Workplace Injury and Illness Flashcards
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Which federal agency administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), which covers civilian federal employees for work-related injuries?
Answer: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)
The OWCP within the U.S. Department of Labor administers FECA benefits for injured federal civilian employees.
A worker reports an eye splash with a hazardous chemical. After flushing the eyes for 15 minutes, the nurse refers the employee to an ophthalmologist who prescribes prescription eye drops. This case is OSHA recordable because:
Answer: Prescription medication is considered medical treatment beyond first aid
Use of prescription medication constitutes medical treatment beyond first aid, making the case OSHA recordable.
The severity rate in occupational injury statistics is calculated using which numerator?
Answer: Number of lost workdays
The severity rate uses lost workdays (days away from work) as the numerator to reflect the impact of injuries on workforce availability.
When conducting an ergonomic assessment following a cluster of musculoskeletal injuries, which tool is most appropriate for evaluating upper extremity risk?
Answer: Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)
RULA is a validated observational tool specifically designed to assess upper extremity posture, force, and repetition risk factors.
Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, which employer type has the PRIMARY duty to correct hazards at a construction site?
Answer: Creating employer
The creating employer—the one who caused the hazardous condition—has the primary duty to correct it under OSHA's multi-employer citation policy.
A nurse is reviewing a pattern of low-back injuries among warehouse workers. Which work factor is the STRONGEST predictor of occupational low-back disorder?
Answer: Whole-body vibration exposure
Whole-body vibration, particularly from vehicle operation, is a well-established occupational risk factor for low-back disorders in warehouse settings.
Which action by an occupational health nurse BEST demonstrates primary prevention of workplace injury?
Answer: Developing a safety training program on hazard recognition
Primary prevention stops injury before it occurs; hazard recognition training prevents exposures that lead to injury.