Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

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?

Which of the following is NOT required of all employers affected by the Drug-Free Workplace Act?

As an HR manager,you need to be aware of the symptoms of burnout among employees.Which of the following is most likely NOT a sign of employee burnout?

Pre-employment drug testing tends to discourage drug users from applying for jobs or for applying with companies that perform drug tests.

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?

Which of the following is a personal factor that can lead to stress?

OSHA's standards regarding computer workstations,ergonomic keyboards,and advances in computer screen technology have nearly eliminated problems such as eyestrain,backaches,and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail.This is most likely an example of ________.

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?

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

All of the following recommendations are suggested for companies seeking to minimize the entry or spread of infectious diseases EXCEPT ________.

A recent survey indicates that approximately 50% of the U.S.workforce has either been hung over at work or been impaired while on the job at least once during the previous year.

Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second language or are not fluent in English.

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

OSHA insists that occupational injuries be recorded including ankle sprains that occur during voluntary participation in a company softball game.

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 supervisors need additional training in OSHA standards?

Material safety data sheets (MSDS)provide employees with information about the chemicals they use at work.

Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of an employee's possible alcoholism?

During the evaluation stage of industrial hygiene,a facility's health and safety officers interview employees and conduct a facility survey.

What term is used to describe any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment?