Which of the following best describes what the Code of Federal Regulations, especially Title 29, requires of the occupational health nurse (OHN)?
a. All employees must be trained in first aid.
b. Postwork-related injuries, illnesses, and death records must be recorded yearly.
c. The OHN must serve as an emergency warden, helping employees to the emergency exit in a safe manner.
d. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspector must make a worksite inspection on an annual basis.
ANS: B
OSHA has record-keeping requirements that mandate the employer to keep records of work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. These records must be posted in the workplace for 1 month per year and made available for review by OSHA at any time. In many cases, the OHN has full responsibility for compliance with this standard.
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