CVPM OSHA and Workplace Safety 3

Question 1

A veterinary technician is exposed to isoflurane waste anesthetic gas. Which OSHA program requires the clinic to monitor employee exposure levels?

Accepted Answer

Industrial Hygiene and Permissible Exposure Limit monitoring under HazCom

Answer

Employers must assess and monitor chemical exposures against OSHA PELs; anesthetic gases are covered under HazCom with engineering controls like scavenging systems recommended by NIOSH.

Question 2

What does OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard require before servicing veterinary equipment such as autoclaves?

Accepted Answer

De-energize and physically lock or tag out energy sources before maintenance begins

Answer

LOTO requires workers to isolate all energy sources and apply locks or tags before performing servicing or maintenance to prevent unexpected startup.

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher is recommended for use on an electrical fire involving veterinary diagnostic equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C or ABC dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Class C and multipurpose ABC extinguishers are approved for electrical fires because they use non-conductive agents.

Question 4

An OSHA inspector arrives unannounced at a veterinary clinic. What is the practice manager's most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Request to see the inspector's credentials and then accompany them throughout the inspection

Answer

Employers have the right to verify credentials and should accompany inspectors during walkaround inspections to provide context and address questions.

Question 5

Which element is NOT required in a written Exposure Control Plan under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

Accepted Answer

A list of employee salary ranges for exposed workers

Answer

Employee salary information is not part of the Exposure Control Plan; the plan must address exposure determination, controls, training, and incident evaluation.

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CVPM OSHA and Workplace Safety 3