COHN OSHA and Regulatory Compliance 4

Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must an employer provide to a qualified individual with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodations unless it causes undue hardship

Answer

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer.

Question 2

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize employers with exemplary safety management systems. Which VPP level represents the highest achievement?

Accepted Answer

Star

Answer

Star is the highest VPP designation, awarded to employers with comprehensive, effective safety and health management systems and injury/illness rates below industry averages.

Question 3

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), an employer must furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause:

Accepted Answer

Death or serious physical harm

Answer

The General Duty Clause requires employers to protect employees from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Question 4

A company's injury rate exceeds the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) industry average. What is the most appropriate first step for the occupational health nurse?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a root cause analysis to identify contributing factors

Answer

A root cause analysis identifies the underlying factors driving elevated injury rates, enabling targeted and effective prevention interventions.

Question 5

Which regulation establishes the framework for hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER)?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.120

Answer

29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) establishes safety and health requirements for hazardous waste site cleanup operations, treatment/disposal facilities, and emergency response.

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COHN OSHA and Regulatory Compliance 4