Final exam of OSHA 10

If you have been punished or discriminated against for using your rights, how long do you have to file a complaint with OSHA

4 recourses workers can use to find out more information about safety or health issues

Whose responsibility is it to provide a safe and healthy workplace.

An employer informs its employees that it will hold a substantial cash prize drawing for each work group at the end of each month in which all members of the work group comply with applicable safety rules, such as wearing required fall protection. Doug sustains a lost-time injury when he falls from a platform while not wearing required fall protection. Doug's employer cancelled the cash prize drawing for Doug's work group that month because Doug failed to wear required fall protection. The employer actively monitors its workforce for compliance with applicable work rules and cancels the cash prize drawings when it discovers work rule violations regardless of whether the employee who violated the work rule also reported an injury. Did the employer use an incentive program to retaliate against Doug?

Where no specific standards apply to a workplace situation, employers must follow the

Shyam has been asked to start using a piece of large equipment on his worksite. Before he uses it, what right does he have under OSHA which will keep him safe in this situation?

A patient wakes up after surgery and begins vomiting. A healthcare worker gets a slip pad from the holder near the doorway to reduce the likelihood of someone slipping on the wet surface. This is an example of which OSHA requirement?

Whose responsibility is it to keep ladders in good condition?

What are the top three OSHA-cited ladder violations?

View the image and decide whether it has good maintenance or bad maintenance.

Whose responsibility is it to provide direction on correct ladder usage?

If workers are likely to be exposed to fall dangers, what kinds of training must their employers provide?

How does an Emergency Action Plan benefit your workplace?

What elements should Emergency Action Plan maps show?

Which type of fires should you fight with a portable fire extinguisher?

Evan notices a small fire in his workplace. Since the fire is small and the atmosphere is not smoky, he decides to fight the fire himself. What's the one thing Evan didn't consider?

Which of the following would be addressed by an employer completing an EAP template?

What requirements must exit routes meet?

When a person is injured or killed after being exposed to a harmful amount of electrical energy it is known as this:

Which of these does OSHA require employers to construct and install to minimize electrocution hazards?

This is the reflex response that occurs when electrical current passes through the human body.

About 3 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a building fire. While the fire was limited to one room and there were no injuries, there was about $5,000 worth of structural damage. It was determined that electrical wiring from the mini-refrigerator to the wall receptacle was the cause of the fire.

This occurs when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from a tool or electrical system:

What is the main reason why you should follow specific procedures when donning PPE?

Who is responsible for buying PPE?

If you are responding to an emergency where blood is spurting, you will need specific PPE. What is missing from the list? Gloves, Mask and Goggles/Face Shield, ____________.

Why is the sequence for removing PPE important?

Who is responsible for training workers on the use of PPE?

Your patient care task requires gloves, a gown, goggles, and a mask. From this list which item of PPE should be doffed (removed) last?

Howard has a chemical burn from accidentally spilling a strong basic cleaning solution onto his arm. It causes a small burn mark that goes away after a few weeks. He has no other symptoms. What kind of exposure is this considered?

Remy is smoking too closely to a building that manufactures fertilizer. When he puts out his cigarette near the hazardous waste, it sparks a fire because the fertilizer is flammable. What kind of hazard did the chemical waste cause?

Which of the following statements are true regarding SDSs and labels?

What are chemical manufacturers required to provide to anyone who purchases or uses their chemicals for a work purpose?

Chemical labels must contain a product identifier, signal word and a pictogram to represent the hazards. What other information is required on a chemical label?

As an employee, who is supposed to provide training on the chemicals you are handling or come in contact with at work?

Can IV tubing prevent backflow and contamination of the injection devices?

Can a vial with multiple doses be used for more than one patient?

How many patients can you use a single-use injection device with before it goes into the disposal container?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about updating the exposure control plan?

A healthcare worker has been exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluid and exhibits the following symptoms: weight loss, low-grade fever, night sweats, and vulnerability to pneumonia and intestinal disorders. What bloodborne disease might this employee have?

If you are exposed to potentially infectious material via a sharps injury, what should you do immediately?

What risk factor is present while lifting boxes and loading them onto a truck?

What's the most important benefit of maintaining a neutral posture?

What type of posture is described in the following statement? This type of posture occurs when you are performing work that causes you to hold the same posture or position for an extended period of time. Working in such positions can restrict your blood flow and damage your muscles.

Select the word that best completes the sentence. A good posture is one that places the least amount of _______ on your muscles and joints.

Select the statement below that is TRUE about mechanical lifting equipment.

What are the primary factors that influence safe patient lifting policies and practices?

What is the most commonly cited single cause of occupational injuries in the healthcare sector today?

What is ergonomics

Daydreaming while driving is an example of which type of distraction?

Crumbling asphalt on a busy city thoroughfare has led to potholes deep enough to snap a wheel off an axle. Which of the four main causes of accidents is involved in this situation?

What is the number one cause of death for teens in the U.S.?

Looking away from the roadway to get something out of the glove box is an example of which kind of distraction?

During her shift Natasha, a nurse's aide, was walking one of her Alzheimer's patients to the dining hall. The patient was sundowning and acting very agitated. She pushed Natasha, knocking her off balance. Natasha hit her shoulder as she fell and irritated an old injury. As a result, she won't be able to work for 2 days. Should this incident be reported to OSHA by Natasha's employer?

What can you do to protect yourself from workplace violence?

Hospital workers may be especially sensitive to issues associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which—among other things—guards the privacy of personal medical information. Is recording an injury or illness in accordance with OSHA regulations a violation of HIPAA?

Hailey has recently joined the hospital as a nurse in labor and delivery. Since she started, she has received verbal harassment from her colleagues. Often her possessions are moved and her paperwork goes missing. What type of violence does this scenario depict?

Place the steps in the chain of infection into the correct order.

Which of the following may be microorganisms?

Observational studies have found that on average, healthcare workers adhere to recommended hand hygiene procedures what percentage of the time?

Which three elements are required to transmit infection in a healthcare setting?

Which of the following statements are true about using hand lotion?

Which of the following practices are considered standard precautions?