Asked by Chase Lennon on Sep 23, 2024
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Of the following occupational injuries, which would NOT have to be recorded for OSHA?
A) An employee is treated for a concussion and loses only a half-day work time.
B) An employee is treated for a concussion during his lunch hour and loses no work time.
C) An employee falls and breaks his leg while working overtime.
D) The supervisor treats an employee's small paper cut by putting an antiseptic on it and a bandage.
E) An employee needs stitches after he loses two front teeth because he was inattentive, not because a machine was out of adjustment.
Concussion
A type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, leading to temporary loss of normal brain function.
Overtime
Hours worked in addition to one's standard work schedule, often compensated at a higher pay rate according to labor laws.
Small Paper Cut
A minor injury caused by the edge of a piece of paper, often used metaphorically to describe a minor but irritating problem.
- Comprehend the functions and regulatory frameworks of organizations like OSHA in the enforcement of safety standards at the workplace.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the functions and regulatory frameworks of organizations like OSHA in the enforcement of safety standards at the workplace.
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