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

Answer

OSHA Form 300, the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, must be maintained by covered employers to record qualifying incidents.

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

Answer

Heat stroke is a medical emergency characterized by elevated core temperature (≥104°F) and altered mental status requiring immediate cooling.

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

Answer

Removal from lead exposure is the first priority to halt ongoing absorption before additional medical interventions are considered.

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

Answer

Workers' compensation covers injuries that arise out of and in the course of employment, regardless of fault.

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

Answer

Biological monitoring measures substances or their metabolites in workers' blood, urine, or breath to assess actual internal exposure.

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test