Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard is most applicable to court reporters who develop repetitive strain injuries from prolonged stenography work?
Answer: OSHA's General Duty Clause covering ergonomic hazards
OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized ergonomic hazards, which applies to repetitive motion risks for stenographers.
A freelance court reporter is subpoenaed to produce a transcript that contains confidential attorney-client communications. What is the primary risk management step?
Answer: Notify the attorney of record and seek a protective order before producing
The reporter should promptly notify the attorney of record so counsel can seek a protective order, preserving the privilege while complying with legal process.
What is the recommended wrist position to minimize carpal tunnel risk during extended stenotype sessions?
Answer: Wrists in a neutral, flat position aligned with the forearms
A neutral wrist position minimizes tendon compression in the carpal tunnel, reducing cumulative trauma disorder risk.
A court reporter discovers their stenotype machine malfunctioned and no backup recording captured 20 minutes of testimony. What is the best immediate risk management response?
Answer: Immediately disclose the malfunction to the court and all parties on the record
Prompt on-the-record disclosure protects the reporter from liability and allows the court to decide how to remedy the gap in the record.
Which professional liability insurance type is most critical for a freelance certified shorthand reporter?
Answer: Errors and omissions (E&O) / professional liability insurance
E&O insurance covers claims arising from mistakes or omissions in transcripts, which is the primary liability exposure for court reporters.
How often should a court reporter back up digital transcript files during a lengthy multi-day proceeding to minimize data-loss risk?
Answer: Continuously or at frequent intervals (e.g., every 30 minutes)
Frequent or continuous backups minimize the amount of work that can be lost to hardware failure, power outages, or software crashes during long proceedings.
A court reporter is assigned to cover a deposition in a building with poor air quality. Under risk management principles, what is the appropriate action?
Answer: Request that the proceeding be relocated or postponed and notify the retaining agency
Reporters have a right to a safe working environment; requesting relocation or postponement and informing the agency is the proper risk management response.