PHRCA Health, Safety, and Workers' Comp Questions and Answers

Question 1

An employee reports a work-related injury that required medical treatment beyond first aid.
According to California regulations, what is the employer's deadline for providing the employee with a DWC-1 (Workers' Compensation Claim Form)?

Accepted Answer

Within one working day of receiving notice or knowledge of the injury.

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Within 24 hours of the employer's knowledge of the injury.

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Within 5 business days of the incident.

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Immediately upon the employee's request.

Question 2

A California employer with 15 employees is creating their required Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Which of the following is an essential element that must be included in the written plan?

Accepted Answer

A system for ensuring employee compliance with safe work practices.

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A list of all employee medical histories.

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The company's annual revenue and profit margins.

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The names of all designated workers' compensation insurance adjusters.

Question 3

An office worker in California sustains a wrist injury that the treating physician determines was significantly aggravated by their data entry duties. The injury results in three days of restricted work, where the employee is temporarily reassigned to a different role. According to Cal/OSHA recordkeeping requirements, which form must the employer use to record the specifics of this incident?

Accepted Answer

Cal/OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report)

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Cal/OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)

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DWC-1 (Workers' Compensation Claim Form)

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Form 5020 (Employer's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness)

Question 4

A landscape company in Fresno, CA is cited by Cal/OSHA for failing to provide adequate access to shade and cool water for employees working outdoors when temperatures exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation falls under which specific Cal/OSHA standard?

Accepted Answer

Heat Illness Prevention Standard

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Hazard Communication Standard

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Ergonomics Standard

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Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Standard

Question 5

After an employee files a workers' compensation claim for a back injury, their supervisor begins assigning them exclusively to the most physically demanding tasks, contrary to their usual duties, and makes critical comments about their injury in team meetings. This employer conduct could be considered a violation of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

California Labor Code Section 132a

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Question 6

Under Cal/OSHA regulations, when must an employer post the Cal/OSHA Form 300A, the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses?

Accepted Answer

From February 1 to April 30 of the year following the year covered by the records.

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From July 1 to December 31 each year.

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For the entire calendar year.

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Within 30 days of a recordable incident.

An employee reports a work-related injury that required medical treatment beyond first aid.According to California regulations, what is the employer's deadline for providing the employee with a DWC-1 (Workers' Compensation Claim Form)?

An employee reports a work-related injury that required medical treatment beyond first aid.
According to California regulations, what is the employer's deadline for providing the employee with a DWC-1 (Workers' Compensation Claim Form)?