Exam 14: Improving Occupational 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?

Under OSHA,employers with ________ or more employees must maintain records of and report occupational injuries and occupational illnesses.

Which of the following is NOT among the common clues that usually precede a violent incident at work?

Tina is a data entry specialist who spends most of her day at a computer workstation.She has recently experienced eyestrain,neck aches,and pain in her wrist.Which of the following recommendations is LEAST likely to benefit Tina?

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?

Due to safety issues,most federal employees are prohibited from text messaging while driving on the job.

Which term refers to using security and surveillance systems cost effectively in order to reduce the need for constant human surveillance?

Which of the following would most likely NOT be considered a reportable injury according to OSHA?

Which of the following is NOT a method of minimizing workplace accidents?

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

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?

Positive reinforcement programs identify the worker behaviors that lead to accidents and then train workers to avoid these behaviors.

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

David is experiencing significant levels of job stress in his position as vice president of marketing.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of David's stress?

You are a supervisor at a carpet manufacturing facility.How can you reduce unsafe conditions in the workplace? What would you do to ensure a smooth OSHA inspection of your facility?

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to contribute to accidents at work?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

________ means taking advantage of a facility's architectural features in order to minimize security problems.

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?

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,best supports the argument that Thermo needs to implement a positive reinforcement program?