Thomas Edison State University Occupational Health and Safety Administration Questions

Answer two of the following research questions, and submit all your work in a single file. Be sure to cite all resources in APA format.

1. Some workplace environments call for the use of air-supplied suits supplied by either self-contained breathing apparatus units or by supplied air lines. An emergency situation occurs when an “air-off” condition occurs, especially when the worker is still in the dangerous atmosphere. Provide a brief description of the analysis of this hazard and a guidance published to deal with it. Your response should be no longer than 1 page (250 to 275 words).
2. Examine the OSHA General Industry standards for “medical services and first aid.” From enforcement statistics from these standards, comment on how seriously OSHA takes this subject. Justify your answer with statistics gleaned from the database on the textbook companion website. Your response should be no longer than 1 page (250 to 275 words).
3. Examine current fatality statistics to determine how each of the following causes of death rank among workplace fatalities:
   1. Falls
   2. Electrocutions
   3. Oxygen deficiency
   4. Exposure to caustic, noxious, or allergenic substances
   5. Motor vehicle accidents
   6. Homicide or other workplace violence
   7. Fire

3.1 What percentage of the total is attributed to each? Select two from the list to compare. Your response should be no longer than 1 page (250 to 275 words).

4.Study OSHA General Industry standards for fire alarm systems. Examine enforcement activity for such systems by using the database on the textbook companion website. Your response should be no longer than 1 page (250 to 275 words).