Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement regarding workplace smoking?

Accepted Answer

A) Workplace smoking rules are determined by local unions and federal laws. 
B) OSHA requires employers to establish designated smoking areas. 
C) Employers may dismiss workers because they smoke at home. 
D) The ADA protects the rights of workers to smoke at work. 
A) Workplace smoking rules are determined by local unions and federal laws. 
B) OSHA requires employers to establish designated smoking areas. 
C) Employers may dismiss workers because they smoke at home. 
D) The ADA protects the rights of workers to smoke at work. C

Question 2

During the evaluation stage of industrial hygiene,a facility's health and safety officers interview employees and conduct a facility survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

People who are impulsive and highly extroverted tend to be accident prone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) lead 
B) asbestos 
C) silica 
D) mold 
A) lead 
B) asbestos 
C) silica 
D) mold

Question 6

When setting up a basic security program,what are the primary issues that you need to address? Discuss the role of natural,mechanical,and organizational security in your security program.

Accepted Answer

Security programs ideally start with an

Question 7

Which of the following is the supervisor's primary role in safety?

Accepted Answer

A) conducting daily safety inspections of the workplace 
B) helping workers file claims for job-related injuries 
C) alerting top management to OSHA inspections 
D) setting health and safety standards for the firm 
A) conducting daily safety inspections of the workplace 
B) helping workers file claims for job-related injuries 
C) alerting top management to OSHA inspections 
D) setting health and safety standards for the firm

Question 8

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,if true,best supports the argument that Thermo supervisors need additional training in OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

A) The three workers were working overtime during an evening shift at Thermo, and only one of them had extensive experience using the press. 
B) The safety gate had been removed from the press to bypass a safety interlock, and the gate was not replaced prior to the three workers using the machine during their morning shift at Thermo. 
C) Thermo conducts air sampling on a weekly basis as part of its industrial hygiene program, and the firm has never been cited for poor air quality. 
D) All three of the injured workers had worked at Thermo for over thirty years and were nearing retirement age prior to the accident. 
A) The three workers were working overtime during an evening shift at Thermo, and only one of them had extensive experience using the press. 
B) The safety gate had been removed from the press to bypass a safety interlock, and the gate was not replaced prior to the three workers using the machine during their morning shift at Thermo. 
C) Thermo conducts air sampling on a weekly basis as part of its industrial hygiene program, and the firm has never been cited for poor air quality. 
D) All three of the injured workers had worked at Thermo for over thirty years and were nearing retirement age prior to the accident.

Question 9

Many employers today are banning mandatory overtime due to the increased likelihood of a workplace accident caused by employee fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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,if true,best supports the argument that Thermo needs to implement a positive reinforcement program?

Accepted Answer

A) Each of the injured workers was given a job simulation test prior to selection and placement. 
B) The injured workers removed a safety guard while operating the press to speed the process. 
C) The accident reporting rate at Thermo is lower than that of comparable businesses in the area. 
D) One of the injured workers was on probation with Thermo for starting a fight with a co-worker. 
A) Each of the injured workers was given a job simulation test prior to selection and placement. 
B) The injured workers removed a safety guard while operating the press to speed the process. 
C) The accident reporting rate at Thermo is lower than that of comparable businesses in the area. 
D) One of the injured workers was on probation with Thermo for starting a fight with a co-worker.

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical security 
B) group security 
C) organizational security 
D) natural security 
A) mechanical security 
B) group security 
C) organizational security 
D) natural security

Question 12

Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is considered the highest priority for OSHA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Claims-tracking software is available for helping employees understand what's driving their workers' compensation claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Comfort,fit,durability,and convenience are primary concerns regarding personal protective equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

OSHA standards on respiratory protection require that employees ________.

Accepted Answer

A) recognize and repair faulty respiratory equipment 
B) receive 8 hours of training in respiratory safety standards 
C) demonstrate how to inspect, put on, and remove respirator seals 
D) pass a written exam on safety inspections of respiratory equipment 
A) recognize and repair faulty respiratory equipment 
B) receive 8 hours of training in respiratory safety standards 
C) demonstrate how to inspect, put on, and remove respirator seals 
D) pass a written exam on safety inspections of respiratory equipment

Question 16

What term is used to describe any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment?

Accepted Answer

A) on-the-job accident 
B) chronic condition 
C) occupational illness 
D) work-related disease 
A) on-the-job accident 
B) chronic condition 
C) occupational illness 
D) work-related disease

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of an employee's possible alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A) mood swings 
B) forgetfulness 
C) missed deadlines 
D) personal neglect 
A) mood swings 
B) forgetfulness 
C) missed deadlines 
D) personal neglect

Question 18

What are the factors leading to job stress? How can employees reduce their job stress?

Accepted Answer

Job stress can be caused by both externa

Question 19

All of the following are considered vulnerable workers EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) young workers 
B) male workers 
C) immigrant workers 
D) female workers 
A) young workers 
B) male workers 
C) immigrant workers 
D) female workers

Question 20

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was intended to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) set national, state, and local safety and health standards 
B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions 
C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons 
D) prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees 
A) set national, state, and local safety and health standards 
B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions 
C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons 
D) prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees

Which of the following is a true statement regarding workplace smoking?

During the evaluation stage of industrial hygiene,a facility's health and safety officers interview employees and conduct a facility survey.

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

People who are impulsive and highly extroverted tend to be accident prone.

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

When setting up a basic security program,what are the primary issues that you need to address? Discuss the role of natural,mechanical,and organizational security in your security program.

Which of the following is the supervisor's primary role in safety?

Many employers today are banning mandatory overtime due to the increased likelihood of a workplace accident caused by employee fatigue.

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?

Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is considered the highest priority for OSHA.

Claims-tracking software is available for helping employees understand what's driving their workers' compensation claims.

Comfort,fit,durability,and convenience are primary concerns regarding personal protective equipment.

OSHA standards on respiratory protection require that employees ________.

What term is used to describe any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment?

Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of an employee's possible alcoholism?

What are the factors leading to job stress? How can employees reduce their job stress?

All of the following are considered vulnerable workers EXCEPT ________.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was intended to ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

Which of the following is a true statement regarding workplace smoking?

During the evaluation stage of industrial hygiene,a facility's health and safety officers interview employees and conduct a facility survey.

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

People who are impulsive and highly extroverted tend to be accident prone.

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

When setting up a basic security program,what are the primary issues that you need to address? Discuss the role of natural,mechanical,and organizational security in your security program.

Which of the following is the supervisor's primary role in safety?

Many employers today are banning mandatory overtime due to the increased likelihood of a workplace accident caused by employee fatigue.

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?

Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is considered the highest priority for OSHA.

Claims-tracking software is available for helping employees understand what's driving their workers' compensation claims.

Comfort,fit,durability,and convenience are primary concerns regarding personal protective equipment.

OSHA standards on respiratory protection require that employees ________.

What term is used to describe any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment?

Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of an employee's possible alcoholism?

What are the factors leading to job stress? How can employees reduce their job stress?

All of the following are considered vulnerable workers EXCEPT ________.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was intended to ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters