COHN Workplace Injury and Illness 4

Question 1

Which federal agency administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), which covers civilian federal employees for work-related injuries?

Accepted Answer

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)

Answer

The OWCP within the U.S. Department of Labor administers FECA benefits for injured federal civilian employees.

Question 2

A worker reports an eye splash with a hazardous chemical. After flushing the eyes for 15 minutes, the nurse refers the employee to an ophthalmologist who prescribes prescription eye drops. This case is OSHA recordable because:

Accepted Answer

Prescription medication is considered medical treatment beyond first aid

Answer

Use of prescription medication constitutes medical treatment beyond first aid, making the case OSHA recordable.

Question 3

The severity rate in occupational injury statistics is calculated using which numerator?

Accepted Answer

Number of lost workdays

Answer

The severity rate uses lost workdays (days away from work) as the numerator to reflect the impact of injuries on workforce availability.

Question 4

When conducting an ergonomic assessment following a cluster of musculoskeletal injuries, which tool is most appropriate for evaluating upper extremity risk?

Accepted Answer

Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)

Answer

RULA is a validated observational tool specifically designed to assess upper extremity posture, force, and repetition risk factors.

Question 5

Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, which employer type has the PRIMARY duty to correct hazards at a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Creating employer

Answer

The creating employer—the one who caused the hazardous condition—has the primary duty to correct it under OSHA's multi-employer citation policy.

COHN Exam Practice Test

COHN Exam Practice Test

COHN Workplace Injury and Illness 4