EMPCO Employee Health & Wellness 3

Question 1

A fitness-for-duty evaluation is MOST appropriately ordered when:

Accepted Answer

An employee's behavior or performance suggests a medical condition may affect safe job performance

Answer

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are justified when there is objective evidence that a medical condition may be impairing an employee's ability to safely perform job functions.

Question 2

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, hepatitis B vaccination must be offered to at-risk employees:

Accepted Answer

Within 10 working days of initial assignment to at-risk duties, at no cost to the employee

Answer

OSHA 1910.1030 requires employers to offer HBV vaccination to at-risk employees within 10 working days of assignment, free of charge.

Question 3

A work-related injury is classified as OSHA recordable when it results in:

Accepted Answer

Days away from work, restricted duty, job transfer, or medical treatment beyond first aid

Answer

OSHA defines recordable work-related injuries as those requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, causing lost workdays, restricted work, or job transfer.

Question 4

An occupational health provider conducting a pre-placement physical should focus primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Whether the applicant can perform the essential functions of the specific job with or without accommodation

Answer

Pre-placement exams must be job-specific and focused on functional ability to perform essential job tasks, consistent with ADA requirements.

Question 5

Heat illness prevention in outdoor workers primarily requires employers to provide:

Accepted Answer

Water, rest, and shade, with acclimatization for new workers

Answer

OSHA's heat illness prevention guidelines (and proposed rule) center on water-rest-shade access and a structured acclimatization schedule for workers new to heat exposure.

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test

EMPCO Employee Health & Wellness 3