Question 1

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be associated with people who are considered accident prone?

Accepted Answer

A) impulsive 
B) extroverted 
C) highly fastidious 
D) sensation seeking 
A) impulsive 
B) extroverted 
C) highly fastidious 
D) sensation seeking

Question 2

Most homicides and assaults that occur in the workplace are committed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) co-workers 
B) supervisors 
C) customers 
D) terrorists 
A) co-workers 
B) supervisors 
C) customers 
D) terrorists

Question 3

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's highest priority for inspection?

Accepted Answer

A) investigating the occurrence of a fatality 
B) inspecting a site where there may be imminent danger 
C) conducting random inspections and follow-up inspections 
D) investigating employee complaints of alleged violations 
A) investigating the occurrence of a fatality 
B) inspecting a site where there may be imminent danger 
C) conducting random inspections and follow-up inspections 
D) investigating employee complaints of alleged violations

Question 4

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's lowest priority for inspection?

Accepted Answer

A) investigating an employee complaint 
B) inspecting a site at which a catastrophe occurred 
C) conducting a follow-up inspection 
D) performing a high-hazard industry inspection 
A) investigating an employee complaint 
B) inspecting a site at which a catastrophe occurred 
C) conducting a follow-up inspection 
D) performing a high-hazard industry inspection

Question 5

The Occupational Safety and Health Act does not cover self-employed persons or family farms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What steps can employers take to prevent the entry or spread of infectious diseases in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

The text recommends the following:
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Question 7

You are a supervisor at a carpet manufacturing facility.How can you reduce unsafe conditions in the workplace? What would you do to ensure a smooth OSHA inspection of your facility?

Accepted Answer

Supervisors should follow general housek

Question 8

As a supervisor,which of the following is the LEAST recommended action to take during an OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

A) establishing the focus and scope of the planned inspection 
B) accompanying the inspector and taking detailed notes 
C) referring the inspector to your OSHA coordinator 
D) volunteering all hazard and safety information 
A) establishing the focus and scope of the planned inspection 
B) accompanying the inspector and taking detailed notes 
C) referring the inspector to your OSHA coordinator 
D) volunteering all hazard and safety information

Question 9

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

OSHA advocates safety incentive programs because they drastically reduce the number of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

OSHA's standards regarding computer workstations,ergonomic keyboards,and advances in computer screen technology have nearly eliminated problems such as eyestrain,backaches,and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As an HR manager,you need to be aware of the symptoms of burnout among employees.Which of the following is most likely NOT a sign of employee burnout?

Accepted Answer

A) exhaustion 
B) absenteeism 
C) entrapment 
D) resentment 
A) exhaustion 
B) absenteeism 
C) entrapment 
D) resentment

Question 13

All of the following are major sources of occupational respiratory disease EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide 
B) asbestos 
C) silica 
D) mold 
A) carbon dioxide 
B) asbestos 
C) silica 
D) mold

Question 14

Bursitis,tendonitis,and carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) denied workers' compensation claims 
B) ergonomic health conditions 
C) repetitive motion disorders 
D) unsafe work conditions 
A) denied workers' compensation claims 
B) ergonomic health conditions 
C) repetitive motion disorders 
D) unsafe work conditions

Question 15

If your employees are traveling to and from international destinations,which of the following is the most appropriate option for preventing the entry or spread of an infectious disease?

Accepted Answer

A) sending workers to a nearby hospital 
B) offering workers a light-work option 
C) denying workers facility access for 10 days 
D) placing workers on indefinite unpaid leave 
A) sending workers to a nearby hospital 
B) offering workers a light-work option 
C) denying workers facility access for 10 days 
D) placing workers on indefinite unpaid leave

Question 16

Which of the following is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating hazards before accidents occur?

Accepted Answer

A) behavior-based safety analysis 
B) operational safety review 
C) job hazard analysis 
D) lockout/tagout 
A) behavior-based safety analysis 
B) operational safety review 
C) job hazard analysis 
D) lockout/tagout

Question 17

A toxic safety climate is best described as a work environment that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) involves dangerous chemicals 
B) hires inexperienced workers 
C) promotes unsafe acts 
D) encourages overtime 
A) involves dangerous chemicals 
B) hires inexperienced workers 
C) promotes unsafe acts 
D) encourages overtime

Question 18

Larry smokes,but he would like to quit.His employer will pay the costs of a smoking cessation program.How much money will Larry's employer most likely save each year if Larry quits smoking as a result of the program?

Accepted Answer

A) $50 
B) $200 
C) $750 
D) $1000 
A) $50 
B) $200 
C) $750 
D) $1000

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a step a business can take to protect itself from terror attacks?

Accepted Answer

A) check mail carefully 
B) prepare evacuation plans 
C) assemble a crisis management team 
D) identify an on-site location for a staging area 
A) check mail carefully 
B) prepare evacuation plans 
C) assemble a crisis management team 
D) identify an on-site location for a staging area

Question 20

In a brief essay,discuss how employers can protect vulnerable workers,such as women and older men.

Accepted Answer

In designing safe and healthy environmen

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be associated with people who are considered accident prone?

Most homicides and assaults that occur in the workplace are committed by ________.

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's highest priority for inspection?

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's lowest priority for inspection?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act does not cover self-employed persons or family farms.

What steps can employers take to prevent the entry or spread of infectious diseases in the workplace?

You are a supervisor at a carpet manufacturing facility.How can you reduce unsafe conditions in the workplace? What would you do to ensure a smooth OSHA inspection of your facility?

As a supervisor,which of the following is the LEAST recommended action to take during an OSHA inspection?

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

OSHA advocates safety incentive programs because they drastically reduce the number of workplace injuries and illnesses.

OSHA's standards regarding computer workstations,ergonomic keyboards,and advances in computer screen technology have nearly eliminated problems such as eyestrain,backaches,and carpal tunnel syndrome.

As an HR manager,you need to be aware of the symptoms of burnout among employees.Which of the following is most likely NOT a sign of employee burnout?

All of the following are major sources of occupational respiratory disease EXCEPT ________.

Bursitis,tendonitis,and carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of ________.

If your employees are traveling to and from international destinations,which of the following is the most appropriate option for preventing the entry or spread of an infectious disease?

Which of the following is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating hazards before accidents occur?

A toxic safety climate is best described as a work environment that ________.

Larry smokes,but he would like to quit.His employer will pay the costs of a smoking cessation program.How much money will Larry's employer most likely save each year if Larry quits smoking as a result of the program?

Which of the following is NOT a step a business can take to protect itself from terror attacks?

In a brief essay,discuss how employers can protect vulnerable workers,such as women and older men.

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Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

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Exam 14: Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be associated with people who are considered accident prone?

Most homicides and assaults that occur in the workplace are committed by ________.

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's highest priority for inspection?

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's lowest priority for inspection?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act does not cover self-employed persons or family farms.

What steps can employers take to prevent the entry or spread of infectious diseases in the workplace?

You are a supervisor at a carpet manufacturing facility.How can you reduce unsafe conditions in the workplace? What would you do to ensure a smooth OSHA inspection of your facility?

As a supervisor,which of the following is the LEAST recommended action to take during an OSHA inspection?

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

OSHA advocates safety incentive programs because they drastically reduce the number of workplace injuries and illnesses.

OSHA's standards regarding computer workstations,ergonomic keyboards,and advances in computer screen technology have nearly eliminated problems such as eyestrain,backaches,and carpal tunnel syndrome.

As an HR manager,you need to be aware of the symptoms of burnout among employees.Which of the following is most likely NOT a sign of employee burnout?

All of the following are major sources of occupational respiratory disease EXCEPT ________.

Bursitis,tendonitis,and carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of ________.

If your employees are traveling to and from international destinations,which of the following is the most appropriate option for preventing the entry or spread of an infectious disease?

Which of the following is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating hazards before accidents occur?

A toxic safety climate is best described as a work environment that ________.

Larry smokes,but he would like to quit.His employer will pay the costs of a smoking cessation program.How much money will Larry's employer most likely save each year if Larry quits smoking as a result of the program?

Which of the following is NOT a step a business can take to protect itself from terror attacks?

In a brief essay,discuss how employers can protect vulnerable workers,such as women and older men.

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Filters