Question 1

In recent years Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stepped down its enforcement activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compare and contrast the two general types of stress. Include an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Distress is a negative type of stress ch

Question 3

After years working in a local restaurant, Mika left to start her own catering business. Since she is self-employed, Mika is covered by OSHA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide a system for communicating data on health hazards to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations may be issued immediately following an inspection or later by mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Injuries that result from workers using the same motions again and again are known as

Accepted Answer

A) adjustment disorders. 
B) bipolar disorders. 
C) cumulative trauma disorders. 
D) systematic trauma disorders. 
A) adjustment disorders. 
B) bipolar disorders. 
C) cumulative trauma disorders. 
D) systematic trauma disorders.

Question 7

Margie's stress was present but not problematic for a few weeks. But it has become ____________ now that she is sensing her feelings of security and adequacy.

Accepted Answer

A) distress 
B) functional stress 
C) eustress 
D) fight-or-flight stress 
A) distress 
B) functional stress 
C) eustress 
D) fight-or-flight stress

Question 8

RioFit was cited for a violation that did not have a direct relationship to job safety. However, the violation was considered to be likely to cause death or serious harm. This would be classified as an other than serious violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is legally permitted to inspect workplaces unannounced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a Zogby poll, __________ of American adults said they had been bullied at work.

Accepted Answer

A) 18 percent 
B) 35 percent 
C) 55 percent 
D) 68 percent 
A) 18 percent 
B) 35 percent 
C) 55 percent 
D) 68 percent

Question 11

As an OSHA compliance officer, after presenting his credentials to the operating manager at RioFit, Marv can hold private interviews with any of the firm's employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Terrorism is included in the workplace emergencies for which companies must have an emergency action plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The __________ department is usually responsible for the safety program for most employers.

Accepted Answer

A) finance 
B) sales 
C) HR 
D) engineering 
A) finance 
B) sales 
C) HR 
D) engineering

Question 14

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), employers must do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) fire employees who have been injured or have become ill due to work-related factors. 
B) keep records of all work-related accidents and injuries. 
C) inform employees of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
A)  requirements. 
D) refrain from disciplining employees who have filed safety complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A) . 
A) fire employees who have been injured or have become ill due to work-related factors. 
B) keep records of all work-related accidents and injuries. 
C) inform employees of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
A)  requirements. 
D) refrain from disciplining employees who have filed safety complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A) .

Question 15

Senior management at BidSystems knew that their equipment was not up to code and could lead to injury. However, they could not afford to upgrade the equipment, and chose to continue operations anyway. Under OSHA, BidSystems has committed a willful violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Data entry operators at BidSystems who work at a video display terminal all day are likely to report any of the following problems EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) visual difficulty. 
B) muscle ache. 
C) job stress. 
D) lung disease. 
A) visual difficulty. 
B) muscle ache. 
C) job stress. 
D) lung disease.

Question 17

Kendra is a member of the crisis management team at BidSystems. The company just experienced an incident of workplace violence, when a former employee returned and sabotaged some equipment, shutting down key operations for a limited period of time. One of Kendra's responsibilities now is to help get employees back to work and making sure they get paid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

BidSystems has several contracts with the federal government. Therefore, it is required to take steps to maintain a drug-free work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, people who send text messages while driving are __________ times more likely to crash than other drivers.

Accepted Answer

A) 23 
B) 35 
C) 5 
D) 10 
A) 23 
B) 35 
C) 5 
D) 10

Question 20

An employee was injured while at work. In which situation would the case not need to be recorded under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A) The employee lost consciousness. 
B) The employee required first aid. 
C) The worker missed two days of work because of the injury. 
D) The injury led to work restrictions. 
A) The employee lost consciousness. 
B) The employee required first aid. 
C) The worker missed two days of work because of the injury. 
D) The injury led to work restrictions.

In recent years Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stepped down its enforcement activities.

Compare and contrast the two general types of stress. Include an example of each.

After years working in a local restaurant, Mika left to start her own catering business. Since she is self-employed, Mika is covered by OSHA.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide a system for communicating data on health hazards to employees.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations may be issued immediately following an inspection or later by mail.

Injuries that result from workers using the same motions again and again are known as

Margie's stress was present but not problematic for a few weeks. But it has become ____________ now that she is sensing her feelings of security and adequacy.

RioFit was cited for a violation that did not have a direct relationship to job safety. However, the violation was considered to be likely to cause death or serious harm. This would be classified as an other than serious violation.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is legally permitted to inspect workplaces unannounced.

In a Zogby poll, __________ of American adults said they had been bullied at work.

As an OSHA compliance officer, after presenting his credentials to the operating manager at RioFit, Marv can hold private interviews with any of the firm's employees.

Terrorism is included in the workplace emergencies for which companies must have an emergency action plan.

The __________ department is usually responsible for the safety program for most employers.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), employers must do all of the following EXCEPT

Senior management at BidSystems knew that their equipment was not up to code and could lead to injury. However, they could not afford to upgrade the equipment, and chose to continue operations anyway. Under OSHA, BidSystems has committed a willful violation.

Data entry operators at BidSystems who work at a video display terminal all day are likely to report any of the following problems EXCEPT

BidSystems has several contracts with the federal government. Therefore, it is required to take steps to maintain a drug-free work environment.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, people who send text messages while driving are __________ times more likely to crash than other drivers.

An employee was injured while at work. In which situation would the case not need to be recorded under OSHA?

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 12: Promoting Safety and Health

In recent years Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stepped down its enforcement activities.

Compare and contrast the two general types of stress. Include an example of each.

After years working in a local restaurant, Mika left to start her own catering business. Since she is self-employed, Mika is covered by OSHA.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide a system for communicating data on health hazards to employees.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations may be issued immediately following an inspection or later by mail.

Injuries that result from workers using the same motions again and again are known as

Margie's stress was present but not problematic for a few weeks. But it has become ____________ now that she is sensing her feelings of security and adequacy.

RioFit was cited for a violation that did not have a direct relationship to job safety. However, the violation was considered to be likely to cause death or serious harm. This would be classified as an other than serious violation.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is legally permitted to inspect workplaces unannounced.

In a Zogby poll, __________ of American adults said they had been bullied at work.

As an OSHA compliance officer, after presenting his credentials to the operating manager at RioFit, Marv can hold private interviews with any of the firm's employees.

Terrorism is included in the workplace emergencies for which companies must have an emergency action plan.

The __________ department is usually responsible for the safety program for most employers.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), employers must do all of the following EXCEPT

Senior management at BidSystems knew that their equipment was not up to code and could lead to injury. However, they could not afford to upgrade the equipment, and chose to continue operations anyway. Under OSHA, BidSystems has committed a willful violation.

Data entry operators at BidSystems who work at a video display terminal all day are likely to report any of the following problems EXCEPT

BidSystems has several contracts with the federal government. Therefore, it is required to take steps to maintain a drug-free work environment.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, people who send text messages while driving are __________ times more likely to crash than other drivers.

An employee was injured while at work. In which situation would the case not need to be recorded under OSHA?

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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