Question

You have been investigating an incident where a worker was struck in the head.

a) Recommend safety measures
b) Assess worker's compensation
c) Evaluate workplace conditions
d) Provide first aid instructions

Answer 1

To ensure worker safety in the future, the state of New York should provide safety training, keep accurate records, perform workplace tests, provide personal protective equipment, and notify OSHA of incidents.

Step-by-step explanation:

To ensure worker safety in the future, the state of New York should:

1. Provide safety training to workers in a language and vocabulary they can understand.
2. Keep accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
3. Perform tests in the workplace, such as air sampling, required by some OSHA standards.
4. Provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to workers.
5. Notify OSHA within eight hours of a workplace fatality and within 24 hours of certain work-related incidents.
6. Prominently display the official OSHA Job Safety and Health - It's the law poster that describes rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act.