EMPCO Occupational Health Services 4

Question 1

Which document records all work-related injuries and illnesses as required by OSHA for most employers with 11 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300

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OSHA Form 100

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Workers' Compensation Report

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NIOSH Exposure Log

Question 2

Heat exhaustion differs from heat stroke in that heat stroke:

Accepted Answer

Involves a core body temperature above 104°F and central nervous system dysfunction

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Occurs only in outdoor workers

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Can be treated with oral fluids and rest

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Only affects workers over age 50

Question 3

A construction worker develops lead poisoning after months of renovation work. The MOST important initial treatment intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Remove the worker from further lead exposure

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Immediately start chelation therapy on-site

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Increase calcium intake through diet

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Administer antidotes in the occupational health clinic

Question 4

Under workers' compensation law, an injury is compensable when it is:

Accepted Answer

Arising out of and occurring in the course of employment

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Reported within 24 hours of occurrence

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Witnessed by at least two coworkers

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Causing permanent disability only

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes a biological monitoring program in occupational health?

Accepted Answer

Testing workers' biological specimens to measure internal dose of workplace exposures

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Monitoring air quality in the facility

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Assessing bacteria and virus levels on work surfaces

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Tracking the growth of plants used in bioremediation

Question 6

Which approach is MOST effective in preventing back injuries in workers who perform heavy lifting?

Accepted Answer

Engineering controls combined with lifting technique training and job design

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Requiring all workers to wear back belts

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Limiting shifts to no more than 6 hours per day

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Performing spinal X-rays on all employees annually

Question 7

OSHA requires employers in high-risk industries to develop and implement an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). The cornerstone of this program is:

Accepted Answer

Management commitment and employee involvement in safety

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Providing employees with additional paid sick leave

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Purchasing comprehensive workers' compensation insurance

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Hiring a full-time occupational physician