Health & Safety Standards Flashcards

What is the purpose of an exposure control plan (ECP) required under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard?

Answer: To identify tasks with BBP exposure risk and establish protective measures

An Exposure Control Plan identifies job classifications and tasks involving BBP exposure risk and documents the protective measures, PPE, training, and post-exposure procedures the employer will use.

A cleaning supervisor is conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). The first step in this process is to:

Answer: Identify the job steps and potential hazards for each step

A JHA begins by breaking a job into its component steps and identifying the potential hazards associated with each step before controls or PPE are determined.

Which type of ventilation system is preferred for controlling chemical vapor exposure during high-chemical-use cleaning tasks?

Answer: Local exhaust ventilation

Local exhaust ventilation captures chemical vapors at the source before they spread into the worker's breathing zone, providing superior exposure control over dilution ventilation.

For a cleaning worker who handles regulated medical waste (sharps, bloody materials), proper waste disposal requires:

Answer: Puncture-resistant, leak-proof containers labeled with the biohazard symbol

Regulated medical waste must be placed in puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and properly labeled biohazard containers to prevent injury and exposure during handling and disposal.

According to OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard, wet cleaning areas must have floor surfaces that are:

Answer: Kept clean, dry, and slip-resistant where possible

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 requires that floors be kept clean, dry, and maintained in a slip-resistant condition; where wet conditions exist, drainage and slip-resistant surfaces or mats are required.

Which chemical concentration method is most effective for ensuring cleaning workers apply disinfectants at the correct dilution?

Answer: Using pre-measured dispensing systems or test strips to verify concentration

Pre-measured dispensing systems and chemical test strips ensure accurate dilutions, preventing both under-concentration (ineffective disinfection) and over-concentration (chemical hazards).

Heat stress is a recognized health hazard for cleaning workers in hot environments. The MOST effective administrative control for heat stress prevention is:

Answer: Scheduling heavy cleaning tasks during cooler periods and implementing work-rest cycles

Scheduling intensive tasks during cooler times of day and implementing mandatory work-rest cycles are the most effective administrative controls for preventing heat-related illness in cleaning workers.