chapter 4 Vocab

4. Hazards due to a transfer of energy between an object and a worker.
6. A federal government agency that writes and enforces safety and health standards for businesses.
7. Failure to act in accordance with a wish or command.
9. The state of being free from illness or injury.
12. Hazards due to contact with living organisms or their by-products.
14. Hazards due to contact with chemicals.

1. Health A multi-disciplinary approach to developing and ensuring compliance with safe working practices, and maintaining the health and well-being of those employed in a particular occupation or workplace.
2. Fulfilling the requirements of the law.
3. The possibility of loss (failure) or gain (success).
5. Danger Any conditions or practices in any place of employment which are such that a danger exists which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the imminence of such danger can be eliminated through the enforcement procedures otherwise provided by OSHA.
8. Participation When an OSHA compliance officer investigates a workplace, it is imperative for an employee representative, such as a union representative, to accompany him on the facility tour, or that a group of workers be consulted. The rep CANNOT be chosen by the employer. The rep must inform the officer of all suspected hazards, as well as any accidents or injuries that have occurred.
10. An unexpected happening that may result in injury, loss, or damage.
11. Complaints When a violation of occupational safety and health laws is suspected, an employee must file a formal complaint with OSHA.
13. Training Employees have a duty and the right to obtain occupational safety training from his/her employer.