OSHA and Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must an employer provide to a qualified individual with a disability?
Answer: Reasonable accommodations unless it causes undue hardship
The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer.
OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize employers with exemplary safety management systems. Which VPP level represents the highest achievement?
Answer: Star
Star is the highest VPP designation, awarded to employers with comprehensive, effective safety and health management systems and injury/illness rates below industry averages.
Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), an employer must furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause:
Answer: Death or serious physical harm
The General Duty Clause requires employers to protect employees from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
A company's injury rate exceeds the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) industry average. What is the most appropriate first step for the occupational health nurse?
Answer: Conduct a root cause analysis to identify contributing factors
A root cause analysis identifies the underlying factors driving elevated injury rates, enabling targeted and effective prevention interventions.
Which regulation establishes the framework for hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER)?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.120
29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) establishes safety and health requirements for hazardous waste site cleanup operations, treatment/disposal facilities, and emergency response.
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), how many weeks of unpaid leave are eligible employees entitled to per year for qualifying reasons?
Answer: 12 weeks
FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family or medical reasons.
Which OSHA standard governs confined space entry in general industry, requiring a permit for spaces with serious safety or health hazards?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.146
29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces) requires employers to evaluate confined spaces and implement a permit system for those with serious recognized hazards.