The Trainer — November 2012

DEALING WITH EXIGENT HAZARDS; POSTING FEDERAL SIGNS; DISPOSING OF HOUSEHOLD FILES

In this month’s feature, we discussed what conditions REAC inspectors consider to be exigent health and safety hazards requiring immediate action. And we told you what steps to take to correct these conditions and to show HUD that you've done so.

In our article on posting required signs for employees, we explained which federal signs you must post, where you must post them, and how to get the most recent version.

Finally, in our article on disposing of old household files, we reviewed HUD’s minimum requirements regarding the proper time and procedures for disposing of old files.

TRAINER'S QUIZ

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the questions below has only one correct answer. On a separate sheet of paper, write down the number of each question, followed by the answer you have chosen—for example, (1) b, (2) a, and so on. The correct answers (with explanations) follow the quiz. Good luck!

QUESTION #1

Which of the following conditions isn’t considered an exigent health and safety hazard by HUD?

a.   Missing electrical outlets and switches.

b.   Missing or inoperable smoke detectors.

c.   Inoperable stove burners.

d.   Security bars preventing exit through windows.

QUESTION #2

If an inspector cites you for an exigent health and safety hazard, you must repair the condition immediately, if possible, but no later than five business days after the inspection. True or false?

a.   True.

b.   False.

QUESTION #3

To show you’ve completed repairs of any exigent health and safety hazards, you must send both a signed certification and a repair report to your local HUD office or contract administrator. True or false?

a.   True.

b.   False.

QUESTION #4

Your management company has 70 employees, some of whom have served in the National Guard. Which of the following signs are you required to post under federal law?

a.   Federal Minimum Wage sign.

b.   Equal Employment Opportunity sign.

c.   Job Safety and Health Protection sign.

d.   Employee Polygraph Protection Act sign.

e.   Family and Medical Leave Act sign.

f.   Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act sign.

g.   All of the above except d and e.

h.   All of the above except g.

QUESTION #5

Employers are required to pay covered nonexempt employees a minimum wage of not less than $7.25 per hour. True or false?

a.   True.

b.   False.

QUESTION #6

If your site has a waiting list, you may not dispose of any files of applicants as long as their status on the waiting list is active. True or false?

a.   True.

b.   False.

QUESTION #7

You must keep a former resident’s household file for at least three years after he moves out. True or false?

a.   True.

b.   False.

QUESTION #8

When disposing of household files, you should:

a.   Shred them.

b.   Burn them.

c.   Place them in a Dumpster.

d.   Any of the above.

e.   a or b.