PHRca CA Health and Safety 3

Question 1

California requires employers to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses on Form 300. How long must these logs be retained?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

California employers must retain injury and illness records (Cal/OSHA 300 logs, 300A summaries, and 301 incident reports) for five years.

Question 2

Which California law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide a written chemical hazard communication program to workers?

Accepted Answer

California Hazard Communication Regulation (CCR Title 8, Section 5194)

Answer

CCR Title 8 Section 5194, California's Hazard Communication standard (HazCom), requires a written program, Safety Data Sheets, and employee training on chemical hazards.

Question 3

Under California's Indoor Heat Illness Prevention regulation (effective 2024), what indoor temperature triggers employer cooling obligations?

Accepted Answer

90°F

Answer

California's indoor heat illness rule (CCR Title 8, Section 3396) requires cooling measures when indoor temperatures reach or exceed 82°F for rest areas and 87°F for work areas; stricter controls begin at 95°F.

Question 4

A California employer wants to establish a medical monitoring program for employees exposed to lead. Which Cal/OSHA standard governs this requirement?

Accepted Answer

CCR Title 8, Section 5198 (Lead)

Answer

CCR Title 8 Section 5198 (Lead standard) mandates biological monitoring and medical surveillance for employees with significant lead exposure.

Question 5

Under Proposition 65 (California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act), what must an employer provide before knowingly exposing an employee to a listed chemical?

Accepted Answer

A clear and reasonable warning

Answer

Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide a clear and reasonable warning before knowingly exposing anyone to a listed chemical that can cause cancer or reproductive harm.

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca CA Health and Safety 3