Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to taking advantage of a facility's architectural features in order to minimize security problems?

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical security 
B) organizational security 
C) natural security 
D) risk management 
A) mechanical security 
B) organizational security 
C) natural security 
D) risk management

Question 2

What is the primary motive for homicides that occur at work?

Accepted Answer

A) disgruntled employees 
B) broken relationships 
C) robbery 
D) drugs 
A) disgruntled employees 
B) broken relationships 
C) robbery 
D) drugs

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The text recommends seven steps.
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Question 4

Alcohol tends to increase a worker's on-the-job accident rate,but it does not usually alter a worker's off-the-job accident rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to OSHA,which of the following would most likely be considered the highest priority?

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) conducting a special-emphasis inspection aimed at a high-hazard industry 
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) conducting a special-emphasis inspection aimed at a high-hazard industry

Question 6

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,supports the argument that Thermo needs to modify its screening,placement,and training procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Interviews with the on-duty supervisor indicate that signs were clearly posted near the accident site explaining the importance of using protective guards. 
B) Supervisors use a combination of recognition and monetary incentives to encourage employees to follow safety procedures. 
C) Interviews with the injured workers indicate that the most experienced worker removed the safety guard and the other two workers did not know how to respond. 
D) Noise emitted from the press and the heat in the Thermo facility are considered distracting and potentially dangerous. 
A) Interviews with the on-duty supervisor indicate that signs were clearly posted near the accident site explaining the importance of using protective guards. 
B) Supervisors use a combination of recognition and monetary incentives to encourage employees to follow safety procedures. 
C) Interviews with the injured workers indicate that the most experienced worker removed the safety guard and the other two workers did not know how to respond. 
D) Noise emitted from the press and the heat in the Thermo facility are considered distracting and potentially dangerous.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT among the common clues that usually precede a violent incident at work?

Accepted Answer

A) intimidation 
B) frustration 
C) obsession 
D) written threat 
A) intimidation 
B) frustration 
C) obsession 
D) written threat

Question 8

An employer can ask applicants whether they have disabilities,but an employer cannot ask applicants if they have the ability to perform a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Have Thermo managers trained employees in the use of the company's mechanical security system? 
B) How are employee safety suggestions and complaints currently handled by Thermo managers? 
C) How are Thermo employees rewarded or praised for adhering to safety rules and procedures? 
D) What is the current level of employee involvement in designing Thermos' safety program? 
A) Have Thermo managers trained employees in the use of the company's mechanical security system? 
B) How are employee safety suggestions and complaints currently handled by Thermo managers? 
C) How are Thermo employees rewarded or praised for adhering to safety rules and procedures? 
D) What is the current level of employee involvement in designing Thermos' safety program?

Question 10

Centerline Communications wants to reduce the number of workplace accidents associated with employee substance abuse.Which of the following would be the most effective method to accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

A) preemployment drug testing 
B) preemployment psychological screening 
C) a combination of random ongoing drug testing with psychological evaluations 
D) a combination of preemployment drug testing and random ongoing drug testing 
A) preemployment drug testing 
B) preemployment psychological screening 
C) a combination of random ongoing drug testing with psychological evaluations 
D) a combination of preemployment drug testing and random ongoing drug testing

Question 11

An operational safety review involves systematically identifying and eliminating dangers in the workplace before accidents occur and reducing risks to acceptable levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a personal factor that can lead to stress?

Accepted Answer

A) poor supervision 
B) pace of work 
C) family life 
D) job security 
A) poor supervision 
B) pace of work 
C) family life 
D) job security

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

Accepted Answer

A) set and enforce the safety and health standards for almost all workers in the U.S. 
B) ensure that employees of state agencies have safe and healthy working conditions 
C) provide safe and healthy working conditions to all self-employed persons 
D) ensure that family farms provide healthy and safe working environments 
A) set and enforce the safety and health standards for almost all workers in the U.S. 
B) ensure that employees of state agencies have safe and healthy working conditions 
C) provide safe and healthy working conditions to all self-employed persons 
D) ensure that family farms provide healthy and safe working environments

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) conducting a follow-up inspection 
B) investigating an employee complaint 
C) investigating the occurrence of a fatality 
D) performing a high-hazard industry inspection 
A) conducting a follow-up inspection 
B) investigating an employee complaint 
C) investigating the occurrence of a fatality 
D) performing a high-hazard industry inspection

Question 15

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are effective ways that employers reduce workers' compensation costs EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) enforcing safety policies 
B) communicating safety policies 
C) providing classroom training 
D) utilizing claims-tracking software 
A) enforcing safety policies 
B) communicating safety policies 
C) providing classroom training 
D) utilizing claims-tracking software

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary methods of dealing with a current employee who tests positive for illegal drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) arrest 
B) discipline 
C) in-house counseling 
D) referral to outside counseling 
A) arrest 
B) discipline 
C) in-house counseling 
D) referral to outside counseling

Question 18

What steps are involved in a basic industrial hygiene program?

Accepted Answer

The process is basically one of recognit

Question 19

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Accepted Answer

A) chance occurrences 
B) unsafe conditions 
C) unsafe employee behavior 
D) insufficient safety training 
A) chance occurrences 
B) unsafe conditions 
C) unsafe employee behavior 
D) insufficient safety training

Question 20

Data entry specialists and assembly line workers are most susceptible to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) repetitive motion disorders 
B) workplace violence 
C) job stress 
D) burnout 
A) repetitive motion disorders 
B) workplace violence 
C) job stress 
D) burnout

Which of the following terms refers to taking advantage of a facility's architectural features in order to minimize security problems?

What is the primary motive for homicides that occur at work?

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

Alcohol tends to increase a worker's on-the-job accident rate,but it does not usually alter a worker's off-the-job accident rate.

According to OSHA,which of the following would most likely be considered the highest priority?

Which of the following is NOT among the common clues that usually precede a violent incident at work?

An employer can ask applicants whether they have disabilities,but an employer cannot ask applicants if they have the ability to perform a job.

Centerline Communications wants to reduce the number of workplace accidents associated with employee substance abuse.Which of the following would be the most effective method to accomplish this goal?

An operational safety review involves systematically identifying and eliminating dangers in the workplace before accidents occur and reducing risks to acceptable levels.

Which of the following is a personal factor that can lead to stress?

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

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

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

All of the following are effective ways that employers reduce workers' compensation costs EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary methods of dealing with a current employee who tests positive for illegal drugs?

What steps are involved in a basic industrial hygiene program?

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Data entry specialists and assembly line workers are most susceptible to ________.

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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

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Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

Which of the following terms refers to taking advantage of a facility's architectural features in order to minimize security problems?

What is the primary motive for homicides that occur at work?

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

Alcohol tends to increase a worker's on-the-job accident rate,but it does not usually alter a worker's off-the-job accident rate.

According to OSHA,which of the following would most likely be considered the highest priority?

Which of the following is NOT among the common clues that usually precede a violent incident at work?

An employer can ask applicants whether they have disabilities,but an employer cannot ask applicants if they have the ability to perform a job.

Centerline Communications wants to reduce the number of workplace accidents associated with employee substance abuse.Which of the following would be the most effective method to accomplish this goal?

An operational safety review involves systematically identifying and eliminating dangers in the workplace before accidents occur and reducing risks to acceptable levels.

Which of the following is a personal factor that can lead to stress?

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

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

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

All of the following are effective ways that employers reduce workers' compensation costs EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary methods of dealing with a current employee who tests positive for illegal drugs?

What steps are involved in a basic industrial hygiene program?

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Data entry specialists and assembly line workers are most susceptible 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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