Lesson 10

Question 1

There is no stipulation in the OSHA standards that requires an employer to have provisions for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury before the start of a project.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

First-aid supplies must be approved by the ? .

Select one:

a. consulting physician
b. contractor
c. job site inspector
d. safety director

Answer 2

a. consulting physician

Question 3

Emergency medical help should be available within ? , because death can occur from stoppage of breathing or severe bleeding.

Select one:

a. 3-4 minutes
b. 3-5 minutes
c. 3-6 minutes
d. 7 minutes

Answer 3

a. 3-4 minutes

Question 4

According to OSHA, when performing field work involving two or more trained employees who work with exposed lines or equipment energized at 50 or more volts, at least ? persons trained in CPR shall be available on the job.

Select one:

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

Answer 4

a. 2

Question 5

If arrangements cannot be made to have emergency medical personnel available in a reasonable period of time, OSHA requires that a person trained in first aid must be available at the work site.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

OSHA regulations state that the telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals, or ambulances shall be ? .

Select one:

a. at the job site
b. conspicuously posted
c. in the foreman’s pickup
d. posted in the HR director’s office

Answer 6

b. conspicuously posted

Question 7

First-aid kits required for construction sites must be checked before going out to the job site and at least ? to ensure supplies are replaced as they are used.

Select one:

a. daily
b. weekly
c. monthly
d. once per year

Answer 7

b. weekly

Question 8

It is important that first-aid kits on job sites are maintained and readily available for use. Expended items must be replaced and checked ? .

Select one:

a. daily
b. weekly
c. monthly
d. at least once per year

Answer 8

d. at least once per year

Question 9

Bloodborne pathogens are ? that are present in human blood that can cause disease.

Select one:

a. cells
b. microorganisms
c. plasma
d. stem cells

Answer 9

b. microorganisms

Question 10

When workers are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material on the job, OSHA requires that employers buy a generic exposure control plan.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

“Universal precautions” is an infection control policy by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that treats all human blood and certain body fluids as if they were known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, or other bloodborne pathogens.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

In order to eliminate the hazards of bloodborne pathogens, employers may use ? and work practice controls.

Select one:

a. chemicals
b. engineering
c. latex gloves
d. respirators

Answer 12

b. engineering

Question 13

Good ? procedures can be used to reduce employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Select one:

a. air purification
b. communication
c. housekeeping
d. safety

Answer 13

c. housekeeping

Question 14

The greatest bloodborne risk is infection of ? .

Select one:

a. AIDS
b. hepatitis B
c. HIV
d. TB

Answer 14

b. hepatitis B

Question 15

Employers must provide and employees must use ? when the possibility exists of exposure to blood or bodily fluids.

Select one:

a. cut-resistant gloves
b. leather gloves
c. PPE
d. safety glasses

Answer 15

c. PPE

Question 16

An exposure incident is a specific eye, mouth, or other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material that results from doing one’s job or providing first aid as a first responder.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

When an exposure incident is reported, the employer will arrange for an immediate and confidential medical evaluation.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Records must be maintained on all employees with occupational exposure for the period of their employment plus ? .

Select one:

a. 1 year
b. 5 years
c. 20 years
d. 30 years

Answer 18

d. 30 years

Question 19

OSHA standards require that warning labels for hazardous materials must be printed in fluorescent ? or orange-red, and have the biohazard symbol as part of the warning label.

Select one:

a. green
b. orange
c. red
d. yellow

Answer 19

b. orange

Question 20

Records on employee occupational exposure are confidential and can be released only with the employee’s written consent, or if required by law.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 20

True