COHN OSHA and Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

Under OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule, which form is used to record each work-related injury or illness on a case-by-case basis?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 301

Answer

OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report) captures case-specific details about each individual recordable injury or illness.

Question 2

What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) concept based on, as an 8-hour time-weighted average?

Accepted Answer

Average concentration a worker can be exposed to over an 8-hour workday

Answer

PELs represent the maximum average airborne concentration of a substance a worker may be exposed to during an 8-hour workday without adverse health effects.

Question 3

An occupational health nurse discovers a serious safety violation during a workplace walk-through. What is the nurse's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report it to management and recommend corrective action

Answer

Immediate reporting to management with recommended corrective action is the priority to protect workers from imminent harm and fulfill the nurse's professional and legal duty.

Question 4

Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard, what must be verified before an employee begins servicing energized equipment?

Accepted Answer

That all energy sources have been isolated and de-energized

Answer

LOTO requires verification that all energy sources are isolated and the equipment is de-energized before any servicing or maintenance begins.

Question 5

Which federal agency enforces the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical risk evaluation?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The EPA administers and enforces TSCA, which regulates the introduction of new or existing chemicals and evaluates their risks to human health and the environment.

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COHN OSHA and Regulatory Compliance 3