PHRca PHRCA Health, Safety, and Workers' Comp Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California law, which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health standards?
- Cal/OSHA (Correct answer)
- Federal OSHA
- DIR
- EDD
Correct answer: Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA (the Division of Occupational Safety and Health) is California's primary agency for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations.
Question 2: What is the maximum time an employer has to report a serious occupational injury or illness to Cal/OSHA?
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 8 hours
California employers must report any serious injury, illness, or death to Cal/OSHA within 8 hours of learning about it.
Question 3: Which of the following is required under California's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)?
- A written workplace safety plan (Correct answer)
- Annual OSHA inspections
- Federal safety certification
- Employee safety bonding
Correct answer: A written workplace safety plan
California requires all employers to establish, implement, and maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
Question 4: In California, what is the waiting period before temporary disability benefits begin under workers' compensation?
- 3 days (Correct answer)
- 5 days
- 7 days
- 14 days
Correct answer: 3 days
There is a 3-day waiting period before temporary disability benefits commence, though it is retroactively waived if the disability extends beyond 14 days.
Question 5: Which type of workers' compensation benefit covers the cost of retraining when an injured employee cannot return to their previous job in California?
- Supplemental job displacement benefit (Correct answer)
- Permanent total disability
- Temporary partial disability
- Death benefits
Correct answer: Supplemental job displacement benefit
The supplemental job displacement benefit provides a voucher for retraining or skill enhancement when the employee cannot return to their usual occupation.
Question 6: What document must California employers post in a conspicuous location to inform employees about workers' compensation coverage?
- Notice to Employees poster (Correct answer)
- OSHA 300 Log
- Safety Data Sheet
- Workers' Comp Policy Declaration
Correct answer: Notice to Employees poster
California law requires employers to display the Notice to Employees poster informing workers of their rights under workers' compensation.
PHRca PHRCA Health, Safety, and Workers' Comp Questions and Answers 2
Under California law, which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health standards?