Exam 14: Risk Management and Worker Protection

The purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is to_____.

Which organizations are covered under the OSHA?

What are the four categories of recordable injury defined byOSHA?

You are conducting a training session on security management for a group of senior employees. Which of the following suggestions would you provide while explaining to them the strategies for effectively dealing with potentially violent employees?

The fear ofpublic disclosureis one of the factors that explains instances of underreporting of illnesses and injuries by organizations.

_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address the physiological and physical demands on individuals.

Emotional illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression are considered disabilities under the ADA.

Which of the following is typically a part of the organizational approach to safety management?

The purpose of OSHA's "lockout/tag-out regulations" is to_____.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for on-the-spot inspections by OSHA representatives

While reviewing the safety statistics of his company, Gerard, a newly appointed HR manager, notices that the number of slip and fall accidents on the company floor has increased by more than 20 percent over the last year. Which of the following should Gerard do first?

What are the standards developed by the OSHA regarding the use of personal protective equipment by employees?

A construction worker is injured when the scaffolding he was standing on breaks and falls. The company he works for has violated safety rules several times before. Therefore, the employer can face a large fine for willful and repeated violations.

Alex, a graphic designer, suffers from a terrible headache while at work. He approaches the company nurse, who gives him aspirins. He gets back to work in an hour when his headache subsides. OSHA would categorize Alex's illness as a(n)_____.

A security audit is also referred to as a(n) _____.

Cumulative trauma disorders are psychological issues that workers face due to repetitively performing the same task for years.

What are some of the indirect costs that are incurred by a company due to accidents at the workplace?

The HR unit in a company has no responsibility for designing, updating, or implementing disaster and recovery plans.

The degree to which workers engage in work-related risks is a significant factor affecting injuries and safety practices for younger workers.

A security audit typically begins with_____.