Question 1

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 2

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 nonobese workers

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five

Question 3

It is the responsibility of ____ to ensure employees use protective equipment on the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA 
B)  SHARP representatives 
C)  the employee 
D)  the employer 
A)  OSHA 
B)  SHARP representatives 
C)  the employee 
D)  the employer

Question 4

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 5

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly _____ of the adult population experience depression each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  33 percent 
D)  50 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  33 percent 
D)  50 percent

Question 6

Under OSHA,it is the employer's sole responsibility to comply with all applicable OSHA standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Under OSHA,_____________ are required to train employees as required by OSHA standards.

Accepted Answer

A)  colleges and universities 
B)  employers 
C)  OSHA itself 
D)  consultants 
A)  colleges and universities 
B)  employers 
C)  OSHA itself 
D)  consultants

Question 8

Injuries that result from workers using the same motions again and again are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ambidextrous. 
B)  muscular dysfunctions. 
C)  cumulative trauma disorders. 
D)  systematic trauma. 
A)  ambidextrous. 
B)  muscular dysfunctions. 
C)  cumulative trauma disorders. 
D)  systematic trauma.

Question 9

Obesity and overweight is a major health and wellness issue facing employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Under OSHA,employers must do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  compensate employees who have been injured or have become ill due to work-related factors. 
B)  keep records of all work-related accidents and injuries. 
C)  inform employees of OSHA requirements. 
D)  refrain from disciplining employees who have filed safety complaints with OSHA. 
A)  compensate employees who have been injured or have become ill due to work-related factors. 
B)  keep records of all work-related accidents and injuries. 
C)  inform employees of OSHA requirements. 
D)  refrain from disciplining employees who have filed safety complaints with OSHA.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Terrorism is a major concern to U.S.employers in airlines and energy plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The following are methods of preventing health hazards in the workplace except:

Accepted Answer

A)  substituting materials 
B)  issuing protective equipment 
C)  hiring an outside vendor to do the work 
D)  enclosing or isolating a process 
A)  substituting materials 
B)  issuing protective equipment 
C)  hiring an outside vendor to do the work 
D)  enclosing or isolating a process

Question 14

OSHA requirements mandate that employers with eleven or more employees maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

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 16

OSHA has an established system for inspection priorities with a special emphasis given to the correction of specific employee complaints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Strategic Partnership Programs (SPPs):

Accepted Answer

A)  attempt to get employers to go beyond the basics of OSHA law and provide workers with better protection on the job. 
B)  allow employers to sidestep OSHA legislation. 
C)  are long-term agreements between employers and OSHA aimed at reducing serious workplace hazards and to achieve a high level of worker safety and health. 
D)  cover only transportation-related industries. 
A)  attempt to get employers to go beyond the basics of OSHA law and provide workers with better protection on the job. 
B)  allow employers to sidestep OSHA legislation. 
C)  are long-term agreements between employers and OSHA aimed at reducing serious workplace hazards and to achieve a high level of worker safety and health. 
D)  cover only transportation-related industries.

Question 19

Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
B)  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
C)  American Medical Association (AM
A)  
D)  state and local governments 
A)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
B)  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
C)  American Medical Association (AM
A)  
D)  state and local governments

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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 nonobese workers

It is the responsibility of ____ to ensure employees use protective equipment on the job.

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

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly _____ of the adult population experience depression each year.

Under OSHA,it is the employer's sole responsibility to comply with all applicable OSHA standards.

Under OSHA,_____________ are required to train employees as required by OSHA standards.

Injuries that result from workers using the same motions again and again are known as:

Obesity and overweight is a major health and wellness issue facing employers.

Under OSHA,employers must do all of the following except:

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

Terrorism is a major concern to U.S.employers in airlines and energy plants.

The following are methods of preventing health hazards in the workplace except:

OSHA requirements mandate that employers with eleven or more employees maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

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

OSHA has an established system for inspection priorities with a special emphasis given to the correction of specific employee complaints.

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

Strategic Partnership Programs (SPPs):

Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures except:

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

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

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

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 nonobese workers

It is the responsibility of ____ to ensure employees use protective equipment on the job.

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

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly _____ of the adult population experience depression each year.

Under OSHA,it is the employer's sole responsibility to comply with all applicable OSHA standards.

Under OSHA,_____________ are required to train employees as required by OSHA standards.

Injuries that result from workers using the same motions again and again are known as:

Obesity and overweight is a major health and wellness issue facing employers.

Under OSHA,employers must do all of the following except:

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

Terrorism is a major concern to U.S.employers in airlines and energy plants.

The following are methods of preventing health hazards in the workplace except:

OSHA requirements mandate that employers with eleven or more employees maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

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

OSHA has an established system for inspection priorities with a special emphasis given to the correction of specific employee complaints.

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

Strategic Partnership Programs (SPPs):

Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures except:

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

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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