CPHR Workplace Health and Safety 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers are required to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause what?

Accepted Answer

Death or serious physical harm

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Minor discomfort

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Property damage only

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Temporary illness

Question 2

A 'near miss' incident report is most valuable to an organization because it:

Accepted Answer

Identifies hazards before they cause injury

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Satisfies OSHA recordkeeping requirements

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Reduces workers' compensation premiums immediately

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Assigns blame for unsafe behavior

Question 3

Which hierarchy of controls is considered the most effective method for eliminating workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

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Administrative controls

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Personal protective equipment

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Engineering controls

Question 4

An employer's Experience Modification Rate (EMR) directly affects:

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation insurance premiums

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OSHA inspection frequency

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The number of required safety committee meetings

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Federal contractor eligibility

Question 5

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must contain how many standardized sections?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

8

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12

Answer

20

Question 6

A joint health and safety committee (JHSC) is most effective when it:

Accepted Answer

Conducts workplace inspections and makes recommendations to management

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Is composed solely of management representatives

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Has authority to immediately discipline unsafe workers

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Meets only after a serious injury occurs

Question 7

Which type of work-related musculoskeletal disorder is most commonly associated with repetitive forceful gripping and awkward wrist postures?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Rotator cuff tendinitis

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Lumbar disc herniation

Answer

De Quervain's tenosynovitis