Workplace Injury and Illness Flashcards
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Under OSHA's recordkeeping rule, which criterion determines if a work-related injury requires a physician's visit to be OSHA recordable?
Answer: It requires medical treatment beyond first aid
OSHA defines a recordable injury as one requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, not merely first-aid-level care.
A worker sprains an ankle and is placed on restricted duty for three days. How should the occupational health nurse classify this on the OSHA 300 log?
Answer: Restricted work or job transfer case
Restricted or transferred work cases are recorded in the 'Job transfer or restriction' column of the OSHA 300 log.
Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of a post-incident investigation following a workplace injury?
Answer: Identify root causes to prevent recurrence
Post-incident investigations are primarily designed to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future injuries.
An employee is diagnosed with occupational asthma caused by workplace chemical exposure. Under OSHA recordkeeping, this is classified as a:
Answer: Illness
Occupational diseases or conditions resulting from workplace exposures are classified as illnesses on OSHA records.
The OSHA 300A Summary must be posted in the workplace for which period each year?
Answer: February 1 through April 30
OSHA requires the 300A Summary to be posted from February 1 through April 30 each calendar year.
Which Haddon Matrix phase focuses on preventing harm DURING the actual injury event?
Answer: Event phase
The Haddon Matrix event phase addresses countermeasures that reduce injury severity during the actual incident itself.
A nurse reviews the OSHA 300 log and finds an entry for 'hearing loss.' What additional form must be completed for this type of illness?
Answer: A supplemental hearing loss form per OSHA standard 1904.10
OSHA standard 1904.10 requires specific criteria and documentation for recording work-related hearing loss cases.