Exam 16: Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Improperly guarded equipment, defective equipment, hazardous procedures, and improper ventilation are all examples of ________.

All of the following are most likely signs of employee depression EXCEPT ________.

If your employees are traveling to and from international destinations, which of the following is the most appropriate option for preventing the entry or spread of an infectious disease?

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, if true, supports the argument that Thermo needs to modify its screening, placement, and training procedures?

Which of the following will most likely increase as a result of employees experiencing significant job stress?

While accident rates are falling, in one recent year ________ U.S. workers died in workplace incidents.

For dealing with hazardous substances, personal protective gear is generally the first option.

Scaffolding, fall protection, hazard communication, electrical disengagement, and respiratory problems are the most frequent OSHA inspection violation categories.

People who are impulsive and highly extroverted tend to be accident prone.

All of the following are considered vulnerable workers EXCEPT ________.

The fatality rate of young workers is nearly three times that of older, more experienced workers.

Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is considered the highest priority for OSHA.

Which of the following is conducted by an agency to determine if a work site is in compliance with safety laws and regulations?

Which of the following should be the first method used to reduce workplace accidents?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered when OSHA calculates a penalty?

When setting up a basic security program, what are the primary threat assessment matters that need to be addressed? Discuss the role of natural, mechanical, and organizational security in your security program.

Toyota uses cadmium pigments in the paint for its cars. At the Toyota plant, air samples are frequently taken as a precautionary measure to ensure that employees are not exposed to levels outside the OSHA safety standards. Which of the following best describes this situation?

The security guards and tellers at National Bank receive extensive training on how to handle medical emergencies, angry customers, and suspicious packages. Which of the following security programs is most likely being used at National Bank?

Repetitive motion disorders include disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, and result from too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion, or from unnatural motions such as twisting the arm or wrist.

What steps are involved in a basic industrial hygiene program?