Exam 17: Promoting Safety and Health

Typical causes of ____________ are physical and biological hazards,toxic and carcinogenic dusts and chemicals,and stressful working conditions;these can cause cancer,heavy-metal and other poisoning,respiratory disease,and psychological disorders like depression.

Examples of ____________ include poorly maintained equipment,unsafe machinery and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

A person who does not feel comfortable with the work environment is in what psychologists refer to as a state of _______________.

___________ is the number 1 cause of workplace fatalities for African-Americans.

Identify five factors that are contributing to the sharp rise in the cost of health benefits.

In cases of violence by an employee directed at another employee,the employer __________.

Which of the following is not an OSHA sanction?

OSHA form _______, (summary of work-related injuries and illnesses),is required to be posted in the workplace.

OSHA has given employees all of the following rights except:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for _________________.