NWSA Site Safety and Health 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a Return-to-Work program after a tower worker is injured?

Accepted Answer

To safely transition injured workers back to productive duties through modified or light-duty assignments while they recover

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To rush workers back before they are fully healed

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Return-to-work programs are only for office workers

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To reduce insurance premiums exclusively

Question 2

How should a site health assessment address potential lead exposure from older tower structures?

Accepted Answer

Test the coating on older towers for lead content before sanding, grinding, or cutting, and implement OSHA lead standards if present

Answer

Lead paint is not found on towers

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Lead exposure is only a concern during demolition

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Workers should wear gloves only

Question 3

What mental health considerations should be part of a tower worker's overall health program?

Accepted Answer

Stress management, fatigue recognition, substance abuse prevention, and access to employee assistance programs

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Mental health is not relevant to physical work

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Mental health is only relevant after a major accident

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Workers should handle mental health on their own time

Question 4

What does a site-specific health risk assessment evaluate at a tower location?

Accepted Answer

Environmental health hazards including RF exposure levels, chemical hazards, biological hazards, noise, temperature extremes, and air quality

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Only fall protection needs

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Only the nearest hospital distance

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Health assessments are only done after incidents

Question 5

What are the OSHA requirements for providing first aid training to tower work crews?

Accepted Answer

When emergency medical services are not readily accessible, employers must ensure a person trained in first aid and CPR is available at the work site

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First aid training is optional

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Only the foreman needs first aid training

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First aid training is only required in wilderness areas

Question 6

How should medications that cause drowsiness be handled for workers performing tower climbing?

Accepted Answer

Workers taking medications that impair alertness, balance, or coordination must not climb and should report medication use to their supervisor

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Workers can take any prescribed medication

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Medication use is a private matter that doesn't affect work

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Only illegal drugs are a concern