Regulatory Agencies Flashcards
Protection of employees on the job and includes a general duty clause
OSHA
State OSHA plans must be what as compared to the federal plan
State OSHA must be at least as strict as the federal plans
A written exposure control plan. Engineering controls are available
Blood-borne pathogens
Blood-borne pathogen controls must offer what?
Hep B free of charge and make post exposure available
Written Haz Com plan that ensures container labels have name, address, chemical, warnings
Hazard Communication
Provide useful info to workers about hazardous materials and chemicals
MSDS
What do MSDS contain?
Manufacturers info Chemical synonyms Hazards Spill response PPE
Characteristics of a hazardous chemical
Ignitability <140
Corrosivity - pH high or low
Toxic
Reactivity
How do you dispose of the hazardous chemicals?
Contact local hazardous waste facility
Federal law states that any laboratory or facility that performs laboratory testing of human specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease is required to obtain?
CLIA certificate
Each state has its own regulations pertaining to?
x-ray producing equipment or it’s under the NRC requirements
Who is permitted to use radiation producing machines?
Licensed practitioners such as MD, DO, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Dentistry, X-ray tech
What are the two wastes from x-rays
Silver and Digital
Benefits that are payable regardless of fault and are exclusive remedy of the employee against the employer
Work Comp
When do employees need to report work comp injury?
Within 90 days
