Question 1

Which of the following accounts for one-third of all industrial accidents?

Accepted Answer

A) forklifts and wheelbarrows 
B) woodworking machines 
C) pulleys and flywheels 
D) ladders and scaffolds 
A) forklifts and wheelbarrows 
B) woodworking machines 
C) pulleys and flywheels 
D) ladders and scaffolds

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Depression 
B) Job stress 
C) Anxiety 
D) Burnout 
A) Depression 
B) Job stress 
C) Anxiety 
D) Burnout

Question 3

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered when OSHA calculates a penalty?

Accepted Answer

A) business size 
B) compliance history 
C) gravity of violation 
D) legal representation 
A) business size 
B) compliance history 
C) gravity of violation 
D) legal representation

Question 4

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,each year there are approximately ________ cases of workplace accidents per 100 full-time workers in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 5

Which government agency enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Accepted Answer

A) Department of Health and Human Services 
B) Department of Agriculture 
C) Department of Commerce 
D) Department of Labor 
A) Department of Health and Human Services 
B) Department of Agriculture 
C) Department of Commerce 
D) Department of Labor

Question 6

Enterprise risk management involves identifying and handling security risks,such as those associated with workplace crime and facility security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following recommendations are suggested for companies seeking to minimize the entry or spread of infectious diseases EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) staggering lunch breaks 
B) administering drug tests frequently 
C) making hand sanitizers easily available 
D) cleaning work areas regularly and often 
A) staggering lunch breaks 
B) administering drug tests frequently 
C) making hand sanitizers easily available 
D) cleaning work areas regularly and often

Question 8

Woodworking machines,flywheels,and saws cause the most serious workplace injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) unsafe conditions 
B) nature of the work 
C) day of the week 
D) time of day 
A) unsafe conditions 
B) nature of the work 
C) day of the week 
D) time of day

Question 10

The fatality rate of young workers is nearly three times that of older,more experienced workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lisa,a supervisor at a manufacturing facility,suspects that one of her subordinates may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Which of the following actions should Lisa take?

Accepted Answer

A) Lisa should contact the worker's spouse for advice. 
B) Lisa should contact the police and a security guard. 
C) Lisa should observe the worker for signs of impairment. 
D) Lisa should ignore the matter because it is a personal issue. 
A) Lisa should contact the worker's spouse for advice. 
B) Lisa should contact the police and a security guard. 
C) Lisa should observe the worker for signs of impairment. 
D) Lisa should ignore the matter because it is a personal issue.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) retirements 
B) punctuality 
C) health care costs 
D) work quality 
A) retirements 
B) punctuality 
C) health care costs 
D) work quality

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Employee depression results in as many as ________ total lost workdays in the United States each year.

Accepted Answer

A) 500,000 
B) 1,000,000 
C) 100,000,000 
D) 200,000,000 
A) 500,000 
B) 1,000,000 
C) 100,000,000 
D) 200,000,000

Question 15

OSHA's standards are vague which has made them difficult to enforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second language or are not fluent in English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The HR manager at Thompson Industries has been given the task of reducing the number of unsafe acts and creating a supportive environment.Which of the following would be LEAST effective?

Accepted Answer

A) conducting an organizational safety review 
B) providing leadership training to managers 
C) stressing the importance of teamwork 
D) promoting the value of safety 
A) conducting an organizational safety review 
B) providing leadership training to managers 
C) stressing the importance of teamwork 
D) promoting the value of safety

Question 18

According to OSHA,employers must report occupational injuries that result in any of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) first aid treatment 
B) loss of consciousness 
C) restriction of motion 
D) transfer to another job 
A) first aid treatment 
B) loss of consciousness 
C) restriction of motion 
D) transfer to another job

Question 19

Employees who wish to lower their job stress will most likely benefit from doing all of the following activities EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) making a list of problems and possible solutions 
B) putting off dealing with distasteful problems 
C) requesting realistic project deadlines 
D) limiting interruptions 
A) making a list of problems and possible solutions 
B) putting off dealing with distasteful problems 
C) requesting realistic project deadlines 
D) limiting interruptions

Question 20

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) transferring workers who are cited for OSHA violations 
B) examining workplace conditions for OSHA compliance 
C) scheduling annual consultations with OSHA representatives 
D) replacing old equipment on an annual basis to comply with OSHA 
A) transferring workers who are cited for OSHA violations 
B) examining workplace conditions for OSHA compliance 
C) scheduling annual consultations with OSHA representatives 
D) replacing old equipment on an annual basis to comply with OSHA

Which of the following accounts for one-third of all industrial accidents?

________ 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 is LEAST likely to be considered when OSHA calculates a penalty?

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,each year there are approximately ________ cases of workplace accidents per 100 full-time workers in the United States.

Which government agency enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Enterprise risk management involves identifying and handling security risks,such as those associated with workplace crime and facility security.

All of the following recommendations are suggested for companies seeking to minimize the entry or spread of infectious diseases EXCEPT ________.

Woodworking machines,flywheels,and saws cause the most serious workplace injuries.

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

The fatality rate of young workers is nearly three times that of older,more experienced workers.

Lisa,a supervisor at a manufacturing facility,suspects that one of her subordinates may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Which of the following actions should Lisa take?

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

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

Employee depression results in as many as ________ total lost workdays in the United States each year.

OSHA's standards are vague which has made them difficult to enforce.

Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second language or are not fluent in English.

The HR manager at Thompson Industries has been given the task of reducing the number of unsafe acts and creating a supportive environment.Which of the following would be LEAST effective?

According to OSHA,employers must report occupational injuries that result in any of the following EXCEPT ________.

Employees who wish to lower their job stress will most likely benefit from doing all of the following activities EXCEPT ________.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

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 accounts for one-third of all industrial accidents?

________ 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 is LEAST likely to be considered when OSHA calculates a penalty?

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,each year there are approximately ________ cases of workplace accidents per 100 full-time workers in the United States.

Which government agency enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Enterprise risk management involves identifying and handling security risks,such as those associated with workplace crime and facility security.

All of the following recommendations are suggested for companies seeking to minimize the entry or spread of infectious diseases EXCEPT ________.

Woodworking machines,flywheels,and saws cause the most serious workplace injuries.

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

The fatality rate of young workers is nearly three times that of older,more experienced workers.

Lisa,a supervisor at a manufacturing facility,suspects that one of her subordinates may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Which of the following actions should Lisa take?

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

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

Employee depression results in as many as ________ total lost workdays in the United States each year.

OSHA's standards are vague which has made them difficult to enforce.

Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second language or are not fluent in English.

The HR manager at Thompson Industries has been given the task of reducing the number of unsafe acts and creating a supportive environment.Which of the following would be LEAST effective?

According to OSHA,employers must report occupational injuries that result in any of the following EXCEPT ________.

Employees who wish to lower their job stress will most likely benefit from doing all of the following activities EXCEPT ________.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

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