NHA- Mid-term Exam 28. Which OSHA log form must be posted in an area frequented

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NHA- Mid-term Exam 28. Which OSHA log form must be posted in an area frequented by staff from February 1st through April 29th? a. 300 b. 300A c. 301 d. All of the above 29. Which hazardous substance do workers most commonly come in contact with in a skilled nursing facility? a. b. c· d. Caustic cleansers Carbon Monoxide Blood borne pathogens All of the above 30. What must every employee have access to in case of an exposure to a chemical, which will tell therm how to treat the exposure. a. Material Substance Sheets b. Safety Data Sheets c. Center for Disease Control Sheets d. Baby wipes to wipe the chemical away 31. True of False, Collecting worker's compensation benefits gives an employee the right to sue the employer for an injury obtained on the job? a. True b. False 32. An employee is not eligible to collect workers compensation benefits until they have been oft from work for how many days a. 2 b. 5 d. 14 33. An employer may attempt to get an employee's worker's compensation benefit reduced if the employee did not follow the facilities policies and procedures. a. True b. False

Explanation / Answer

28) 300 A

Explanation:

Employers are required to complete both OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses and OSHA Form 300-A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, only the latter( Form 300-A), is required to be posted in the workplace.

It should be made clear to employers that the Form 300 should not be posted along with the Summary Form 300-A.

The form 300 A shoulb be submitted by February 1 of the year following the year covered by the form and keep it posted until April 30 of that yearyou

29)blood borne pathogens

Explanation

The list of the most prevalent hazards associated with working in nursing homes and personal care facilities is given below,according to OSHA.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Bloodborne Pathogens/Needlesticks

Tuberculosis (TB)

Workplace Violence

Slips, Trips and Falls

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Chemicals/Hazardous Drugs.

Among these exposure to bloodborne pathogens is most common in a skilled nursing setting.

30) Safety data sheet

Explanation: SDS information may include instructions for the safe use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or product. The SDS should be available for reference in the area where the chemicals are being stored or in use.

A SDS for a substance is not primarily intended for use by the general consumer, focusing instead on the hazards of working with the material in an occupational setting.the initial care that should be given by untrained responders to an individual who has been exposed to the chemical are given in the SDS. The required information consists of:

Necessary first-aid instructions by relevant routes of exposure (inhalation, skin and eye contact, and ingestion).

Description of the most important symptoms or effects, and any symptoms that are acute or delayed.

Recommendations for immediate medical care and special treatment needed, when necessary.

31)True

Explanation

Workers' compensation insurance may not be only recourse for a workplace injury.

If an employee is injured in the workplace, he probably been told that the only compensation he can receive will come from the employer's workers' compensation insurance. Although this is the general rule, there are many exceptions -- situations in which employee may be able to sue for damages caused by your injuries. For example ,in following situations employee can sue the employer,

If you were injured by a defective product, you might be able to bring a products liability action against the manufacturer of the product.

If you were injured by a toxic substance, you might be able to bring a toxic tort lawsuit against the manufacturer of that substance.

If you were injured because of your employer's intentional or egregious conduct, you might be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against your employer.

If your employer does not carry workers' compensation insurance, you might be able to sue your employer in civil court or collect money from a state fund.

If a third party caused your injury, you might be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against that person.

32) 7

Explanation If employee is off work 7 days or less, he is not entitled to receive workers compensation payments for disability. For example, if the employee is off work 10 days, he would be paid 3 days of disability benefits.

However, if he is off 14 days or more, he will receive retroactive payments all the way back to the first day of disability

33)false

Explanation: An employer may not get a part or full of the worker's compensation even if the employee did not follow the company's policies and procedures.

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