HPM 10.6

Question 1

HPM 10.6 What are the responsibilities of commanders?

Answer 1

Minimizing employee accidents, injuries, exposures, and loss or damage to property

Question 2

What is the role of managers in the safety program?

Answer 2

Oversee supervisors’ work efforts and ensure compliance with safety goals

Question 3

What are supervisors responsible for? HPM 10.6

Answer 3

Ensuring health and safety training, monitoring job performance, correcting unsafe practices

Question 4

What must employees do regarding their own safety?

Answer 4

Perform duties safely, report unsafe conditions, participate in training, assist coworkers, contribute suggestions

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Command Occupational Safety Committee (COSC)?

Answer 5

Assist the commander in achieving compliance with safety requirements and resolving health issues

Question 6

How often must the COSC conduct inspections?

Answer 6

At least semiannually

Question 7

What is the responsibility of the Command Safety Coordinator (CSC)?

Answer 7

Support the command’s occupational safety program and ensure policies are current

Question 8

How long is the tenure for a Command Safety Coordinator?

Answer 8

A minimum of one year

Question 9

What is required of commanders regarding safety inspections?

Answer 9

Schedule semi-annual safety inspections of departmental facilities

Question 10

What is the CHP 113 used for?

Answer 10

Injury and Crash Report accountability reporting

Question 11

What constitutes an injury according to the CHP 113?

Answer 11

Any cut, fracture, sprain, amputation, or event from a work accident

Question 12

What is considered an illness in the context of occupational safety?

Answer 12

Any abnormal condition caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The IIPP is neither a manual nor a guide, it is a _______.

Answer 13

stand-alone document

Question 14

What must be included in the response to a Cal/OSHA complaint letter?

Answer 14

Corrective actions taken or planned, and estimated completion dates

Question 15

True or False: The COSC determines the preventability of accidents.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What are the five categories of recordable vehicle collisions?

Answer 16

• Marked Automobile Sedans
• Unmarked Sedans
• Special Purpose
• Motorcycles
• Aircraft

Question 17

What training must all employees who drive on official business receive?

Answer 17

Defensive driving techniques

Question 18

How frequently must nonuniformed employees complete defensive driving training?

Answer 18

Every four years

Question 19

What is the purpose of the CHP 113A?

Answer 19

Safety Inspection Checklist documentation

Question 20

What is one responsibility of the COSC related to safety inspections?

Answer 20

Conduct safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions

Question 21

What must be documented during an employee’s annual performance appraisal?

Answer 21

Annual review of the IIPP and EAP

Question 22

What is the role of the Office of Risk Management (ORM)?

Answer 22

Provide general training on safety and health hazards

Question 23

What must employees do with their training certificate?

Answer 23

Employees shall print out a copy of their certificate and provide a copy to their training coordinator

The training coordinator will place a copy of the certificate in ETRS.

Question 24

Who shall conduct annual commentary driver training?

Answer 24

Commands shall conduct annual commentary driver training for assigned uniformed employees and nonuniformed employees who frequently drive on official business.

Question 25

What is the minimum training requirement for uniformed employees regarding commentary driver training?

Answer 25

Uniformed employees will receive a minimum of one hour per year of commentary driver training.

Question 26

What is the training duration for nonuniformed employees who frequently drive on official business?

Answer 26

Nonuniformed employees will receive between 30 minutes and one hour of commentary driving from a qualified supervisor.

Question 27

Who should be assigned to conduct commentary driver training?

Answer 27

Each command shall assign instructors to conduct commentary driver training, preferably a uniformed supervisor.

Question 28

What should happen if no uniformed supervisor is available for commentary driver training?

Answer 28

The training should be assigned to a nonuniformed supervisor who received the proper training.

Question 29

What is the protocol for damaged personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Answer 29

If PPE may have been damaged, it shall not be reused and must be disposed of appropriately.

Question 30

What should be done with motorcycle helmets and soft body armor if damaged?

Answer 30

They shall be forwarded to Business Services Section, Supply Services Unit (SSU), with a CHP 266, Credit Memo, attached.

Question 31

What is the responsibility of commanders regarding workplace safety?

Answer 31

Ensure workplaces and equipment are safe, well maintained, and in compliance with regulations and departmental policies.

Question 32

How can commanders ensure ergonomic practices are communicated to employees?

Answer 32

Through effective communication and training programs, including annual ergonomic training.

Question 33

What should supervisors do regarding ergonomic training?

Answer 33

Plan, organize, and coordinate ergonomic training sessions.

Question 34

What is the purpose of the CHP 198, Workstation Evaluation Checklist?

Answer 34

To correct or minimize exposures to RMIs as recommended by an ergonomic evaluator.

Question 35

True or False: Nonuniformed supervisors can conduct commentary driver training.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Fill in the blank: Employees are encouraged to report _______ in the workplace.

Answer 36

ergonomic risks

Question 37

What should be included in a Comm-Net distributed after an incident involving PPE?

Answer 37

Information pertaining to the protection afforded by the motorcycle helmet in mitigating injury.

Question 38

What is the main focus of Chapter 10 in the document?

Answer 38

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 39

What is the role of supervisors regarding ergonomic risks?

Answer 39

Investigate any potential ergonomic risks or reported injuries.