10.6, Occupational Safety Flashcards
According to the Occupational Safety Manual, safe work _________ and _________ are essential to the efficient functioning of the California Highway Patrol.
Conditions and procedures
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
The Department is responsible for ensuring that everything possible is done to protect employees from what four events?
1) Accidents
2) Injuries
3) Occupational illnesses
4) Exposure to hazardous substances
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 1)
What are the three primary kinds of assistance provided to commands by occupational safety committees?
1) Administering safety responsibilities
2) Achieving compliance with safety requirements
3) Resolving local health and safety issues
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 1)
What tool provides direction to all personnel within a command in their effort to achieve a safe and healthy work environment?
Safety goals
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
What element within the Department’s occupational safety program provides a framework for establishing and maintaining safe work practices and healthy conditions in the workplace?
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
What element within the Department’s occupational safety program ensures that all affected employees are provided with information regarding hazardous substances which are routinely used at each command?
Hazardous Substance Program
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
What is required to be available to specified employees when unsafe conditions cannot be corrected through engineering or administrative controls?
Personal protective equipment
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
When the use of personal protective equipment is necessary, employees shall receive training on what three procedures?
1) Fitting the equipment
2) Wearing the equipment
3) Maintaining the equipment
Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that reported unsafe or unhealthy conditions are documented on what form?
CHP 113B, Hazard Report/Inspection form
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
At what location should blank CHP 113B forms be made available for ease of employee access and awareness?
The occupational safety board
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
When shall supervisors correct unsafe practices or conditions.
As soon as observed or reported.
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
What employees are required to investigate accidents and exposures to determine whether or not unsafe work procedures or conditions were the cause.
Supervisors
HPM 10.6, Chapter 1
The _________________ is the departmental arbitrator for interpreting rules, standards, policies, procedures, and definitions relative to departmental safety programs.
Departmental Occupational Safety Board
HPM 10.6, Chapter 2
What forms are utilized by the Command Safety Coordinator for conducting a command self-inspection?
1) CHP 680T, Command Illness and Injury Case Management Inspection Checklist
2) CHP 681I, Command Occupational Safety-Inspection Checklist
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 2)
How soon after his or her initial appointment as the Command Safety Coordinator shall he or she conduct a command self-inspection?
Within 30 days of appointment
HPM 10.6, Chapter 2
The Command Safety Coordinator shall be an employee at the rank of __________ or above.
Sergeant
HPM 10.6, Chapter 2
What is the name of the committee that assists the commander in achieving compliance with occupational safety requirements and resolving health and safety issues in the local command.
Command Occupational Safety Committee
HPM 10.6, Chapter 2
True or False: the command occupational safety committee determines the preventability of vehicle accident, injury, occupational illness, and exposure to hazardous substances.
False (it only makes recommendations in this regard)
HPM 10.6, Chapter 2
At least how often shall members of the command occupational safety committee conduct inspections of facilities and equipment to identify potentially unsafe work conditions, practices, or situations?
Semiannually (twice per year)
HPM 10.6, Chapter 2
At least how often shall the command occupational safety committee meet?
Quarterly
HPM 10.6, Chapter 2
What employees are responsible for implementation of occupational safety programs?
Commanders
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
What employees are the primary safety instructors for the Department?
Supervisors and managers
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
What CHP Headquarters command is responsible for training managers and supervisors in order to familiarize themselves with safety and health hazards to which personnel may be exposed?
The Office of Risk Management, Occupational Safety Unit
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
True or false: safety performance of supervisors and managers is an element included in their annual performance appraisals.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
___________ have been developed to provide Divisions/executive offices with a realistic projection of injuries, illnesses, deaths, and vehicle collisions based upon previous trends.
Target numbers
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
What is the overall objective of the occupational safety program?
To achieve a reduction in injuries, illnesses, collisions, and accidental (negligent) discharges from the previous year.
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 3)
All employees who complete a _________ for timekeeping purposes will be categorized as “enforcement.”
CHP 415, Daily Field Record
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
Name the five different vehicle categories.
1) Marked
2) Unmarked
3) Special Purpose
4) Motorcycles
5) Aircraft
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 3)
What form is required to be reviewed in order to aid in detecting unsafe practices and attitudes by an individual employee?
CHP 442, Individual Collision, Injury and Safety Recognition Record
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 3)
What form is used to document safety inspections and any identified discrepancies?
CHP 113A, Safety Inspection Checklist
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
How often is each Area office or CHP command required to submit a CHP 113, Injury and Collision Report to Division?
Quarterly
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
When is the CHP 113, Injury and Collision Report due to Division?
No later than the 15th day after the end of the quarter (reporting period)
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 3)
A _________ is a cut, fracture, sprain, amputation, or other event resulting from a work accident or an exposure involving a single incident in the work environment.
Injury
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
A __________ is any abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from a work-related injury, caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.
Illness
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
What CHP command is charged with an injury or illness when an employee is injured while on temporary assignment?
The temporary (host) command (unless the assignment is for control of civil disturbance)
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 3)
A _________ is any “motor vehicle fleet accident” as defined by the American National Standards Institute.
Recordable collision
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
True or False: the term “motor vehicle fleet accident” includes privately owned cars operated by departmental personnel while on official business.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
True or False: the term “motor vehicle fleet accident” includes privately owned motorcycles operated by departmental personnel while on official business.
False
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
True or False: the term “motor vehicle fleet accident” includes rented or leased cars operated by departmental personnel while on official business.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
True or False: the term “motor vehicle fleet accident” includes General Service pool cars operated by departmental personnel while on official business.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
A ___________ generally is any collision involving any motor vehicle operated by departmental personnel while on official business.
Motor vehicle fleet accident
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
What CHP command is charged with an injury or illness when an employee is injured while traveling to or from a temporary assignment?
The command where the employee is permanently assigned at the time of the injury or illness.
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 3)
What CHP command is charged with an injury or illness when an employee is injured during a civil disturbance?
The command where the employee is permanently assigned at the time of the injury or illness.
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 3)
What CHP command is charged with an injury or illness while an employee is temporarily assigned to and/or under the direct control and supervision of an entity other than the Department?
The appropriate Assistant Commissioner
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
_________ are defined as injuries or illnesses that occur or are manifested during pre-employment physical fitness evaluations, physical fitness training at the Academy, or evaluation of any employee for physical fitness for the job.
Fitness injuries/illnesses
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
Who is legally responsible for ensuring that employees receive instruction on the proper use of safety equipment.
Each manager/supervisor
HPM 10.6, Chapter 3
Annual review of the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) by each employee shall be documented on the _______ and _______.
1) CHP 712A, Injury and Illness Prevention Program Orientation and Review
2) CHP 712, Emergency Action Plan Review
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 4)
If a command receives a complaint letter from the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) alleging an unsafe condition in the command, the command is required to investigate it and respond to the DOSH in writing within _______ days.
14 calendar days
HPM 10.6, Chapter 5
The DOSH Compliance Office conducts inspections in response to what four events?
1) Complaints
2) Accidents
3) Targeted Inspections
4) Observations of Hazards
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 5)
When a complaint letter from DOSH is handled by a CHP command, a copy of the complaint and the command’s response shall be posted in the command in a location readily accessible for employe review for a minimum of ________ days or ___________.
Three days or until the unsafe condition is corrected.
HPM 10.6, Chapter 5
True or False: The DOSH has the authority to conduct an inspection without providing advance warning.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 5
During a DOSH inspection, if a supervisor is not available the employee initially contacted by the DOSH compliance officer shall immediately notify _________.
The Command Safety Coordinator, Occupational Safety Committee member, and/or the commander.
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 5)
What four items will be inspected by the DOSH compliance officer during an inspection?
1) IIPP
2) Safety training records (3 years + current)
3) OSHA 300, Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries & Illnesses (5 years + current)
4) Injury, illness, and exposure reports (5 years + current)
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 5)
True or False: if a supervisor is not available at the time of a DOSH inspection, the OIC shall explain to the compliance officer that departmental policy restricts access to certain records to regular supervisors and managers, and that if the compliance officer desires to review these records he or she should do so when a regular supervisor is available.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 5
The DOSH compliance officer should conduct the inspection jointly with _____________.
The highest ranking manager or supervisor on site.
HPM 10.6, Chapter 5
True or False: a representative of the union or employee organization has the right to participate in a DOSH inspection.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 5
True or False: departmental employees may decline to be interviewed by a DOSH compliance officer.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 5
Whenever the CHP is called to an accident involving an employee who has suffered serious injury, illness, or death, the nearest office of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall be notified by telephone within what timeframe?
Immediately
HPM 10.6, Chapter 5
Commands shall identify and post a list of the _________________ routinely used in the workplace.
Hazardous substances
HPM 10.6, Chapter 7
Commands shall inform employees if a new or revised MSDS indicates _______________.
Significantly increased risks.
HPM 10.6, Chapter 7
What form shall be completed by all employees who elect to drive a privately owned vehicle on official business?
Std. 261, Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicle on State Business
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 8)
All new employees required to drive on official business shall be given information regarding vehicle accident prevention by whom?
A supervisor
HPM 10.6, Chapter 8
Non-uniformed employees who frequently drive on official business are required to complete the standard online defensive driving course every ______ years.
Four
HPM 10.6, Chapter 8
How often are uniformed employees and non-uniformed employees who are frequently required to drive on official business are required to participate in commentary driving?
Annually
HPM 10.6, Chapter 8
_________ are qualified to conduct commentary driver training and are qualified to train non-uniformed supervisors to conduct commentary driver training.
Uniformed supervisors
HPM 10.6, Chapter 8
An employee’s most current DMV driver license printout shall be maintained in the employee’s personnel file and updated how often?
Annually
HPM 10.6, Chapter 8
A Std. 261, Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicle on State Business shall be retained in the employee’s field folder for ______ years after the date of the most recent renewal.
Three years
HPM 10.6, Chapter 8
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, General Industry Safety Order (GISO) 3203 mandates that employees be protected from potentially harmful exposures to hazardous conditions, substances, or forms of energy found in the work environment through the use of appropriate __________ and/or __________ controls.
Engineering and/or administrative controls
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Personal protective equipment shall be utilized only under what circumstances?
1) When engineering and/or administrative controls are not feasible
2) During the time period necessary to install or implement feasible engineering controls
3) In an emergency
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 9)
True or False: pregnant employees who elect to participate in firearms training contrary to the advice of their medical care provider shall be permitted to do so.
True
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
True or False: Lead exposure from monthly pistol shoots is a significant risk factor for employee injury/illness.
False
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
________ are passive measures designed into the work environment to prevent contact with a harmful condition, substance, or other hazard.
Engineering controls
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Whenever engineering controls are inadequate or not feasible, __________ shall be implemented if practicable.
Administrative controls
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Installing guards on machinery, such as saws for food processing equipment, is an example of _________ controls.
Engineering
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Modifying workstation design is an example of _________ controls.
Engineering
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Rotating employees to minimize exposure is an example of __________ controls.
Administrative
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Implementing proper housekeeping practices is an example of __________ controls.
Administrative
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Developing appropriate worker training is an example of __________ controls.
Administrative
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Positioning structural or mechanical barriers to isolate the condition or substance is an example of __________ controls.
Engineering
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Using local exhaust ventilation is an example of __________ controls.
Engineering
HPM 10.6, Chapter 9
Who is authorized to approve the use of employee-owned personal protective equipment (PPE)?
The commander
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
May PPE with visible damage be reused?
No
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
Where are damaged motorcycle helmets and soft body sent?
Business Services Section, Supply Services Unit
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
What form must be filled out when returning motorcycle helmets or soft body armor?
CHP 266, Credit Memo
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
Personal protective equipment (other than motorcycle helmets and soft body armor) are disposed of ________.
Locally
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
If an employee sustains a serious or fatal injury involving a body part protected by PPE, what is done with the PPE?
It is preserved as evidence in an evidence locker until the Legal Coordination Unit can be notified for future disposition.
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 10)
Repetitive motion injuries affect which body parts?
Soft tissues, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels.
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 10)
What CHP command is the program administrator for the Ergonomic Program?
The Office of Employee Safety and Assistance (OESA), Occupational Safety Unit.
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 10)
___________ are encouraged to emphasize the proper method for lifting and avoiding injuries.
Supervisors
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
Is a local supervisor or manager authorized to perform a workstation evaluation?
No
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
True or False: officers are encouraged to use the MDC inside the patrol car for extended periods.
False
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5110, General Safety Order, requires training for impacted employees performing repetitive motion work activities how often?
Annually
HPM 10.6, Chapter 10
New employees working in repetitive motion activities shall receive training during the Department’s new employee orientation and shall be documented using which forms?
1) CHP 10, Supervisor’s Report on Employee Orientation
2) CHP 712A, Injury and Illness Prevention Program Orientation and Review
(HPM 10.6, Chapter 10)
