CPM OSHA Recordkeeping & VPP 3

Question 1

Which condition makes a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) recordable under OSHA rules?

Accepted Answer

MSD caused or aggravated by work resulting in days away, restricted duty, or medical treatment

Answer

An MSD is recordable when it is work-related and results in medical treatment beyond first aid, days away from work, or restricted/transferred duty.

Question 2

Under OSHA's recordkeeping rules, which of the following constitutes 'first aid' and is NOT recordable?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning, flushing, or soaking of surface wounds

Answer

Cleaning, flushing, or soaking of surface wounds is defined as first aid under 29 CFR 1904.7 and does not make an injury recordable.

Question 3

How does VPP differ from OSHA enforcement inspections?

Accepted Answer

VPP is a voluntary partnership that exempts sites from programmed inspections

Answer

VPP is a voluntary cooperative program; Star participants are generally exempt from OSHA's routine programmed inspections while in the program.

Question 4

A worker is injured on a Monday, returns to light duty Tuesday through Friday, then is fully recovered the following Monday. How should this be recorded?

Accepted Answer

Recordable with days of job transfer or restriction counted

Answer

Restricted/light duty days must be counted as days of job transfer or restriction on the OSHA 300 log, making the case recordable.

Question 5

Which OSHA standard number governs recordkeeping requirements for most private-sector employers?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1904

Answer

29 CFR Part 1904 contains OSHA's injury and illness recording and reporting requirements applicable to most private-sector employers.

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CPM OSHA Recordkeeping & VPP 3