Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

Which of the following is conducted by an agency to determine if a work site is in compliance with safety laws and regulations?

Scaffolding,fall protection,hazard communication,electrical disengagement,and respiratory problems are the most frequent OSHA inspection violation categories.

A safety program that identifies employee conduct that contributes to accidents and then trains workers to avoid such conduct is known as a ________ program.

According to OSHA standards,which of the following substances has the lowest permissible exposure limit?

How can employers protect vulnerable workers,such as women and older men? What changes in safety training can lessen the vulnerability of immigrant workers?

All of the following are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act EXCEPT ________.

What jobs are closely linked to workplace violence? How can organizational,mechanical,and natural security systems minimize workplace violence?

Which term refers to systematically identifying and eliminating workplace dangers by focusing on the relationship between the worker,the task,the tools,and the work environment?

Alcoholism among employees will most likely lead to an increase in ________.

A recent survey indicates that approximately 35% of the U.S.workforce has either been hung over at work or been impaired while on the job at least once during the previous year.