Question 1

Which of the following selection tests measure employee reliability dimensions,such as emotional maturity and safe job performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence tests 
B)  Literacy tests 
C)  Personality tests 
D)  The Employee Reliability Inventory 
E)  The Employee Self-Awareness Inventory 
A)  Intelligence tests 
B)  Literacy tests 
C)  Personality tests 
D)  The Employee Reliability Inventory 
E)  The Employee Self-Awareness Inventory D

Question 2

An employee whose perceptual skill is at a lower level than his or her motor skill is likely to be a relatively safe worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

According to the textbook,in practice,accident prevention involves reducing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Policies and procedures 
B)  Turmoil and morale 
C)  Labour-management relations 
D)  Pro-union sentiments 
E)  Unsafe conditions and unsafe acts 
A)  Policies and procedures 
B)  Turmoil and morale 
C)  Labour-management relations 
D)  Pro-union sentiments 
E)  Unsafe conditions and unsafe acts E

Question 4

Which of the following is the acronym for the Canada-wide,legally mandated system designed to protect workers by providing crucial information about hazardous materials or substances in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  VDT/RSI 
B)  Bill C-45 
C)  MSDS 
D)  OHSA 
E)  WHMIS 
A)  VDT/RSI 
B)  Bill C-45 
C)  MSDS 
D)  OHSA 
E)  WHMIS

Question 5

In addition to unsafe conditions,which of the following are the three other work-related factors that contribute to accidents mentioned in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  The psychological climate of the workplace, equipment maintenance, and the work itself 
B)  The job itself, the work schedule, and the psychological climate of the workplace 
C)  The work schedule, equipment maintenance, and the job itself 
D)  The work schedule, safety training, and the psychological climate of the workplace 
E)  Safety training, equipment maintenance, and the job itself 
A)  The psychological climate of the workplace, equipment maintenance, and the work itself 
B)  The job itself, the work schedule, and the psychological climate of the workplace 
C)  The work schedule, equipment maintenance, and the job itself 
D)  The work schedule, safety training, and the psychological climate of the workplace 
E)  Safety training, equipment maintenance, and the job itself

Question 6

According to the textbook,employees who smoke have

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced productivity. 
B)  increased productivity. 
C)  a lower risk of occupational accidents. 
D)  higher job satisfaction. 
E)  higher organizational commitment. 
A)  reduced productivity. 
B)  increased productivity. 
C)  a lower risk of occupational accidents. 
D)  higher job satisfaction. 
E)  higher organizational commitment.

Question 7

All provinces,territories,and the federal jurisdiction have occupational health and safety legislation based on which principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diligence 
B)  Complexity 
C)  External responsibility 
D)  Joint responsibility 
E)  Education 
A)  Diligence 
B)  Complexity 
C)  External responsibility 
D)  Joint responsibility 
E)  Education

Question 8

According to the data presented in the textbook,shift workers

Accepted Answer

A)  have an increased level of job satisfaction over non-shift workers. 
B)  lose weight. 
C)  have a decreased risk of stroke over non-shift workers. 
D)  have an increased risk of heart attack over non-shift workers. 
E)  have a decreased risk of coronary events over non-shift workers. 
A)  have an increased level of job satisfaction over non-shift workers. 
B)  lose weight. 
C)  have a decreased risk of stroke over non-shift workers. 
D)  have an increased risk of heart attack over non-shift workers. 
E)  have a decreased risk of coronary events over non-shift workers.

Question 9

The art of fitting the workstation and work tools to the individual is part of which of the following approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee assistance 
B)  Wellness 
C)  Ergonomics 
D)  Retooling 
E)  Diligence 
A)  Employee assistance 
B)  Wellness 
C)  Ergonomics 
D)  Retooling 
E)  Diligence

Question 10

Reports of abuse by clinical area of practice were highest amongst which group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Geriatrics or long-term care 
B)  Palliative care 
C)  Psychiatry or mental health 
D)  Critical care 
E)  Emergency room 
A)  Geriatrics or long-term care 
B)  Palliative care 
C)  Psychiatry or mental health 
D)  Critical care 
E)  Emergency room

Question 11

In Ontario,how many management and labour representatives are required to be certified in occupational health and safety through a provincial training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least one manager and two labour representatives 
B)  At least two managers and two labour representatives 
C)  At least one manager and one labour representative 
D)  At least two managers and one labour representative 
E)  At least one manager and three labour representatives 
A)  At least one manager and two labour representatives 
B)  At least two managers and two labour representatives 
C)  At least one manager and one labour representative 
D)  At least two managers and one labour representative 
E)  At least one manager and three labour representatives

Question 12

To promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities,which of the following did the Ontario government develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Disability Act 
B)  The Ontario Mental Health Network 
C)  The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 
D)  The Disability Help Network 
E)  The Acute Care Clinic of Ontario 
A)  The Disability Act 
B)  The Ontario Mental Health Network 
C)  The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 
D)  The Disability Help Network 
E)  The Acute Care Clinic of Ontario

Question 13

________ is a critical component of pandemic management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication 
B)  Workplace safety 
C)  Workplace violence 
D)  Ergonomics 
E)  Harassment 
A)  Communication 
B)  Workplace safety 
C)  Workplace violence 
D)  Ergonomics 
E)  Harassment

Question 14

Safety programs based on positive reinforcement can improve safety behaviour at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Specific to violence in the workplace,a company should identify jobs with high risk of violence,institute a workplace violence policy,and heighten security measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List and describe the three basic rights of employees under the joint responsibility model of occupational health and safety and describe the employer's "due diligence" requirement.

Accepted Answer

Three points for accurate identification

Question 17

According to the textbook,what can too little stress create in workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Burnout 
B)  Optimal performance 
C)  Anxiety 
D)  Boredom and apathy 
E)  Passion 
A)  Burnout 
B)  Optimal performance 
C)  Anxiety 
D)  Boredom and apathy 
E)  Passion

Question 18

Accidents occurring more frequently in plants with a high seasonal layoff rate and where there is hostility among employees best reflects which of the following work-related factors that contribute to accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  The job itself 
B)  The work schedule 
C)  The psychological climate of the workplace 
D)  Chance conditions 
E)  Chance occurrences 
A)  The job itself 
B)  The work schedule 
C)  The psychological climate of the workplace 
D)  Chance conditions 
E)  Chance occurrences

Question 19

Which of the following indicators would be most likely to indicate the presence of a job hazard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased number of employee complaints 
B)  Decreased absenteeism 
C)  Decreased turnover 
D)  Increased number of accidents 
E)  Increased product quality 
A)  Decreased number of employee complaints 
B)  Decreased absenteeism 
C)  Decreased turnover 
D)  Increased number of accidents 
E)  Increased product quality

Question 20

Using safety posters to help reduce unsafe acts is consistent with which of the following actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection testing 
B)  Leadership commitment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Training and education 
E)  Negative reinforcement 
A)  Selection testing 
B)  Leadership commitment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Training and education 
E)  Negative reinforcement

Which of the following selection tests measure employee reliability dimensions,such as emotional maturity and safe job performance?

An employee whose perceptual skill is at a lower level than his or her motor skill is likely to be a relatively safe worker.

According to the textbook,in practice,accident prevention involves reducing which of the following?

Which of the following is the acronym for the Canada-wide,legally mandated system designed to protect workers by providing crucial information about hazardous materials or substances in the workplace?

In addition to unsafe conditions,which of the following are the three other work-related factors that contribute to accidents mentioned in the textbook?

According to the textbook,employees who smoke have

All provinces,territories,and the federal jurisdiction have occupational health and safety legislation based on which principle?

According to the data presented in the textbook,shift workers

The art of fitting the workstation and work tools to the individual is part of which of the following approaches?

Reports of abuse by clinical area of practice were highest amongst which group?

In Ontario,how many management and labour representatives are required to be certified in occupational health and safety through a provincial training program?

To promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities,which of the following did the Ontario government develop?

________ is a critical component of pandemic management.

Safety programs based on positive reinforcement can improve safety behaviour at work.

Specific to violence in the workplace,a company should identify jobs with high risk of violence,institute a workplace violence policy,and heighten security measures.

List and describe the three basic rights of employees under the joint responsibility model of occupational health and safety and describe the employer's "due diligence" requirement.

According to the textbook,what can too little stress create in workers?

Accidents occurring more frequently in plants with a high seasonal layoff rate and where there is hostility among employees best reflects which of the following work-related factors that contribute to accidents?

Which of the following indicators would be most likely to indicate the presence of a job hazard?

Using safety posters to help reduce unsafe acts is consistent with which of the following actions?

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Exam 14: Occupational Health and Safety

Which of the following selection tests measure employee reliability dimensions,such as emotional maturity and safe job performance?

An employee whose perceptual skill is at a lower level than his or her motor skill is likely to be a relatively safe worker.

According to the textbook,in practice,accident prevention involves reducing which of the following?

Which of the following is the acronym for the Canada-wide,legally mandated system designed to protect workers by providing crucial information about hazardous materials or substances in the workplace?

In addition to unsafe conditions,which of the following are the three other work-related factors that contribute to accidents mentioned in the textbook?

According to the textbook,employees who smoke have

All provinces,territories,and the federal jurisdiction have occupational health and safety legislation based on which principle?

According to the data presented in the textbook,shift workers

The art of fitting the workstation and work tools to the individual is part of which of the following approaches?

Reports of abuse by clinical area of practice were highest amongst which group?

In Ontario,how many management and labour representatives are required to be certified in occupational health and safety through a provincial training program?

To promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities,which of the following did the Ontario government develop?

________ is a critical component of pandemic management.

Safety programs based on positive reinforcement can improve safety behaviour at work.

Specific to violence in the workplace,a company should identify jobs with high risk of violence,institute a workplace violence policy,and heighten security measures.

List and describe the three basic rights of employees under the joint responsibility model of occupational health and safety and describe the employer's "due diligence" requirement.

According to the textbook,what can too little stress create in workers?

Accidents occurring more frequently in plants with a high seasonal layoff rate and where there is hostility among employees best reflects which of the following work-related factors that contribute to accidents?

Which of the following indicators would be most likely to indicate the presence of a job hazard?

Using safety posters to help reduce unsafe acts is consistent with which of the following actions?

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

Filters