Question 1

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,_____ are required to train employees as required by OSHA standards.

Accepted Answer

A) colleges and universities 
B) employers 
C) lawyers 
D) consultants 
A) colleges and universities 
B) employers 
C) lawyers 
D) consultants B

Question 2

Workplace violence warning signs include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) veiled threatening statements. 
B) fascination with stories of violence. 
C) concentration problems and excessive excuses. 
D) chronic fatigue. 
A) veiled threatening statements. 
B) fascination with stories of violence. 
C) concentration problems and excessive excuses. 
D) chronic fatigue. D

Question 3

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study,distracted driving accounts for _____ of all accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 80 percent 
A) 25 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 80 percent D

Question 4

In recent years Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stepped down its enforcement activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Stress basically comes from two basic sources which are:

Accepted Answer

A) physical and emotional activity. 
B) mental impairment and outside influences. 
C) family and friends. 
D) emotional distress and work overload. 
A) physical and emotional activity. 
B) mental impairment and outside influences. 
C) family and friends. 
D) emotional distress and work overload.

Question 6

Crisis management teams should also concern themselves with the aftermath of violence,such as the guilt and fear employees may have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A study by the American Institute of Plant Engineers showed that there was no correlation between an increase in the commitment to safety by managers and a decrease in accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Recordable cases that must be reported on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form 300 include any injury or illness treated with first aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To minimize the negative effects of computer use,the monitor should be placed at an angle view,above a user's line of sight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Problems associated with video display terminal use include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) visual difficulty. 
B) muscle ache. 
C) job stress. 
D) lung disease. 
A) visual difficulty. 
B) muscle ache. 
C) job stress. 
D) lung disease.

Question 11

The best method to capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health is:

Accepted Answer

A) placing the computer monitor to the side of the desk. 
B) placing the computer screen 4 to 9 inches below eye level. 
C) placing the computer screen 12 inches above eye level. 
D) adjusting the brightness and contrast controls on the screen to be as high as possible. 
A) placing the computer monitor to the side of the desk. 
B) placing the computer screen 4 to 9 inches below eye level. 
C) placing the computer screen 12 inches above eye level. 
D) adjusting the brightness and contrast controls on the screen to be as high as possible.

Question 12

Eustress is the feeling of anxiety one gets after a strenuous workout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A study by Duke University researchers who examined the records of nearly 12,000 university employees found that obese employees experienced medical costs that were more than _____ times higher than those of non-obese workers

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 14

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)can develop rules and standards only when petitioned by other agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may cite employers under all of the following violations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) willful violations. 
B) serious violations. 
C) other-than-serious violations. 
D) minor violations. 
A) willful violations. 
B) serious violations. 
C) other-than-serious violations. 
D) minor violations.

Question 16

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,the U.S.Department of Labor may do any of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) conduct workplace inspections. 
B) monitor the marketing strategies used by companies. 
C) issue citations to offending employers. 
D) impose fines of up to $7,000 for an other-than-serious violation. 
A) conduct workplace inspections. 
B) monitor the marketing strategies used by companies. 
C) issue citations to offending employers. 
D) impose fines of up to $7,000 for an other-than-serious violation.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for calming an angry employee?

Accepted Answer

A) Hold all conversations in private. 
B) Recognize the employee's legitimate concerns or feelings. 
C) Keep the discussion as subjective as possible. 
D) Listen to the employee with an open mind and nonjudgmental behavior. 
A) Hold all conversations in private. 
B) Recognize the employee's legitimate concerns or feelings. 
C) Keep the discussion as subjective as possible. 
D) Listen to the employee with an open mind and nonjudgmental behavior.

Question 18

Lack of personal fulfillment in a job may be a symptom of:

Accepted Answer

A) a burnout. 
B) a fight-or-flight response. 
C) a workplace disability. 
D) eustress. 
A) a burnout. 
B) a fight-or-flight response. 
C) a workplace disability. 
D) eustress.

Question 19

Penalties for violation of safety rules by employees are usually stated in the:

Accepted Answer

A) employee handbook. 
B) appointment letter of the employees. 
C) Federal Register. 
D) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
A)  handbook. 
A) employee handbook. 
B) appointment letter of the employees. 
C) Federal Register. 
D) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
A)  handbook.

Question 20

It is usually safe for an HR manager to assume that willful violations of safety and health laws and regulations will result in more severe penalties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,_____ are required to train employees as required by OSHA standards.

Workplace violence warning signs include all of the following EXCEPT:

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study,distracted driving accounts for _____ of all accidents.

In recent years Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stepped down its enforcement activities.

Stress basically comes from two basic sources which are:

Crisis management teams should also concern themselves with the aftermath of violence,such as the guilt and fear employees may have.

A study by the American Institute of Plant Engineers showed that there was no correlation between an increase in the commitment to safety by managers and a decrease in accidents.

Recordable cases that must be reported on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form 300 include any injury or illness treated with first aid.

To minimize the negative effects of computer use,the monitor should be placed at an angle view,above a user's line of sight.

Problems associated with video display terminal use include all of the following EXCEPT:

The best method to capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health is:

Eustress is the feeling of anxiety one gets after a strenuous workout.

A study by Duke University researchers who examined the records of nearly 12,000 university employees found that obese employees experienced medical costs that were more than _____ times higher than those of non-obese workers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)can develop rules and standards only when petitioned by other agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may cite employers under all of the following violations EXCEPT:

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,the U.S.Department of Labor may do any of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for calming an angry employee?

Lack of personal fulfillment in a job may be a symptom of:

Penalties for violation of safety rules by employees are usually stated in the:

It is usually safe for an HR manager to assume that willful violations of safety and health laws and regulations will result in more severe penalties.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 12: Promoting Safety and Health

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,_____ are required to train employees as required by OSHA standards.

Workplace violence warning signs include all of the following EXCEPT:

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study,distracted driving accounts for _____ of all accidents.

In recent years Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stepped down its enforcement activities.

Stress basically comes from two basic sources which are:

Crisis management teams should also concern themselves with the aftermath of violence,such as the guilt and fear employees may have.

A study by the American Institute of Plant Engineers showed that there was no correlation between an increase in the commitment to safety by managers and a decrease in accidents.

Recordable cases that must be reported on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form 300 include any injury or illness treated with first aid.

To minimize the negative effects of computer use,the monitor should be placed at an angle view,above a user's line of sight.

Problems associated with video display terminal use include all of the following EXCEPT:

The best method to capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health is:

Eustress is the feeling of anxiety one gets after a strenuous workout.

A study by Duke University researchers who examined the records of nearly 12,000 university employees found that obese employees experienced medical costs that were more than _____ times higher than those of non-obese workers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)can develop rules and standards only when petitioned by other agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may cite employers under all of the following violations EXCEPT:

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,the U.S.Department of Labor may do any of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for calming an angry employee?

Lack of personal fulfillment in a job may be a symptom of:

Penalties for violation of safety rules by employees are usually stated in the:

It is usually safe for an HR manager to assume that willful violations of safety and health laws and regulations will result in more severe penalties.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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