Question 1

Define the term "security" with respect to a workplace. What actions can employers take to minimize the risk and impact of workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

Security involves the protection of empl

Question 2

Indirect costs associated with accidents in a workplace include:

Accepted Answer

A)  safety fines. 
B)  cost of training substitutes. 
C)  damage to work equipment. 
D)  compensation costs. 
A)  safety fines. 
B)  cost of training substitutes. 
C)  damage to work equipment. 
D)  compensation costs.

Question 3

An OSHA compliance inspector arrives at a meat processing unit and presents his credentials to the unit manager. The manager, however, refuses to allow the inspector to carry out the inspection process. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refusing to allow an inspector to enter a factory is a crime for which the unit manager can be sued. 
B)  The unit manager has the right to appeal to the regional OSHA office and reschedule the inspection. 
C)  The OSHA inspector can enter the unit forcefully with the help of his officials. 
D)  The OSHA inspector must produce a search warrant to enter the unit. 
A)  Refusing to allow an inspector to enter a factory is a crime for which the unit manager can be sued. 
B)  The unit manager has the right to appeal to the regional OSHA office and reschedule the inspection. 
C)  The OSHA inspector can enter the unit forcefully with the help of his officials. 
D)  The OSHA inspector must produce a search warrant to enter the unit.

Question 4

OSHA rules and standards are frequently complicated and technical, which makes it difficult for managers who do not have specialists on their staffs to read and understand the rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the standards developed by the OSHA regarding the use of personal protective equipment by employees?

Accepted Answer

One goal of OSHA has been to develop sta

Question 6

OSHA guidelines regarding pandemic diseases have special sections for firms in the medical services industry because of its higher vulnerability to diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ____ approach to safety management focuses on designing jobs, developing and implementing safety policies, and using safety committees.

Accepted Answer

A)  engineering 
B)  systems 
C)  organizational 
D)  individual 
A)  engineering 
B)  systems 
C)  organizational 
D)  individual

Question 8

_____ typically provide the funds necessary for workers' compensation in a privately-owned company.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers 
B)  Employees 
C)  Federal government agents 
D)  State governments 
A)  Employers 
B)  Employees 
C)  Federal government agents 
D)  State governments

Question 9

Which of the following is a part of security audits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identification of mentally-ill employees 
B)  Identification of the whistle-blowers in a company 
C)  Validation of employee screening and selection 
D)  Review of disaster plans of an organization 
A)  Identification of mentally-ill employees 
B)  Identification of the whistle-blowers in a company 
C)  Validation of employee screening and selection 
D)  Review of disaster plans of an organization

Question 10

Emotional illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression are considered disabilities under the ADA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of workers' compensation laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers across all industries are required to pay a standard amount as insurance premium. 
B)  Workers' compensation laws do not require employers to make payments for covering medical bills. 
C)  Employees who work from home are generally not covered under workers' compensation laws. 
D)  Under the workers' compensation laws, employers need to contribute to an insurance fund that compensates employees for injuries received while on the job. 
A)  Employers across all industries are required to pay a standard amount as insurance premium. 
B)  Workers' compensation laws do not require employers to make payments for covering medical bills. 
C)  Employees who work from home are generally not covered under workers' compensation laws. 
D)  Under the workers' compensation laws, employers need to contribute to an insurance fund that compensates employees for injuries received while on the job.

Question 12

Organizational assessment during disaster planning includes the establishment of a disaster planning team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Alex, a graphic designer, suffers from a terrible headache while at work. He approaches the company nurse, who gives him aspirins. He gets back to work in an hour when his headache subsides. OSHA would categorize Alex's illness as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  lost-time injury. 
B)  medical care injury. 
C)  minor injury. 
D)  disability injury. 
A)  lost-time injury. 
B)  medical care injury. 
C)  minor injury. 
D)  disability injury.

Question 14

A security audit is also referred to as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vulnerability analysis 
B)  risk analysis 
C)  independent review 
D)  risk assessment 
A)  vulnerability analysis 
B)  risk analysis 
C)  independent review 
D)  risk assessment

Question 15

The provision of light-duty work to disabled people is an attempt by the ADA to increase the rate of employment among the disabled in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the context of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following statements is true about medical-related information?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be maintained separately from all other confidential files, with restricted access and security provisions. 
B)  It should be given to the employee and no copies should be made or kept by the employer. 
C)  It should be used only by the safety committee when deciding what accommodations can be made for an affected employee. 
D)  It should be filed with all other confidential information about an employee, with access restricted to the employee and certain company officials. 
A)  It should be maintained separately from all other confidential files, with restricted access and security provisions. 
B)  It should be given to the employee and no copies should be made or kept by the employer. 
C)  It should be used only by the safety committee when deciding what accommodations can be made for an affected employee. 
D)  It should be filed with all other confidential information about an employee, with access restricted to the employee and certain company officials.

Question 17

An employer may be in violation of the National Labor Relations Act if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the company has joint management/employee safety committees. 
B)  employees are involved in whistle-blowing activities. 
C)  managers compose a majority on the committee. 
D)  the company is not located in a state mandating safety committees. 
A)  the company has joint management/employee safety committees. 
B)  employees are involved in whistle-blowing activities. 
C)  managers compose a majority on the committee. 
D)  the company is not located in a state mandating safety committees.

Question 18

Firms that do not screen employees adequately can be subject to liability if an employee commits crimes later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the three components of disaster planning?

Accepted Answer

For disaster planning to occur properly,

Question 20

A security audit typically begins with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a discussion with selected employees in an organization. 
B)  a background check of all the security personnel of a company. 
C)  a review of the disaster plans of a company. 
D)  a survey of the area around a company. 
A)  a discussion with selected employees in an organization. 
B)  a background check of all the security personnel of a company. 
C)  a review of the disaster plans of a company. 
D)  a survey of the area around a company.

Define the term "security" with respect to a workplace. What actions can employers take to minimize the risk and impact of workplace violence?

Indirect costs associated with accidents in a workplace include:

An OSHA compliance inspector arrives at a meat processing unit and presents his credentials to the unit manager. The manager, however, refuses to allow the inspector to carry out the inspection process. Which of the following statements is true?

OSHA rules and standards are frequently complicated and technical, which makes it difficult for managers who do not have specialists on their staffs to read and understand the rules.

What are the standards developed by the OSHA regarding the use of personal protective equipment by employees?

OSHA guidelines regarding pandemic diseases have special sections for firms in the medical services industry because of its higher vulnerability to diseases.

The ____ approach to safety management focuses on designing jobs, developing and implementing safety policies, and using safety committees.

_____ typically provide the funds necessary for workers' compensation in a privately-owned company.

Which of the following is a part of security audits?

Emotional illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression are considered disabilities under the ADA.

Which of the following statements is true of workers' compensation laws?

Organizational assessment during disaster planning includes the establishment of a disaster planning team.

Alex, a graphic designer, suffers from a terrible headache while at work. He approaches the company nurse, who gives him aspirins. He gets back to work in an hour when his headache subsides. OSHA would categorize Alex's illness as a(n):

A security audit is also referred to as a(n) _____.

The provision of light-duty work to disabled people is an attempt by the ADA to increase the rate of employment among the disabled in the United States.

In the context of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following statements is true about medical-related information?

An employer may be in violation of the National Labor Relations Act if:

Firms that do not screen employees adequately can be subject to liability if an employee commits crimes later.

Describe the three components of disaster planning?

A security audit typically begins with:

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

Define the term "security" with respect to a workplace. What actions can employers take to minimize the risk and impact of workplace violence?

Indirect costs associated with accidents in a workplace include:

An OSHA compliance inspector arrives at a meat processing unit and presents his credentials to the unit manager. The manager, however, refuses to allow the inspector to carry out the inspection process. Which of the following statements is true?

OSHA rules and standards are frequently complicated and technical, which makes it difficult for managers who do not have specialists on their staffs to read and understand the rules.

What are the standards developed by the OSHA regarding the use of personal protective equipment by employees?

OSHA guidelines regarding pandemic diseases have special sections for firms in the medical services industry because of its higher vulnerability to diseases.

The ____ approach to safety management focuses on designing jobs, developing and implementing safety policies, and using safety committees.

_____ typically provide the funds necessary for workers' compensation in a privately-owned company.

Which of the following is a part of security audits?

Emotional illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression are considered disabilities under the ADA.

Which of the following statements is true of workers' compensation laws?

Organizational assessment during disaster planning includes the establishment of a disaster planning team.

Alex, a graphic designer, suffers from a terrible headache while at work. He approaches the company nurse, who gives him aspirins. He gets back to work in an hour when his headache subsides. OSHA would categorize Alex's illness as a(n):

A security audit is also referred to as a(n) _____.

The provision of light-duty work to disabled people is an attempt by the ADA to increase the rate of employment among the disabled in the United States.

In the context of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following statements is true about medical-related information?

An employer may be in violation of the National Labor Relations Act if:

Firms that do not screen employees adequately can be subject to liability if an employee commits crimes later.

Describe the three components of disaster planning?

A security audit typically begins with:

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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