health and safety program planning, 'management commitment' is critical because it:
Answer: Provides resources, authority, and cultural support for safety initiatives
Management commitment allocates budget, sets expectations, and signals organizational values—all of which are essential for a functioning safety program.