Question 1

According to research,which of the following is an increasing cause of motor vehicle crashes?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol abuse 
B) hazardous roads 
C) cell phone usage 
D) improper driver training 
A) alcohol abuse 
B) hazardous roads 
C) cell phone usage 
D) improper driver training

Question 2

What is the supervisor's role in workplace safety? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor is responsible for the da

Question 3

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) dismissing the workers from their positions 
B) denying workers facility access for 10 days 
C) sending workers to a nearby hospital 
D) offering workers a light-work option 
A) dismissing the workers from their positions 
B) denying workers facility access for 10 days 
C) sending workers to a nearby hospital 
D) offering workers a light-work option

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the primary duties of a supervisor in regards to workplace safety is to conduct a daily walk-through of a work site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Pre-employment drug testing tends to discourage drug users from applying for jobs or for applying with companies that perform drug tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In some cases,employees accused of alcoholism or drug abuse have retaliated by suing the employer for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) wrongful discharge 
B) OSHA violations 
C) illegal search 
D) defamation 
A) wrongful discharge 
B) OSHA violations 
C) illegal search 
D) defamation

Question 8

Tardiness and lying are early-stage behaviors that indicate a worker's possible alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail.This is most likely an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

When a complaint indicates the possibility of imminent danger,OSHA conducts an inspection within ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 12 hours 
B) 24 hours 
C) 3 days 
D) 20 days 
A) 12 hours 
B) 24 hours 
C) 3 days 
D) 20 days

Question 11

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

Accepted Answer

Unsafe conditions are a main cause of ac

Question 12

Workplace accidents occur more often during night shifts than during daytime shifts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) chance occurrences 
B) unsafe conditions 
C) unsafe employee behavior 
D) normal occupational hazards 
A) chance occurrences 
B) unsafe conditions 
C) unsafe employee behavior 
D) normal occupational hazards

Question 14

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 15

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?

Accepted Answer

A) job simulation tests 
B) unsafe conditions 
C) industrial hygiene 
D) screening 
A) job simulation tests 
B) unsafe conditions 
C) industrial hygiene 
D) screening

Question 16

Which of the following would most likely occur with an evidence-based management approach to workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

A) providing employee orientation 
B) monitoring hazardous tools 
C) analyzing accident rates 
D) writing a safety policy 
A) providing employee orientation 
B) monitoring hazardous tools 
C) analyzing accident rates 
D) writing a safety policy

Question 17

All of the following are effective methods of improving workplace safety EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) analyzing accident rates 
B) publicizing an organization's safety policy 
C) showing an organizational commitment to safety 
D) setting unreasonable but challenging safety goals 
A) analyzing accident rates 
B) publicizing an organization's safety policy 
C) showing an organizational commitment to safety 
D) setting unreasonable but challenging safety goals

Question 18

All of the following are most likely signs of employee depression EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lack of sleep 
B) burnout 
C) poor concentration 
D) reduced appetite 
A) lack of sleep 
B) burnout 
C) poor concentration 
D) reduced appetite

Question 19

The first step of an effective and comprehensive corporate anti-crime program involves installing an advanced alarm system and metal detector at every entrance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

About half of all workplace homicides occur in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) retail businesses 
B) judicial buildings 
C) post offices 
D) banks 
A) retail businesses 
B) judicial buildings 
C) post offices 
D) banks

According to research,which of the following is an increasing cause of motor vehicle crashes?

What is the supervisor's role in workplace safety? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

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?

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

One of the primary duties of a supervisor in regards to workplace safety is to conduct a daily walk-through of a work site.

Pre-employment drug testing tends to discourage drug users from applying for jobs or for applying with companies that perform drug tests.

In some cases,employees accused of alcoholism or drug abuse have retaliated by suing the employer for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Tardiness and lying are early-stage behaviors that indicate a worker's possible alcoholism.

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail.This is most likely an example of ________.

When a complaint indicates the possibility of imminent danger,OSHA conducts an inspection within ________.

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

Workplace accidents occur more often during night shifts than during daytime shifts.

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

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.

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?

Which of the following would most likely occur with an evidence-based management approach to workplace safety?

All of the following are effective methods of improving workplace safety EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are most likely signs of employee depression EXCEPT ________.

The first step of an effective and comprehensive corporate anti-crime program involves installing an advanced alarm system and metal detector at every entrance.

About half of all workplace homicides occur in ________.

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

According to research,which of the following is an increasing cause of motor vehicle crashes?

What is the supervisor's role in workplace safety? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

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?

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

One of the primary duties of a supervisor in regards to workplace safety is to conduct a daily walk-through of a work site.

Pre-employment drug testing tends to discourage drug users from applying for jobs or for applying with companies that perform drug tests.

In some cases,employees accused of alcoholism or drug abuse have retaliated by suing the employer for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Tardiness and lying are early-stage behaviors that indicate a worker's possible alcoholism.

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail.This is most likely an example of ________.

When a complaint indicates the possibility of imminent danger,OSHA conducts an inspection within ________.

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

Workplace accidents occur more often during night shifts than during daytime shifts.

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

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.

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?

Which of the following would most likely occur with an evidence-based management approach to workplace safety?

All of the following are effective methods of improving workplace safety EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are most likely signs of employee depression EXCEPT ________.

The first step of an effective and comprehensive corporate anti-crime program involves installing an advanced alarm system and metal detector at every entrance.

About half of all workplace homicides occur in ________.

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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