Week 2 OSHA Flashcards
(24 cards)
OSHA, as a Governing body
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
Requires employers to identify all workplace hazards and communicate them to employees
OSHA applies to which employers?
All employers, regardless of the number of employees
Define PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
What is OSHA Form 300A?
Summary of work-related injuries and illnesses
Which employers have to fill out an OSHA Form 300?
Employers with 11 or more employees, at anytime of the year
What is the OSHA Form 300?
Log of work-related injuries and illnesses
What is the first OSHA form filled out when an employee has a recordable injury or illness?
OSHA Form 301: Injury and Illness Incident Report
Which employers have to fill out an OSHA Form 300A?
Any employer required to maintain OSHA Form 300, therefore employers with 11 or more employees at anytime during the year.
When does OSHA Form 300A have to be posted?
From February 1st of the following year and remain posted until at least April 30th.
How long must OSHA records related to injuries and illnesses be maintained?
For at least 5 years
Define sharps
Any device with physical characteristics that make it possible to puncture, lacerate, or penetrate the skin.
Another name for OSHA’s Hazard (chemical) Communication Standard
“Right-To-Know”
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
Which federal entity regulates general prescription drugs?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Define Controlled Substances
Those drugs that are subject to abuse, the possession and use of which is regulated under the Controlled Substances Act.
For Controlled substances, the inventory procedure and documentation must be repeated every ______ years.
Two
What form is needed to purchase Schedule II controlled substances?
DEA Form 222
What symbol is used to designate a controlled substance on the package?
A large letter “C” with roman numeral centered inside, depicting the schedule of the drug
The Controlled Substances Act is regulated by the which federal agency?
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Which federal entity regulates topical pesticides?
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Which federal entity regulates biologicals including vaccines?
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)