Intro. to OSHA
Which of the following are safety and health recourses workers can use inside of their workplace ?
Employer, Co-workers, SDSs
Under what circumstances is it more likely that you will have hearing damage ?
Long exposures to high noise levels
You can have a bloodborne pathogen transmitted to you via skin injury, contact with mucous membranes, and contact with infected bodily fluid. What is another way a bloodborne pathogen can be transmitted ?
Contact with blood from an infected individual
What is a barrier along the open sides od stairways and platforms that prevents falling called ?
Guardrail
What is leading cause of vehicle accidents ?
Distracted Driving
If you have been punished or discriminated against for using your rights, how long you you have to file a complaint with OSHA ?
30 days
What can you use to protect you eyes from splashes ?
Eye protection
Who does OSHA's needlestick safety and prevention act apply to ?
employers of workers who may be exposed to potentially infectious materials.
If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done ?
They must be flagged with highly visible materials at least every six feet.
Looking away from the roadway to get something out of the glove box is an example of which kind of distraction ?
Biomechanical / Manual
Violet has noticed that she's been feeling sick around one of the chemicals in her workplace. She wants to ask her employer id she can see her exposure records, but she isn't sure whether her employer will allow her to do so. Under OSHA's regulations, does Violet's employer have to provide her with her exposure records is she asks to seem them ?
Yes
What can you use to protect your eyes from impact hazards ?
Safety glasses and goggles
Which of the following statements best describes the term "universal precautions" with regards to bloodborne pathogens ?
Treating all human blood as if it is known to be infectious
Your worksite has a stairwell without a section of railing. Whose responsibility is it to make this area free of this fall hazard
Your employer
Car crashes in the United States result in high cost. In what areas do these high cost occur ?
Money and Human lives
How can file a report with OSHA ?
online , in person , by fax or mail
Does bifocals or regular glasses provide the same protection as safety glasses ?
No
What is the most common risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers ?
needle stick injury
If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done ?
They must be flagged with highly visible materials at least every six feet.
What is the number on cause of death for teens in the U.S. ?
Car Crashes
What is OSHA's mission?
The mission of OSHA is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers.
What can you do to protect your hands from any hazards on your worksite ?
Use your gloves correctly and inspect your gloves for any damage before wearing
Who may perform a post-exposure medical evaluation ?
A licensed physician
Which one of the following is true about employer responsibility in providing fall protection to workers ?
Employers have flexibility in choosing a fall protection system they believe will work best in a situation.
What is the leading cause of vehicle accidents ?
Distracted Driving