COHN Health and Safety Programs 3

Question 1

A company wants to reduce repetitive strain injuries on an assembly line. Which engineering control would be MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Installing adjustable workbenches to fit individual workers

Answer

Adjustable workbenches (engineering control) eliminate the ergonomic hazard at the source, making it the most effective control option listed.

Question 2

OSHA's recordkeeping rule (29 CFR 1904) requires employers with 10 or more employees to maintain which form for work-related injuries?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 300 Log

Answer

The OSHA 300 Log is used to record work-related injuries and illnesses and must be maintained for 5 years.

Question 3

Which approach to wellness program design is MOST consistent with best evidence-based practice?

Accepted Answer

Using aggregate health risk assessment data to target program priorities

Answer

Using aggregate HRA data to identify population health risks and direct resources is the evidence-based approach to designing effective worksite wellness programs.

Question 4

An employer is required to provide a medical surveillance program for workers exposed to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Lead above the action level (30 µg/m³)

Answer

OSHA's lead standard requires medical surveillance, including blood lead monitoring, for workers exposed above the action level of 30 µg/m³.

Question 5

Which concept describes the ability of a health and safety program to be systematically replicated and maintained over time within an organization?

Accepted Answer

Sustainability

Answer

Sustainability in health and safety programming refers to building systems, culture, and resources that allow programs to continue long-term without constant re-initiation.

COHN Exam Practice Test

COHN Exam Practice Test

COHN Health and Safety Programs 3