EMPLOYMENT SAFETY AND LAWS

Question 1

OSHA

Answer 1

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

provides for the physical safety of employees regarding training, equipment, exposure, and disposal of waste

Question 2

SDS

Answer 2

Safety Data Sheets

help medical personnel use and dispose of chemicals that are known to be harmful

Question 3

PPE

Answer 3

Personal Protective Equipment

gloves, safety needles, sharps containers, eye wash stations, an exposure plan, and biohazardous warning labels

Question 4

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer 4

makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin

Question 5

The Age Discrimination Act

Answer 5

protects the employment of persons in the age range of 45-60 against unlawful discharge or termination

Question 6

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 6

allows access to jobs and facilities for the physically challenged that are qualified to do a job

Question 7

The Fair Labor Standards Act

Answer 7

regulates the minimum wage and standardizes the number of hours an employee is allowed to work

Question 8

The Social Security Act

Answer 8

provides for disability and retirement compensation, survivor benefits, and Medicare for those over 65 years of age

Question 9

ERISA

Answer 9

Employee Retirement Income Security Act

protects pensions

Question 10

FMLA

Answer 10

Family and Medical Leave Act

allows workers to take unpaid time off from their jobs to deal with serious family and health issues without jeopardy to their job

Question 11

HIPAA

Answer 11

Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

provides national standards to protect the privacy of personal health information and standards for electronic healthcare transactions

Question 12

COBRA

Answer 12

insures that persons changing jobs do not lose insurance

Question 13

The Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1977

Answer 13

allows patients to see their credit reports

Question 14

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act

Answer 14

prohibits discrimination against extending credit based on race, sex, gender, religion, or marital status

Question 15

The Consumer Protection Act of 1960 or “Regulation Z”

Answer 15

requires that if more than four extended payments will be made, the contract must be in writing

Question 16

Fair Debt Collection Practice Art

Answer 16

requires that collectors must contact debtors between 8 AM and 9 PM, Monday through Friday. Privacy must be protected by not leaving messages or calling people at work. Threats or vulgar language cannot be used.

Question 17

Workers’ Compensation

Answer 17

coverage for the bills incurred because of an injury on the job. This is the only case in which the medical information does not belong to the patient. Information specific to the claim belongs to the company that is covering the injury.