Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)?
Answer: To provide a framework for organizations to manage and reduce their environmental impact systematically
ISO 14001 provides a structured framework for identifying environmental aspects, setting objectives, and continually improving environmental performance.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which category of workers is generally entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate?
Answer: Non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek
The FLSA requires that non-exempt employees receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
A manufacturing operation is subject to an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard. Which threshold triggers PSM requirements?
Answer: Handling highly hazardous chemicals at or above specific threshold quantities listed in OSHA's PSM standard
PSM requirements are triggered when a facility handles highly hazardous chemicals in quantities at or above the thresholds specified in OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.119 appendix A.
In healthcare operations, HIPAA's 'minimum necessary' standard requires that:
Answer: Access to protected health information be limited to the least amount needed to accomplish the intended purpose
HIPAA's minimum necessary standard restricts how much protected health information is used, disclosed, or requested to the minimum needed for the specific task.
When a new federal regulation is published in the Federal Register, how long do businesses typically have before it becomes enforceable?
Answer: An effective date is specified, often 30, 60, or 90 days after publication, allowing time for compliance
Federal regulations published in the Federal Register include a stated effective date, commonly 30–90 days after publication, providing businesses an implementation window.
Which concept describes a compliance approach where an organization proactively identifies and addresses risks before violations occur?
Answer: Proactive or preventive compliance
Proactive (preventive) compliance focuses on risk identification, controls implementation, and continuous monitoring before violations arise, reducing enforcement exposure.
The General Duty Clause of the OSH Act requires employers to:
Answer: Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm
The General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) is a catch-all provision requiring employers to address serious recognized hazards even where no specific OSHA standard applies.