COHN Health and Safety Programs 4

Question 1

A hearing conservation program is required when workers are exposed to a time-weighted average noise level of:

Accepted Answer

85 dBA or above

Answer

OSHA's hearing conservation amendment (29 CFR 1910.95) requires a program when the 8-hour TWA reaches 85 dBA (the action level).

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a leading indicator in a health and safety program?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of completed safety inspections

Answer

Completed safety inspections are a leading indicator because they measure proactive safety activities before injuries occur.

Question 3

An occupational health nurse is implementing a hazard control plan. Which step should occur BEFORE recommending PPE?

Accepted Answer

Apply engineering and administrative controls where feasible

Answer

Per the hierarchy of controls, engineering and administrative controls must be applied before relying on PPE as the last line of defense.

Question 4

Which federal agency is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations to prevent work-related illness and injury but does NOT have enforcement authority?

Accepted Answer

NIOSH

Answer

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) conducts research and publishes recommendations but does not issue citations or enforce standards.

Question 5

Return-to-work programs are PRIMARILY beneficial because they:

Accepted Answer

Help injured workers recover function while managing disability duration and costs

Answer

Early return-to-work programs support functional recovery, reduce disability duration, maintain worker engagement, and lower total claim costs.

COHN Exam Practice Test

COHN Exam Practice Test

COHN Health and Safety Programs 4