Chapter 5 Human Resources Flashcards
Completeness and ________ are the cornerstones of any record-keeping system
Accuracy
This act was passed to improve public access to government documents.
Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
How long a record is kept is governed by ________
State Laws
The ________ for fire departments outlines which documents, how long records are kept.
Retention Schedule
When a record is not listed in the retention schedule, departments are free to determine the ________ for those records.
Schedule
________ requests must identify a specific document that currently exists. Departments are not required to research, or produce documents under a FOIA request.
Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
A good records system should provide complete and ________ information that is easily retrieved and interpreted.
Valid
Issues regarding firefighter wellness and fitness continue to be the number one cause of firefighter line of duty deaths with ________ leading the list.
Heart Attacks
In ________, the IAFF/IAFC Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Task Force was formed.
1997
Valid job descriptions should spell out what are called the ________ for the position (firefighter applicant)
Essential job tasks
For a job description to be considered valid and survive a discrimination challenge it must accurately reflect the physical nature of the ________ performed by the employees for which it was written
Actual tasks
________ was developed by the IAFC/IAFF Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Task Force that can be utilized for the evaluation of firefighter candidates
CPAT – Candidate physical ability test
It is the responsibility of the ________ to educate the medical professional on the physical and medical requirements of the position
Fire department
NFPA 1582 Contains medical standards that the ________ can utilize in making a proper recommendation on the medical fitness for duty of a firefighter
Physician
_______ are good sources of information concerning records retention and may assist in providing access to retention schedules
Municipal clerks
The first step in providing information from records and Data Systems is ensuring that the information provided is ______
valid
One of the keys to well informed decision-making is _______________, from multiple sources if available, on which decisions can be based.
gathering sufficient information
Increased sick leave usage, higher injury rates with corresponding increases in working, claims, possible early medical stability retirement, and increases the medical insurance claims and premiums can all result from an ________
unhealthy workforce
For a job description to be considered valid and survive a discrimination challenge it must _________________by the employees for which it was written
accurately reflect the physical nature of the actual tasks performed
Physical ability testing should be designed to test the candidates ability to meet the ___________________. Ability tests become a problem for the organization when they are developed in a manner that artificially inflates the physical demands of the job.
physical demands of the job
_____________developed by the IAFC/IAFF Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Task Force that can be utilized for the evaluation of firefighter candidates
CPAT – Candidate physical ability test
Medical exams are given under the three pretexts:
The candidate who has received a conditional offer must undergo a physical exam prior to beginning work
An existing employee may be required to undergo an annual medical exam to ensure the employee remains fit for duty
And employee may be required to pass an examination before returning to duty after injury
the point in establishing a wellness fitness program is to make improvement in the wellness and fitness of employees It is the responsibility of_____________ to educate the medical professional on the physical and medical requirements of the position
the department
________ Contains medical standards that the physician can utilize in making a proper recommendation on the medical fitness for duty of a firefighter
NFPA 1582
The best way to increase employee ownership in any wellness and fitness program is to:
involve them from the beginning and throughout the program
Employees can become involved as well as remain active through the formation of a ____________
health and safety committee
______________ can be required because the employee failed a medical examination, was unable to complete a mandatory physical ability test, or is returning from an injury leave.
Employee rehabilitation
Chief officers may need to involve their organizations___________ to serve as a liaison among the employee, the employees Physician, and the organization’s occupational physician to monitor treatment and established a path away back to work.
human resources department
Knowledge of the employee’s __________ is important when guiding the employee who is seeking help for a mental fitness issue.
employee assistance program
