Industry Regulations Flashcards
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Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), employers are required to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause serious physical harm. How does this apply to ergonomics?
Answer: Employers can be cited for ergonomic hazards even without a specific ergonomics standard
OSHA uses the General Duty Clause to cite ergonomic hazards because recognized musculoskeletal hazards in the workplace are covered even without a specific standard.
Which OSHA standard specifically addresses ergonomic requirements for employees in the meatpacking industry?
Answer: There is no OSHA standard specific to meatpacking ergonomics; only the General Duty Clause applies
OSHA's 2001 ergonomics standard was repealed, so meatpacking ergonomic hazards are addressed through the General Duty Clause and OSHA's meatpacking guidelines.
The ANSI/HFES 100-2007 standard primarily addresses ergonomic requirements for which type of work environment?
Answer: Human factors engineering for visual display terminals and office workstations
ANSI/HFES 100-2007 covers human factors engineering requirements for visual display terminals, including workstation design, displays, and input devices.
Under OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule (29 CFR 1904), work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) must be recorded on the OSHA 300 Log when they meet which criteria?
Answer: MSDs requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, restricted work, or days away from work
OSHA's recordkeeping rule requires MSDs to be logged on the 300 Log when they meet the general recording criteria: medical treatment beyond first aid, restricted work, job transfer, or days away from work.
Which federal agency enforces ergonomic regulations in federal government workplaces, separate from OSHA's jurisdiction over private employers?
Answer: Federal safety and health programs under Section 19 of the OSH Act, overseen by each agency
Section 19 of the OSH Act requires federal agencies to establish their own safety and health programs, with OSHA providing oversight and guidance rather than direct enforcement.
California's ergonomics regulation (8 CCR 5110) — the Repetitive Motion Injuries standard — is triggered when which condition is met?
Answer: Two or more employees performing the same job tasks develop work-related MSDs within 12 months
California's 8 CCR 5110 is activated when two or more employees in the same job develop work-related repetitive motion injuries within a 12-month period.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) intersects with ergonomics when an employee with an MSD requests a workplace accommodation. Under the ADA, the employer's obligation is to:
Answer: Provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so creates an undue hardship
The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including MSD-related impairments, unless it creates an undue hardship.