Ch3 Flashcards
Part of the United States Department of Labor and is tasked with the creation and enforcement of workplace law
OSHA
Often used to help define what is “acceptable” for fire service equipment, procedures, and professional qualifications. Additionally could be–and have been— viewed by the courts as “common practice” or the “standard of care”
NFPA standards
OSHA uses the___as the body of laws to prove workplace safety
Code of federal regulations, CFR
An enforceable rule of conduct that helps protect a society
Law
______law deals with rules of conduct in civil and criminal matters
Statutory
Refers to a precedent established over time through the judicial process
Case law
Although it may sound confusing, some jurisdictions use the term ______ for their statutory laws
Code
Typically outlines details and procedures that have the force of law issued by an executive government authority .
Regulation
A work of law established or adopted by a rule making authority.
Code
_____ serve to regulate an approach, system, or topic for which they are written
Code
The term _____ can apply to any set of rules, procedures, or professional measurements that are established by an authority. h
Standard
A publication that offers procedures, directions, or standards of care as a reasonable means to address a condition or situation.
Guide
_______ do not have the impact of a law but can be used in negligence asked to provide clarity on the general duty or standard of care
Guides
First published in 1987, This standard has become the “mother ship” of fire department safety and health it ties together many other NFPA standards by referring to them by their applications
NFPA 1500
What NFPA document has shifted to that of a professional qualifications document, much like those for FF and FO positions. Includes Job performance requirements (JPRs) for the HSO and the ISO?
1521
In many ways, the REAL SUBSTANCE that establishes the ISO role is contained in the NFPA standard _____?
1561
____ is the safety and health research and educational arm of the federal government and is part of the CDC under the Department of Health and Human Services.
NIOSH
Has no enforcement responsibilities, but it can recommend the adjustment or creation of regulatory measures to OSHA
NIOSH
As it relates to the ISO, OSHA Title 29 CFR emphasizes the need to have a “__________ “ for operations involving hazmat, confined spaces, trenches, and hazardous energy emergency incidents.
written site safety plan
