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

Kevin is a supervisor at a manufacturing facility that has experienced a high rate of on-the-job accidents.Which of the following methods should Kevin use first to reduce the number of workplace accidents?

How do managers reduce unsafe acts through selection?

Toyota uses cadmium pigments in the paint for its cars.At the Toyota plant,air samples are frequently taken as a precautionary measure to ensure that employees are not exposed to levels outside the OSHA safety standards.Which of the following best describes this situation?

As an employer,which of the following would be your best choice for reducing workplace accidents?

Which term refers to using good management to improve the security of a facility?

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to contribute to accidents at work?

Safety training is not as important with new trainees because they are more likely to pay attention and therefore avoid accidents.

Which term refers to using security and surveillance systems cost effectively in order to reduce the need for constant human surveillance?

The security guards and tellers at National Bank receive extensive training on how to handle medical emergencies,angry customers,and suspicious packages.Which of the following security programs is most likely being used at National Bank?

Positive reinforcement programs identify the worker behaviors that lead to accidents and then train workers to avoid these behaviors.

Improperly guarded equipment,defective equipment,hazardous procedures,and improper ventilation are all examples of ________.

Workaholics typically experience no stress at work because they enjoy challenging themselves.

Thermo is a plastic supply and custom fabrication company.Thermo serves clients in the medical,solar,and semiconductor industries by making acrylic and polycarbonate sheets,tubes,and rods.The company employs approximately 500 workers at its facility in Ohio.Safety is a top priority at Thermo,and supervisors are required to conduct daily inspections of all equipment.Recently,three workers were seriously injured by a large press used to mold plastic parts.The workers spent time in the hospital for hand injuries,and they are currently recuperating at home.As a result,top management is evaluating all aspects of safety at the facility to determine what changes need to be made. Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to Thermo's decision to minimize unsafe acts at the facility?

What is the primary role of supervisors in improving employee safety?

Which of the following will most likely increase as a result of employees experiencing significant job stress?

Research estimates that the cost of health care is nearly ________ higher for highly stressed workers than for workers with low levels of stress.

________ is defined as the total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal.

Which of the following terms refers to people who feel driven to always be on time and meet deadlines?

What are the major sources of occupational respiratory disease? What role does OSHA play in protecting employees against occupational respiratory diseases?

Which term refers to the formal procedure for disabling power equipment in the workplace?