Exam 16: Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Thermo is a plastic supply and custom fabrication company. Thermo serves clients in the medical, solar, and semiconductor industries by making acrylic and polycarbonate sheets, tubes, and rods. The company employs approximately 500 workers at its facility in Ohio. Safety is a top priority at Thermo, and supervisors are required to conduct daily inspections of all equipment. Recently, three workers were seriously injured by a large press used to mold plastic parts. The workers spent time in the hospital for hand injuries, and they are currently recuperating at home. As a result, top management is evaluating all aspects of safety at the facility to determine what changes need to be made. Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to Thermo's decision to minimize unsafe acts at the facility?

What steps can employers take to prevent the entry or spread of infectious diseases in the workplace?

Which government agency enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Safety awareness programs involve trained supervisors orienting new workers regarding common safety hazards and simple prevention methods in the workplace.

OSHA standards list exposure limits for about how many chemicals?

Matthew, an electrician at Carver Industries, cut his hand while splicing wires. Matthew received first aid treatment before returning to work. Carver Industries is required by OSHA to report Matthew's injury.

What is OSHA and how does it help protect workers?

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail. This is most likely an example of ________.

Despite many managerial warnings, William refuses to wear a hard hat when working as an electrician for Paulson Homes. William cuts his head when he falls from scaffolding that has not been properly secured. Paulson Homes will most likely not be held liable for William's injury.

All of the following are symptoms of employees in advanced stages of alcoholism EXCEPT ________.

OSHA's standards are vague, which has made them difficult to enforce.

How do managers reduce unsafe acts through selection?

As an HR manager, you need to be aware of the symptoms of burnout among employees. Which of the following is most likely NOT a sign of employee burnout?

Which of the following is a personal factor that can lead to stress?

The first step of an effective and comprehensive corporate anti-crime program involves installing an advanced alarm system and metal detector at every entrance.

Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of an employee's possible alcoholism?

Employees who wish to lower their job stress will most likely benefit from doing all of the following activities EXCEPT ________.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was intended to ________.

OSHA advocates safety incentive programs because they drastically reduce the number of workplace injuries and illnesses.

According to research, which of the following is an increasing cause of motor vehicle crashes that contribute to 24% of motor vehicle crashes per year?