Question 1

The OSHA provides guidelines to companies that help them continue operations with a depleted workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Who among the following is not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

Accepted Answer

A)  A farmer with eight employees working for him 
B)  A bakery with 50 employees working for it 
C)  A construction company with 100 employees working for it 
D)  A steel-manufacturing company with 2000 employees working for it 
A)  A farmer with eight employees working for him 
B)  A bakery with 50 employees working for it 
C)  A construction company with 100 employees working for it 
D)  A steel-manufacturing company with 2000 employees working for it A

Question 3

How does the ADA affect recordkeeping practices of an organization?

Accepted Answer

Health and safety recordkeeping practices have been affected by an ADA provision that requires all medical-related information to be maintained separately from all other confidential files. Specific access restrictions and security procedures must be adopted for medical records of all types, including employee medical benefits claims and treatment records.

Question 4

Discuss the criticisms against OSHA.

Accepted Answer

OSHA has been criticized on several fron

Question 5

Who among the following is considered disabled under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person addicted to prescription drugs 
B)  A person addicted to an illegal drug 
C)  A person who is prone to developing an addiction to alcohol 
D)  A person who is prone to developing an addiction to illegal drugs 
A)  A person addicted to prescription drugs 
B)  A person addicted to an illegal drug 
C)  A person who is prone to developing an addiction to alcohol 
D)  A person who is prone to developing an addiction to illegal drugs

Question 6

Which of the following guidelines has been cited by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for companies, when managing drug testing in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employees should be informed about a drug testing program 5 days before its implementation. 
B)  Lab results should be shared with other employees so that they would be aware of the consequences of using drugs. 
C)  Personnel decisions should be strictly based on the initial test results as they are considered the most accurate. 
D)  Drug- and alcohol-related problems should not be discussed without the presence of a witness. 
A)  The employees should be informed about a drug testing program 5 days before its implementation. 
B)  Lab results should be shared with other employees so that they would be aware of the consequences of using drugs. 
C)  Personnel decisions should be strictly based on the initial test results as they are considered the most accurate. 
D)  Drug- and alcohol-related problems should not be discussed without the presence of a witness.

Question 7

Child labor laws, found in section XII of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), set the minimum age for most employment at _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  15 
C)  16 
D)  17 
A)  14 
B)  15 
C)  16 
D)  17

Question 8

Individuals of any age can work for a business that is owned and operated by their parents, except in the case of manufacturing or mining jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is typically a part of the organizational approach to safety management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Applying ergonomic principles 
B)  Implementing safety policies 
C)  Designing work settings and equipment 
D)  Providing employee safety training 
A)  Applying ergonomic principles 
B)  Implementing safety policies 
C)  Designing work settings and equipment 
D)  Providing employee safety training

Question 10

Explain the various implications that workers' compensation laws have on U.S. employees and employers.

Accepted Answer

First passed in the early 1900s, workers

Question 11

Self-employed people are less willing to work in dangerous circumstances, and therefore they are less vulnerable to illnesses, injuries, and death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is the primarily the duty of the HR unit in a company to implement disaster and recovery plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the true statement about workplace violence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Domestic violence can harm work attitudes and put the well-being of employees in jeopardy. 
B)  High self-esteem is regarded as a characteristic of a potentially violent employee. 
C)  Incivility is considered a serious crime against which formal action is to be taken. 
D)  Bullying in workplace typically escalates into incivility. 
A)  Domestic violence can harm work attitudes and put the well-being of employees in jeopardy. 
B)  High self-esteem is regarded as a characteristic of a potentially violent employee. 
C)  Incivility is considered a serious crime against which formal action is to be taken. 
D)  Bullying in workplace typically escalates into incivility.

Question 14

Direct costs associated with accidents typically constitute almost 95% of the total costs to an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The purpose of OSHA's "lockout/tag-out regulations" is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent the accidental start-up of defective machinery during repair or adjustment. 
B)  deny unauthorized individuals access to the workplace or factory machiner. 
C)  ensure that hazardous substances are kept under lock and key when not being used. 
D)  close down a workplace judged unsafe by an OSHA inspector. 
A)  prevent the accidental start-up of defective machinery during repair or adjustment. 
B)  deny unauthorized individuals access to the workplace or factory machiner. 
C)  ensure that hazardous substances are kept under lock and key when not being used. 
D)  close down a workplace judged unsafe by an OSHA inspector.

Question 16

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for on-the-spot inspections by OSHA representatives

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

OSHA mandates that in chemical industries, MSDSs be made available ony to the management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Employers who provide injured employees with light-duty work, typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the workers' compensation premiums till the workers are completely cured. 
B)  are violating FMLA regulations by not providing leave to injured employees. 
C)  can be held liable by law for any accidents caused by the injured employee at work. 
D)  give them less physically demanding work until they are able to perform their jobs. 
A)  increase the workers' compensation premiums till the workers are completely cured. 
B)  are violating FMLA regulations by not providing leave to injured employees. 
C)  can be held liable by law for any accidents caused by the injured employee at work. 
D)  give them less physically demanding work until they are able to perform their jobs.

Question 19

Sam, an HR manager, is asked to deal with a violent employee who is threatening her supervisor for not giving him an increment. Which of the following should Sam avoid while talking to the employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remaining calm and neutral during the conversation 
B)  Getting assistance from external security personnel or people outside the organization 
C)  Asking questions that do not require detailed explanations 
D)  Indicating the need for time to respond and setting up another time for follow-up 
A)  Remaining calm and neutral during the conversation 
B)  Getting assistance from external security personnel or people outside the organization 
C)  Asking questions that do not require detailed explanations 
D)  Indicating the need for time to respond and setting up another time for follow-up

Question 20

_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address the physiological and physical demands on individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational therapy 
B)  Phrenology 
C)  Ergonomics 
D)  Industrial physiology 
A)  Occupational therapy 
B)  Phrenology 
C)  Ergonomics 
D)  Industrial physiology

The OSHA provides guidelines to companies that help them continue operations with a depleted workforce.

Who among the following is not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

How does the ADA affect recordkeeping practices of an organization?

Discuss the criticisms against OSHA.

Who among the following is considered disabled under the ADA?

Which of the following guidelines has been cited by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for companies, when managing drug testing in the workplace?

Child labor laws, found in section XII of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), set the minimum age for most employment at _____ years.

Individuals of any age can work for a business that is owned and operated by their parents, except in the case of manufacturing or mining jobs.

Which of the following is typically a part of the organizational approach to safety management?

Explain the various implications that workers' compensation laws have on U.S. employees and employers.

Self-employed people are less willing to work in dangerous circumstances, and therefore they are less vulnerable to illnesses, injuries, and death.

It is the primarily the duty of the HR unit in a company to implement disaster and recovery plans.

Identify the true statement about workplace violence.

Direct costs associated with accidents typically constitute almost 95% of the total costs to an organization.

The purpose of OSHA's "lockout/tag-out regulations" is to:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for on-the-spot inspections by OSHA representatives

OSHA mandates that in chemical industries, MSDSs be made available ony to the management.

Employers who provide injured employees with light-duty work, typically:

Sam, an HR manager, is asked to deal with a violent employee who is threatening her supervisor for not giving him an increment. Which of the following should Sam avoid while talking to the employee?

_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address the physiological and physical demands on individuals.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individualorganization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Unionmanagement Relations

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Exam 14: Risk Management and Worker Protection

The OSHA provides guidelines to companies that help them continue operations with a depleted workforce.

Who among the following is not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

How does the ADA affect recordkeeping practices of an organization?

Discuss the criticisms against OSHA.

Who among the following is considered disabled under the ADA?

Which of the following guidelines has been cited by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for companies, when managing drug testing in the workplace?

Child labor laws, found in section XII of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), set the minimum age for most employment at _____ years.

Individuals of any age can work for a business that is owned and operated by their parents, except in the case of manufacturing or mining jobs.

Which of the following is typically a part of the organizational approach to safety management?

Explain the various implications that workers' compensation laws have on U.S. employees and employers.

Self-employed people are less willing to work in dangerous circumstances, and therefore they are less vulnerable to illnesses, injuries, and death.

It is the primarily the duty of the HR unit in a company to implement disaster and recovery plans.

Identify the true statement about workplace violence.

Direct costs associated with accidents typically constitute almost 95% of the total costs to an organization.

The purpose of OSHA's "lockout/tag-out regulations" is to:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for on-the-spot inspections by OSHA representatives

OSHA mandates that in chemical industries, MSDSs be made available ony to the management.

Employers who provide injured employees with light-duty work, typically:

Sam, an HR manager, is asked to deal with a violent employee who is threatening her supervisor for not giving him an increment. Which of the following should Sam avoid while talking to the employee?

_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address the physiological and physical demands on individuals.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individualorganization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Unionmanagement Relations

Filters