COHN Health and Safety Programs 2

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires employers to maintain a written hazard communication program?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 1910.1200

Answer

OSHA 1910.1200 (HazCom/GHS) requires a written hazard communication program including SDS access and employee training.

Question 2

An occupational health nurse is developing an ergonomics program. Which element is MOST critical to include first?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a worksite analysis to identify risk factors

Answer

A worksite analysis to identify ergonomic risk factors (force, repetition, awkward posture) is the foundational step before interventions.

Question 3

The hierarchy of controls lists which option as MOST effective for eliminating workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is the most protective level in the hierarchy of controls.

Question 4

Under the OSH Act, which entity has primary authority to enforce workplace safety regulations for private sector workers?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has authority to set and enforce workplace safety standards for private sector employees.

Question 5

A health and safety program's effectiveness is BEST measured by tracking:

Accepted Answer

Incident rates, lost workdays, and near-miss reports

Answer

Lagging indicators (incident/injury rates, lost workdays) and leading indicators (near-miss reports) together best measure program effectiveness.

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