Biologic Hazards

Question 1

A worker in a manufacturing setting has been diagnosed with active TB. The OHN should be aware that in addition to needing reassurance, the worker’s co-workers should:

Answer 1

Participate in a post-exposure surveillance program.

Question 2

The OHM should recognize that an epidemic exists if the:

Answer 2

Incidence of the disease exceeds the expected

Question 3

The OHN is consulting with a healthcare facility to prepare a TB risk assessment. According to the guidelines of the CDC, the OHN needs to obtain data concerning the:

Answer 3

In order to determine if hospital workers, patients, volunteers, or visitors are at risk of exposure to TB in the healthcare setting, the OHN needs to identify the number of TB patients who were treated in each area of the facility, both inpatient and outpatient.

Question 4

A worker working on brake pads is exposed above the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) for asbestos. CXR should be performed how often?

Answer 4

The OSHA standard for asbestos 1910.1001 states it depends on the age of the employee and the specific length of the exposure.