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The 3 Model Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Models
High Hazard, Non-HIgh Hazard, Employers with Intermittent Workers
Exposure Records
Cal/OSHA standards concerning toxic substances and hazardous exposures require records of
employee exposure to these substances and sources, physical examination reports,
employment records, and other information
No later than 8 hours
All fatalities and serious injuries and illnesses in California must be reported to the DOSH as
soon as possible, but ___________ incident.
DLSR
Division of Labor Statistics and Research
Form 5020
Employers Report of Occupational Injury or illness
Form 300A
Summary of Work-Related Injuries and illnesses must be posted no later than February 1
until April 30th
Form 301
Prepare an Injury and illness incident Report or equivalent, such as California DLSR Form
5020 (Employers Report of Occupational Injury or illness
,Form 300
Record each injury or illness on the Cal/OSHA Log of Occupational Work Related Injuries
and illnesses.
Management Commitment
The most important element in a safety program
IIPP - Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Outlines steps that can be taken to develop an effective program that helps assure the safety
and health of employees while on the job.
TICP - Targeted Inspection and Consultation Program
A Cal/OSHA program that identifies certain high-hazard employers and requires them to pay
a fee to fund a special inspection unit. Cal/OSHA also offers other consultation services to
help businesses avoid investigations and costly fines.
Employee Safety Responsibilities
Comply with all Cal/OSHA rules, regulations and standards, follow all lawful employer
safety and health rules and use all required personal protective equipment while working.
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Generally the lead state agency for emergency management in California
California Occupational Safety and Standards Board
The standards-setting body under Cal/OSHA and has the authority to grant or deny
applications for variances from adopted standards and respond to petitions for new or revised
standards.
, Cal/OSHA Appeals Board
This board handles appeals from employers regarding citations issued by DOSH for alleged
violations of workplace safety and health laws.
DIR - Department of Industrial Relations
improves conditions for California's workers and advances opportunities for employers. This
department has four divisions and six commissions, boards and programs
GISO - General Industry Safety Orders
The purpose is to fulfill the expressed social public policy of the State of California to make
full provision for securing safety in places of employment.
Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations
Requires every California employer to have an effective Injury and Illness Prevention
Program.
DOSH - Division of Occupational Safety and Health
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is commonly (although
incorrectly) referred to as Cal/OSHA. DOSH sets the standards for workplace safety in
California.
Valid
To avoid running afoul FEHA laws, an employer must be able to show that the particular pre-
employment test is _____________ (I.e., has a manifest relationship to the employment
position)
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Answers
The 3 Model Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Models
High Hazard, Non-HIgh Hazard, Employers with Intermittent Workers
Exposure Records
Cal/OSHA standards concerning toxic substances and hazardous exposures require records of
employee exposure to these substances and sources, physical examination reports,
employment records, and other information
No later than 8 hours
All fatalities and serious injuries and illnesses in California must be reported to the DOSH as
soon as possible, but ___________ incident.
DLSR
Division of Labor Statistics and Research
Form 5020
Employers Report of Occupational Injury or illness
Form 300A
Summary of Work-Related Injuries and illnesses must be posted no later than February 1
until April 30th
Form 301
Prepare an Injury and illness incident Report or equivalent, such as California DLSR Form
5020 (Employers Report of Occupational Injury or illness
,Form 300
Record each injury or illness on the Cal/OSHA Log of Occupational Work Related Injuries
and illnesses.
Management Commitment
The most important element in a safety program
IIPP - Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Outlines steps that can be taken to develop an effective program that helps assure the safety
and health of employees while on the job.
TICP - Targeted Inspection and Consultation Program
A Cal/OSHA program that identifies certain high-hazard employers and requires them to pay
a fee to fund a special inspection unit. Cal/OSHA also offers other consultation services to
help businesses avoid investigations and costly fines.
Employee Safety Responsibilities
Comply with all Cal/OSHA rules, regulations and standards, follow all lawful employer
safety and health rules and use all required personal protective equipment while working.
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Generally the lead state agency for emergency management in California
California Occupational Safety and Standards Board
The standards-setting body under Cal/OSHA and has the authority to grant or deny
applications for variances from adopted standards and respond to petitions for new or revised
standards.
, Cal/OSHA Appeals Board
This board handles appeals from employers regarding citations issued by DOSH for alleged
violations of workplace safety and health laws.
DIR - Department of Industrial Relations
improves conditions for California's workers and advances opportunities for employers. This
department has four divisions and six commissions, boards and programs
GISO - General Industry Safety Orders
The purpose is to fulfill the expressed social public policy of the State of California to make
full provision for securing safety in places of employment.
Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations
Requires every California employer to have an effective Injury and Illness Prevention
Program.
DOSH - Division of Occupational Safety and Health
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is commonly (although
incorrectly) referred to as Cal/OSHA. DOSH sets the standards for workplace safety in
California.
Valid
To avoid running afoul FEHA laws, an employer must be able to show that the particular pre-
employment test is _____________ (I.e., has a manifest relationship to the employment
position)
Whistle Blower Protection
