Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be considered a recordable case under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?

Accepted Answer

A) an employee killed on the job 
B) a coal miner's black lung disease 
C) an employee's broken leg suffered in a fall on a slippery spot on the plant floor 
D) an employee's depression caused by family problems 
A) an employee killed on the job 
B) a coal miner's black lung disease 
C) an employee's broken leg suffered in a fall on a slippery spot on the plant floor 
D) an employee's depression caused by family problems

Question 2

Eustress is the feeling of anxiety one gets after a strenuous workout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The largest ever fine by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was a(n) __________ penalty levied in 2009 against the oil giant BP after a 2005 explosion killed 15 workers and injured 170 others at a BP refinery in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) $22 million 
B) $82 million 
C) $142 million 
D) $217 million 
A) $22 million 
B) $82 million 
C) $142 million 
D) $217 million

Question 4

RioFit was recently cited for multiple violations and fined a total of $14,000, which matches the average penalty currently imposed by OSHA per violation. Based on this, it is likely that

Accepted Answer

A) RioFit was cited for three other than serious violations. 
B) RioFit was cited for four other than serious violations. 
C) RioFit was cited for three serious violations. 
D) RioFit was cited for four serious violations. 
A) RioFit was cited for three other than serious violations. 
B) RioFit was cited for four other than serious violations. 
C) RioFit was cited for three serious violations. 
D) RioFit was cited for four serious violations.

Question 5

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in __________ that employers may not bar women of childbearing age from certain jobs because of potential risk to their fetuses.

Accepted Answer

A) International Union v.Johnson Controls 
B) Griggs v.Duke Power 
C) Viands v.Sulliver Corp. 
D) Perry v.Green 
A) International Union v.Johnson Controls 
B) Griggs v.Duke Power 
C) Viands v.Sulliver Corp. 
D) Perry v.Green

Question 6

Alternative approaches to employee health include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) pre-employment medical examinations. 
B) chiropractic treatments. 
C) homeopathic treatments. 
D) relaxation techniques and hypnosis. 
A) pre-employment medical examinations. 
B) chiropractic treatments. 
C) homeopathic treatments. 
D) relaxation techniques and hypnosis.

Question 7

Voluntary protection programs (VPPs)

Accepted Answer

A) try to establish a cooperative relationship between employers and OSHA. 
B) allow employers to sidestep Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  legislation. 
C) are contained within state-based, right-to-know legislations. 
D) cover only transportation-related industries. 
A) try to establish a cooperative relationship between employers and OSHA. 
B) allow employers to sidestep Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  legislation. 
C) are contained within state-based, right-to-know legislations. 
D) cover only transportation-related industries.

Question 8

A recordable case is any occupational death, illness, or injury to be recorded in

Accepted Answer

A) OSHA Form 300. 
B) Labor Department Industrial Census. 
C) HR Annual Report. 
D) NIOSH Form 4000. 
A) OSHA Form 300. 
B) Labor Department Industrial Census. 
C) HR Annual Report. 
D) NIOSH Form 4000.

Question 9

RioFit has exemplary health and safety records. The firm may receive recognition under the

Accepted Answer

A) Voluntary Protection Program. 
B) Strategic Partnership Program. 
C) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. 
D) Alliances Program. 
A) Voluntary Protection Program. 
B) Strategic Partnership Program. 
C) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. 
D) Alliances Program.

Question 10

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can develop rules and standards only when petitioned by other agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Recordable cases that must be reported on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form 300 include any injury or illness that is treated with first aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard is the most frequently cited OSHA standard for general industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are among the most prevalent employee problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jen sees signs that one of her employees might be an alcoholic. In order to help this individual, Jen must awaken the individual to the reality of the condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The people who are least likely to get cumulative trauma disorder from their jobs are

Accepted Answer

A) models. 
B) meat cutters. 
C) dental hygienists. 
D) textile workers. 
A) models. 
B) meat cutters. 
C) dental hygienists. 
D) textile workers.

Question 16

Explain the various types of workplace emergencies and how employers can effectively deal with such situations.

Accepted Answer

According to the Occupational Safety and

Question 17

Kendra's job is not covered by OSHA. Kendra most likely

Accepted Answer

A) works for the state government. 
B) works for the local government. 
C) works for a private sector company. 
D) is self-employed. 
A) works for the state government. 
B) works for the local government. 
C) works for a private sector company. 
D) is self-employed.

Question 18

RioFit has just initiated a new program that includes instruction in relaxation techniques, coping skills, and time management. RioFit is probably trying to help its employees deal with

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) stress. 
C) drug abuse. 
D) alcoholism. 
A) depression. 
B) stress. 
C) drug abuse. 
D) alcoholism.

Question 19

Companies with ergonomics programs list all the following as common elements of success EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) providing notice and training for employees. 
B) planning and evaluating. 
C) filing injury reports. 
D) excluding employees from risk assessment. 
A) providing notice and training for employees. 
B) planning and evaluating. 
C) filing injury reports. 
D) excluding employees from risk assessment.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a sign associated with depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased energy 
B) Decreased substance abuse 
C) Concentration or memory problems 
D) Irritability 
A) Decreased energy 
B) Decreased substance abuse 
C) Concentration or memory problems 
D) Irritability

Which of the following would NOT be considered a recordable case under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?

Eustress is the feeling of anxiety one gets after a strenuous workout.

The largest ever fine by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was a(n) __________ penalty levied in 2009 against the oil giant BP after a 2005 explosion killed 15 workers and injured 170 others at a BP refinery in Texas.

RioFit was recently cited for multiple violations and fined a total of $14,000, which matches the average penalty currently imposed by OSHA per violation. Based on this, it is likely that

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in __________ that employers may not bar women of childbearing age from certain jobs because of potential risk to their fetuses.

Alternative approaches to employee health include all of the following EXCEPT

Voluntary protection programs (VPPs)

A recordable case is any occupational death, illness, or injury to be recorded in

RioFit has exemplary health and safety records. The firm may receive recognition under the

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can develop rules and standards only when petitioned by other agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Recordable cases that must be reported on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form 300 include any injury or illness that is treated with first aid.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard is the most frequently cited OSHA standard for general industry.

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are among the most prevalent employee problems.

Jen sees signs that one of her employees might be an alcoholic. In order to help this individual, Jen must awaken the individual to the reality of the condition.

The people who are least likely to get cumulative trauma disorder from their jobs are

Explain the various types of workplace emergencies and how employers can effectively deal with such situations.

Kendra's job is not covered by OSHA. Kendra most likely

RioFit has just initiated a new program that includes instruction in relaxation techniques, coping skills, and time management. RioFit is probably trying to help its employees deal with

Companies with ergonomics programs list all the following as common elements of success EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a sign associated with depression?

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

Which of the following would NOT be considered a recordable case under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?

Eustress is the feeling of anxiety one gets after a strenuous workout.

The largest ever fine by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was a(n) __________ penalty levied in 2009 against the oil giant BP after a 2005 explosion killed 15 workers and injured 170 others at a BP refinery in Texas.

RioFit was recently cited for multiple violations and fined a total of $14,000, which matches the average penalty currently imposed by OSHA per violation. Based on this, it is likely that

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in __________ that employers may not bar women of childbearing age from certain jobs because of potential risk to their fetuses.

Alternative approaches to employee health include all of the following EXCEPT

Voluntary protection programs (VPPs)

A recordable case is any occupational death, illness, or injury to be recorded in

RioFit has exemplary health and safety records. The firm may receive recognition under the

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can develop rules and standards only when petitioned by other agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Recordable cases that must be reported on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form 300 include any injury or illness that is treated with first aid.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard is the most frequently cited OSHA standard for general industry.

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are among the most prevalent employee problems.

Jen sees signs that one of her employees might be an alcoholic. In order to help this individual, Jen must awaken the individual to the reality of the condition.

The people who are least likely to get cumulative trauma disorder from their jobs are

Explain the various types of workplace emergencies and how employers can effectively deal with such situations.

Kendra's job is not covered by OSHA. Kendra most likely

RioFit has just initiated a new program that includes instruction in relaxation techniques, coping skills, and time management. RioFit is probably trying to help its employees deal with

Companies with ergonomics programs list all the following as common elements of success EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a sign associated with depression?

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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