EMPCO Occupational Health Services 2

Question 1

Which federal agency sets permissible exposure limits (PELs) for hazardous substances in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

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NIOSH

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EPA

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CDC

Question 2

A fitness-for-duty evaluation is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

An assessment of whether an employee can safely perform their job functions

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A pre-employment drug screen

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An annual physical examination required by law

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A psychological evaluation for all workers

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) / Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide chemical hazard and safe handling information

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To document workplace injuries

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To record employee training hours

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To outline emergency evacuation routes

Question 4

Noise-induced hearing loss in occupational settings is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Cumulative trauma disorder

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Acute injury

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Infectious disease

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Ergonomic injury

Question 5

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer must provide reasonable accommodations unless:

Accepted Answer

It would cause undue hardship to the employer

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The employee has been with the company less than one year

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The disability was pre-existing before employment

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The job is considered safety-sensitive

Question 6

Which type of ventilation is MOST appropriate for controlling airborne chemical hazards at the source?

Accepted Answer

Local exhaust ventilation

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General dilution ventilation

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Positive pressure ventilation

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Natural ventilation

Question 7

An occupational health nurse performing a worksite walk-through should PRIMARILY focus on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying hazards and health risks in the work environment

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Reviewing employee personnel files

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Auditing payroll records for accuracy

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Evaluating supervisory management styles