Question 1

The number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) illness rate 
B) accident rate 
C) incidence rate 
D) safety rate 
A) illness rate 
B) accident rate 
C) incidence rate 
D) safety rate

Question 2

The U.S.Supreme Court ruled in _____ that employers may not bar women of childbearing age from certain jobs because of potential risk to their fetuses.

Accepted Answer

A) International Union v. Johnson Controls 
B) Griggs v. Duke Power 
C) Viands v. Sulliver Corp. 
D) Perry v. Green 
A) International Union v. Johnson Controls 
B) Griggs v. Duke Power 
C) Viands v. Sulliver Corp. 
D) Perry v. Green

Question 3

Back injuries are a nation's number one workplace safety problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The federal government now requires that employers with government contracts maintain a drug-free work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Alternative approaches to employee health include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) pre-employment medical examinations. 
B) chiropractic treatments. 
C) homeopathic treatments. 
D) relaxation techniques and hypnosis. 
A) pre-employment medical examinations. 
B) chiropractic treatments. 
C) homeopathic treatments. 
D) relaxation techniques and hypnosis.

Question 6

Alcoholism is a disease that runs a predictable course.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly discuss the power of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)with respect to citations and penalties.

Accepted Answer

OSHA citations may be issued immediately

Question 8

Employee musculoskeletal injuries must be reported on OSHA Form:

Accepted Answer

A) 300. 
B) 301. 
C) 302. 
D) 303. 
A) 300. 
B) 301. 
C) 302. 
D) 303.

Question 9

____ is the decrease in functional activity accompanied by symptoms of low spirits,gloominess,and sadness.

Accepted Answer

A) Alcoholism 
B) Tengriism 
C) Moral dilemma 
D) Depression 
A) Alcoholism 
B) Tengriism 
C) Moral dilemma 
D) Depression

Question 10

Studies show that _____ of night-shift workers report falling asleep at least once a week while on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 30 percent 
B) 30 to 50 percent 
C) 50 to 70 percent 
D) 70 to 90 percent 
A) 10 to 30 percent 
B) 30 to 50 percent 
C) 50 to 70 percent 
D) 70 to 90 percent

Question 11

The requirements for federal contractors to take steps to ensure a drug-free workplace is found in:

Accepted Answer

A) the Occupational Safety and Health Act. 
B) the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 
C) the Executive Order 11246. 
D) the Toxic Substances Control Act. 
A) the Occupational Safety and Health Act. 
B) the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 
C) the Executive Order 11246. 
D) the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Question 12

Video display terminals (VDTs)have become a major safety concern within the office environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Musculoskeletal injuries resulting from cumulative trauma or repetitive motion are "recordable cases" and must be reported on OSHA Form 300.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations may be issued immediately following an inspection or later by mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The average penalty imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious violations is now ____.

Accepted Answer

A) $2,000-$3,000 
B) $3,000-$4,000 
C) $6,000-$7,000 
D) $10,000-$12,000 
A) $2,000-$3,000 
B) $3,000-$4,000 
C) $6,000-$7,000 
D) $10,000-$12,000

Question 16

Upper-level operational managers have traditionally been the bedrock for encouraging health and safety in their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The rising use of video display terminals at work has led to the proliferation of visual difficulties,radiation hazards,muscular aches and pains,and increased job stress for employees using personal computers or network work stations on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health,employers should make sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen four to nine inches above eye level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When dealing with stress,having too much to do in too short as time is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) high demand. 
B) high effort. 
C) low control. 
D) low reward. 
A) high demand. 
B) high effort. 
C) low control. 
D) low reward.

Question 20

Voluntary protection programs (VPPs):

Accepted Answer

A) attempt to get employers to go beyond the basics of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
A)  and provide workers with better protection on the job. 
B) allow employers to sidestep Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  legislation. 
C) are contained within state-based, right-to-know legislations. 
D) cover only transportation-related industries. 
A) attempt to get employers to go beyond the basics of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
A)  and provide workers with better protection on the job. 
B) allow employers to sidestep Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  legislation. 
C) are contained within state-based, right-to-know legislations. 
D) cover only transportation-related industries.

The number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year is the _____.

The U.S.Supreme Court ruled in _____ that employers may not bar women of childbearing age from certain jobs because of potential risk to their fetuses.

Back injuries are a nation's number one workplace safety problem.

The federal government now requires that employers with government contracts maintain a drug-free work environment.

Alternative approaches to employee health include all of the following EXCEPT:

Alcoholism is a disease that runs a predictable course.

Briefly discuss the power of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)with respect to citations and penalties.

Employee musculoskeletal injuries must be reported on OSHA Form:

____ is the decrease in functional activity accompanied by symptoms of low spirits,gloominess,and sadness.

Studies show that _____ of night-shift workers report falling asleep at least once a week while on the job.

The requirements for federal contractors to take steps to ensure a drug-free workplace is found in:

Video display terminals (VDTs)have become a major safety concern within the office environment.

Musculoskeletal injuries resulting from cumulative trauma or repetitive motion are "recordable cases" and must be reported on OSHA Form 300.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations may be issued immediately following an inspection or later by mail.

The average penalty imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious violations is now ____.

Upper-level operational managers have traditionally been the bedrock for encouraging health and safety in their organizations.

The rising use of video display terminals at work has led to the proliferation of visual difficulties,radiation hazards,muscular aches and pains,and increased job stress for employees using personal computers or network work stations on the job.

To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health,employers should make sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen four to nine inches above eye level.

When dealing with stress,having too much to do in too short as time is known as:

Voluntary protection programs (VPPs):

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

The number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year is the _____.

The U.S.Supreme Court ruled in _____ that employers may not bar women of childbearing age from certain jobs because of potential risk to their fetuses.

Back injuries are a nation's number one workplace safety problem.

The federal government now requires that employers with government contracts maintain a drug-free work environment.

Alternative approaches to employee health include all of the following EXCEPT:

Alcoholism is a disease that runs a predictable course.

Briefly discuss the power of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)with respect to citations and penalties.

Employee musculoskeletal injuries must be reported on OSHA Form:

____ is the decrease in functional activity accompanied by symptoms of low spirits,gloominess,and sadness.

Studies show that _____ of night-shift workers report falling asleep at least once a week while on the job.

The requirements for federal contractors to take steps to ensure a drug-free workplace is found in:

Video display terminals (VDTs)have become a major safety concern within the office environment.

Musculoskeletal injuries resulting from cumulative trauma or repetitive motion are "recordable cases" and must be reported on OSHA Form 300.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations may be issued immediately following an inspection or later by mail.

The average penalty imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious violations is now ____.

Upper-level operational managers have traditionally been the bedrock for encouraging health and safety in their organizations.

The rising use of video display terminals at work has led to the proliferation of visual difficulties,radiation hazards,muscular aches and pains,and increased job stress for employees using personal computers or network work stations on the job.

To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health,employers should make sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen four to nine inches above eye level.

When dealing with stress,having too much to do in too short as time is known as:

Voluntary protection programs (VPPs):

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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