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

Under California workers' compensation, which physician typically provides initial treatment when an employee is injured on the job and the employer has a Medical Provider Network?

Answer: A physician within the employer's MPN

When an employer has a Medical Provider Network (MPN), the injured worker generally receives initial treatment from a physician within that network.

What does California's Heat Illness Prevention Standard require employers to provide to outdoor workers?

Answer: Water, shade, and rest breaks

California's Heat Illness Prevention Standard mandates that employers provide fresh water, access to shade, and rest breaks to outdoor workers exposed to heat.

Which Cal/OSHA log must employers with 10 or more employees maintain to record workplace injuries and illnesses?

Answer: OSHA 300 Log

Employers with 10 or more employees must maintain the OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

In California, what is the penalty for an employer who knowingly fails to secure workers' compensation insurance?

Answer: A misdemeanor criminal offense and financial penalties

Failing to carry required workers' compensation insurance is a criminal misdemeanor in California, punishable by fines and potential imprisonment.

Which California regulation requires employers to develop emergency action plans that include evacuation procedures?

Answer: Title 8, California Code of Regulations

Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations contains workplace safety requirements including emergency action plans with evacuation procedures.

What is the purpose of California's Serious and Willful Misconduct provision in workers' compensation?

Answer: To increase benefits when employer misconduct caused the injury

The Serious and Willful Misconduct provision allows injured workers to receive increased compensation when the employer's deliberate misconduct contributed to the injury.