occuptional health and safety - module 2 OSHA requirements

occupational safety and health administration was created in 1970 as a part of the department of labor T OR F

true

occuptional hazards in veternary medicine include:

pharmaceuticals,zoonotic diseases,animal induced,compasion fatigue

what are the 6 steps to establishing an OSHA copliance program?

1: learn the requirements

2. make an implementation plan

3. 3.address one hazard at a time

4. created a hospital safety manual

5. train employees

6. reevaluate and adjust

______ _______ include set and enforce safety rules, be present or designate a respesentative during an OSHA inspection, requires that the OSHA compliance officer has a warrant before entering or inspecting the business , request to postpone OSHA inspection,expect trade secrets to be kept as a result of inspection,see any complaint alleged against the business,request staff members be interviewed during inspection,right to appeal findings and citations issued by OSHA

employee rights

how can a OSHA inspection be triggered by?

1. wirtten complaint and OSHA believes a safety danger exists

2. employer failed to provide adequate response to a complaint

3. discrimination issues for employees filing complaints to OSHA

what are the most common OSHA citations include?

fall protection

hazard communication

respiratory

protection

electrical

________ violation is a violation the employer intentionally commits.

willful

“ OSHa may propose penalties up to 70,000 for each ______ _______ with a minimum penalty of 5,000 for each _____ ________

willful violation

what type of violation is where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer knew or should have known of the hazard?

serious

there is a mandatory penalty for _____ _____ which may be up to 7,000

serious violation

what type of violation that has a direct relationship to safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm?

other than serious

OSHA may propose a penalty of up to 7,000 for each ____________ ________

other than serious violation

what type of violation is a violation that is the same or simlar to previous violation?

repeated

OSHA may propose penalties up to 70,000 for each _______ ________

repeated violation

which injury,illness documentation - injury and illness incident report form for a specific individual event , must be completed within 7 calendar days post injury/ illness and protects employee confidentiality?

form 301

which injury/illness documentation - injury and illness log ,each incident requiring a form 301 must be logged on the form 300 , summary info that helps employers complete form 300a and identify trends and protects employee confidentiality

form 300

which illness/injury documentation - summary of injuries and illnesses , # of work related injuries and illnesses, # of days away from work, total # of injuries and illness types, no confidential info must be publicly posted for all to see?

form 300a

what is only required by OSHA if a medical facility is not in near proximity?

first aid kit

how long should records related to injuries or illnesses be maintained ?

at least 5 years