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Question 1

California's workers' compensation system is considered 'exclusive remedy,' meaning generally an injured employee:

Accepted Answer

Cannot sue the employer in civil court for negligence

Answer

The exclusive remedy doctrine bars most civil lawsuits against employers for workplace injuries, directing employees to the workers' compensation system instead.

Question 2

Under California's Hazard Communication Standard (Title 8, Section 5194), what must employers provide employees who work with hazardous chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, and training

Answer

California's hazard communication standard (aligned with GHS) requires SDSs, proper chemical labeling, and employee training on hazardous substances.

Question 3

An injured California worker reaches Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). If there is a permanent partial disability, what document formalizes the level of impairment?

Accepted Answer

Permanent and Stationary (P&S) report from the treating physician

Answer

When the injured worker reaches Permanent and Stationary status, the treating physician issues a P&S report rating the level of permanent impairment used to calculate PPD benefits.

Question 4

Which of the following is an employer's responsibility under Cal/OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)?

Accepted Answer

Conduct periodic workplace inspections and correct identified hazards

Answer

A key IIPP requirement is regular workplace inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions, along with hazard correction, training, and record-keeping.

Question 5

A California employer is charged with a serious violation by Cal/OSHA. Which of the following best defines a 'serious' violation?

Accepted Answer

A substantial probability of death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard the employer knew or should have known

Answer

A serious violation exists when there is a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm and the employer knew or reasonably should have known of the hazard.

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca Health, Safety, and Workers' Comp 4