OSHA

Question 1

Per cal OSHA what is the meaning of immediately?

Answer 1

No more than 8 hours after the incident.

Question 2

What circumstances may exist that necessitate a faster notification?

Answer 2

If OSHA needs to respond to the scene.

• where evidentiary materials may be compromised
• where an imminent hazard exists that needs to be corrected or made safe for other employees or the public.
• where the workplace accident may be newsworthy.
• explosions
• structural or excavation/trench collapses
• catastrophes involving 3 people or more.
• fatalities with unusual circumstances.

Question 3

When should OSHA be notified

Answer 3

…when a serious injury or illness or death occurs.

Question 4

Define serious injury Or illness.

Answer 4

Any injury or illness occurring in a place of employment or in connection with any employment which requires
- inpatient hospitalization for a period in excess of 24 hours for other than medical observation

-employee suffers a loss of any member of the body or suffers any serious degree of permanent disfigurement-

Question 5

OSHA definition of serious injury or illness does not include?

Answer 5

Injury or illness or death caused by the commission of a penal code violation or an accident on a public street or highway