EMPCO Occupational Health Services 5

Question 1

Which condition is classified as an occupational skin disease caused by repeated contact with cutting fluids in machining operations?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis

Answer

Contact dermatitis is a common occupational skin disease triggered by direct skin exposure to irritants or allergens such as cutting fluids.

Question 2

A mandatory medical removal program under OSHA (e.g., for lead) requires the employer to:

Accepted Answer

Temporarily remove the worker with maintenance of earnings and benefits

Answer

Medical removal protection (MRP) requires that removed workers retain their earnings, seniority, and benefits during the removal period.

Question 3

An occupational health program's MOST important metric for evaluating effectiveness is:

Accepted Answer

Reduction in work-related injury and illness rates over time

Answer

The ultimate measure of an occupational health program's effectiveness is a demonstrable reduction in the frequency and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Question 4

Which respiratory protection option provides the HIGHEST level of protection against airborne chemical hazards?

Accepted Answer

Supplied-air respirator (SAR) in pressure-demand mode

Answer

Supplied-air respirators in pressure-demand mode provide the highest protection because they supply clean breathing air and prevent any inward leakage.

Question 5

An employee reports symptoms of fatigue, headache, and nausea that worsen throughout the workweek and resolve over weekends. This pattern MOST suggests:

Accepted Answer

Workplace chemical or environmental exposure

Answer

A temporal pattern of symptoms worsening at work and improving away from work is a strong indicator of occupational exposure as the cause.

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test

EMPCO Occupational Health Services 5