When must an employer have a fire prevention plan

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Assignment

Questions-

• What criteria are used to determine if an injury or illness is classified as a "restricted work" case. Provide an example, and cite the specific OSHA standard(s) where you found the answer.

2. What is the difference between a first aid injury and a medical treatment injury? Provide an example of each, and cite the specific OSHA standard(s) where you found the answer.

3. Provide two examples of situations where an injury or illness occurs in the work environment and would not be considered work-related under 29 CFR 1904. Cite the specific OSHA standard(s) where you found the answer.

4. Describe the relationship between OSHA, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission as specified in the Act.

5. When must an employer have a fire prevention plan? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.

6. What is the required nominal vertical height of a standard toeboard? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.

7. Under what circumstances may emergency action plans be communicated to employees orally? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.

8. What is the OSHA definition of a wall opening through which persons may fall? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.

9. What is an exit discharge? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.

Assignment

For this assignment, choose either Option A or Option B below.

Option A

Conduct an inspection of a workplace for compliance with the means of egress requirements in 29 CFR 1910.36 and 1910.37, and prepare a report of your findings.

You can use your current workplace or a local business or industry if you can get permission. Your report should contain the following items: a brief description of the workplace inspected; a compliance checklist prepared for the specific workplace and the standards being evaluated; noncompliance observed, including the full OSHA standard citations; recommended corrective actions; and a summary of overall compliance.

The report should be a minimum of two pages in length (double-spaced), including the checklist. The report must follow APA guidelines for formatting, and the report must include a title page and reference page.

Option B

Many workplaces use portable ladders to conduct work (e.g., painting, repairing) or to access supplies and materials. Locate any ladders used in your workplace, and conduct an inspection of them for compliance with 29 CFR 1910.23 and 1910.26. If you are able to observe any ladders in use, evaluate whether they are being used in accordance with the standards. Your report should contain the following items: a brief description of the workplace inspected; a compliance checklist prepared for the specific workplace and the standards being evaluated; noncompliance observed, including the full OSHA standard citations; recommended corrective actions; and a summary of overall compliance.

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