Question 1

Criticisms of OSHA's enforcement of rules include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA standards are outdated 
B)  OSHA both sets and enforces its own standards 
C)  uneven enforcement between administrations 
D)  OSHA is overly zealous 
A)  OSHA standards are outdated 
B)  OSHA both sets and enforces its own standards 
C)  uneven enforcement between administrations 
D)  OSHA is overly zealous

Question 2

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a survey by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center,____ of employees "agree" or "strongly agree" that safety and health conditions where they work are good.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 percent 
B)  48 percent 
C)  71 percent 
D)  92 percent 
A)  12 percent 
B)  48 percent 
C)  71 percent 
D)  92 percent

Question 4

A Duke study found that morbidly obese workers file ____ more workers' compensation claims and take longer to recover from injuries.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent 
B)  45 percent 
C)  65 percent 
D)  85 percent 
A)  25 percent 
B)  45 percent 
C)  65 percent 
D)  85 percent

Question 5

Employees who perform manual tasks on a continual basis are strong candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholism 
B)  Substance abuse 
C)  Morale problems 
D)  Depression 
A)  Alcoholism 
B)  Substance abuse 
C)  Morale problems 
D)  Depression

Question 7

To comply with OSHA standards,all hazardous chemical containers must be labeled with the identity of the contents and must state any appropriate hazard warnings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ___________ department is usually responsible for the safety program for most employers.

Accepted Answer

A)  finance 
B)  sales 
C)  HR or industrial relations 
D)  engineering 
A)  finance 
B)  sales 
C)  HR or industrial relations 
D)  engineering

Question 9

Inadequate recognition can be a major stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An OSHA inspection of imminent danger situations is a ____ priority.

Accepted Answer

A)  first level 
B)  second level 
C)  third level 
D)  fourth level 
A)  first level 
B)  second level 
C)  third level 
D)  fourth level

Question 11

The most severe stage of distress is:

Accepted Answer

A)  burnout. 
B)  shock. 
C)  back pain. 
D)  job loss. 
A)  burnout. 
B)  shock. 
C)  back pain. 
D)  job loss.

Question 12

Perhaps no federal government agency has been more severely criticized than the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not an outcome associated with depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower individual productivity 
B)  decreased substance abuse 
C)  increased morale problems 
D)  increased absenteeism 
A)  lower individual productivity 
B)  decreased substance abuse 
C)  increased morale problems 
D)  increased absenteeism

Question 14

The incidence rate of injury and illness is calculated by dividing the number of injuries and illnesses by 200,000 (which equals the base number for 100 workers working 40 hours/week,50 weeks/year).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Employer-sponsored stress-management programs are least likely to include a segment on:

Accepted Answer

A)  coping skills. 
B)  using alcohol to combat stress. 
C)  time management. 
D)  listening skills. 
A)  coping skills. 
B)  using alcohol to combat stress. 
C)  time management. 
D)  listening skills.

Question 16

A recent study by Liberty Mutual found that employers saved ____ dollars for each dollar invested in workplace safety.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Laws that require employers to disclose relevant safety information to employees are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  wellness laws. 
B)  right-to-know laws. 
C)  admission laws. 
D)  hazardous data laws. 
A)  wellness laws. 
B)  right-to-know laws. 
C)  admission laws. 
D)  hazardous data laws.

Question 18

The log of work-related injuries and illnesses is filed:

Accepted Answer

A)  on OSHA Form 300 
B)  on OSHA Form 301 
C)  on-line 
D)  by the employer's insurance company 
A)  on OSHA Form 300 
B)  on OSHA Form 301 
C)  on-line 
D)  by the employer's insurance company

Question 19

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 4 to 9 inches above eye level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly ____ million Americans suffer from depression each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  17 
C)  22 
D)  27 
A)  12 
B)  17 
C)  22 
D)  27

Criticisms of OSHA's enforcement of rules include all of the following except:

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behavior.

In a survey by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center,____ of employees "agree" or "strongly agree" that safety and health conditions where they work are good.

A Duke study found that morbidly obese workers file ____ more workers' compensation claims and take longer to recover from injuries.

Employees who perform manual tasks on a continual basis are strong candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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

To comply with OSHA standards,all hazardous chemical containers must be labeled with the identity of the contents and must state any appropriate hazard warnings.

The ___________ department is usually responsible for the safety program for most employers.

Inadequate recognition can be a major stressor.

An OSHA inspection of imminent danger situations is a ____ priority.

The most severe stage of distress is:

Perhaps no federal government agency has been more severely criticized than the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Which of the following is not an outcome associated with depression?

The incidence rate of injury and illness is calculated by dividing the number of injuries and illnesses by 200,000 (which equals the base number for 100 workers working 40 hours/week,50 weeks/year).

Employer-sponsored stress-management programs are least likely to include a segment on:

A recent study by Liberty Mutual found that employers saved ____ dollars for each dollar invested in workplace safety.

Laws that require employers to disclose relevant safety information to employees are known as:

The log of work-related injuries and illnesses is filed:

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 4 to 9 inches above eye level.

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly ____ million Americans suffer from depression each year.

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Exam 12: Promoting Safety and Health

Criticisms of OSHA's enforcement of rules include all of the following except:

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behavior.

In a survey by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center,____ of employees "agree" or "strongly agree" that safety and health conditions where they work are good.

A Duke study found that morbidly obese workers file ____ more workers' compensation claims and take longer to recover from injuries.

Employees who perform manual tasks on a continual basis are strong candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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

To comply with OSHA standards,all hazardous chemical containers must be labeled with the identity of the contents and must state any appropriate hazard warnings.

The ___________ department is usually responsible for the safety program for most employers.

Inadequate recognition can be a major stressor.

An OSHA inspection of imminent danger situations is a ____ priority.

The most severe stage of distress is:

Perhaps no federal government agency has been more severely criticized than the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Which of the following is not an outcome associated with depression?

The incidence rate of injury and illness is calculated by dividing the number of injuries and illnesses by 200,000 (which equals the base number for 100 workers working 40 hours/week,50 weeks/year).

Employer-sponsored stress-management programs are least likely to include a segment on:

A recent study by Liberty Mutual found that employers saved ____ dollars for each dollar invested in workplace safety.

Laws that require employers to disclose relevant safety information to employees are known as:

The log of work-related injuries and illnesses is filed:

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 4 to 9 inches above eye level.

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly ____ million Americans suffer from depression each year.

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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