California Cosmetology Written ExamSafety and Infection ControlMedium
A Cal/OSHA compliance officer inspects a salon with 15 licensed employees and asks about workplace injury recordkeeping. In addition to a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), what may Cal/OSHA require the employer to maintain?
- AA record of product return requests from vendors
- BA daily record of every client's satisfaction rating
- CA log of work-related injuries and illnesses (e.g., OSHA 300-type log) as required by regulation
- DA log listing all former employees' home addresses
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. A log of work-related injuries and illnesses (e.g., OSHA 300-type log) as required by regulation
Cal/OSHA requires covered employers to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses in addition to maintaining a written IIPP. This recordkeeping helps track workplace hazards and trends so employers can correct unsafe conditions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Product returns are a business/inventory matter, not an OSHA record.
- B. Client satisfaction has nothing to do with occupational safety recordkeeping.
- D. Former employee addresses are unrelated to safety recordkeeping requirements.
Cal/OSHA Injury Recordkeeping
Employers must maintain records of workplace injuries/illnesses in addition to their written IIPP, to track and address workplace hazards.
- Separate requirement from the IIPP
- Helps identify injury trends/hazards
- Applies based on employer size/industry classification
Memory trick: IIPP writes the plan; the injury log tracks the proof.