Question 1

What is the supervisor's role in workplace safety? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor is responsible for the da

Question 2

All of the following are major sources of occupational respiratory disease EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lead 
B)  asbestos 
C)  carbon dioxide 
D)  silica 
E)  mold 
A)  lead 
B)  asbestos 
C)  carbon dioxide 
D)  silica 
E)  mold

Question 3

Employee depression results in as many as ________ total lost workdays in the United States each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  100,000 
B)  500,000 
C)  1,000,000 
D)  100,000,000 
E)  200,000,000 
A)  100,000 
B)  500,000 
C)  1,000,000 
D)  100,000,000 
E)  200,000,000

Question 4

What are the factors leading to job stress? How can employees reduce their job stress?

Accepted Answer

Job stress can be caused by both externa

Question 5

According to OSHA,which of the following would most likely be considered the highest priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  investigating the occurrence of a fatality 
B)  inspecting a site where there may be imminent danger 
C)  conducting random inspections and follow-up inspections 
D)  investigating employee complaints of alleged violations 
E)  conducting a special-emphasis inspection aimed at a high-hazard industry 
A)  investigating the occurrence of a fatality 
B)  inspecting a site where there may be imminent danger 
C)  conducting random inspections and follow-up inspections 
D)  investigating employee complaints of alleged violations 
E)  conducting a special-emphasis inspection aimed at a high-hazard industry

Question 6

Experts suggest that burnout can most effectively be reduced by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotating jobs 
B)  telecommuting 
C)  taking long vacations 
D)  changing careers 
E)  reassessing goals 
A)  rotating jobs 
B)  telecommuting 
C)  taking long vacations 
D)  changing careers 
E)  reassessing goals

Question 7

Which of the following accounts for one-third of all industrial accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  forklifts and wheelbarrows 
B)  woodworking machines 
C)  pulleys and flywheels 
D)  ladders and scaffolds 
E)  electrical equipment 
A)  forklifts and wheelbarrows 
B)  woodworking machines 
C)  pulleys and flywheels 
D)  ladders and scaffolds 
E)  electrical equipment

Question 8

Despite many managerial warnings,William refuses to wear a hard hat when working as an electrician for Pulte Homes.William cuts his head when he falls from scaffolding that has not been properly secured.Pulte Homes will most likely not be held liable for William's injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the three basic causes of workplace accidents? What is the role of OSHA in regards to workplace accidents?

Accepted Answer

The three basic causes of workplace acci

Question 10

During the early 2000s,which demographic group experienced an increase of almost 50% in workplace fatalities in the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  women 
B)  Asians 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  African-Americans 
E)  men over age 50 
A)  women 
B)  Asians 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  African-Americans 
E)  men over age 50

Question 11

Lisa,a supervisor at a manufacturing facility,suspects that one of her subordinates may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Which of the following actions should Lisa take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lisa should contact the worker's spouse for advice. 
B)  Lisa should contact the police and a security guard. 
C)  Lisa should observe the worker for signs of impairment. 
D)  Lisa should ignore the matter because it is a personal issue. 
E)  Lisa should check the worker's desk drawers. 
A)  Lisa should contact the worker's spouse for advice. 
B)  Lisa should contact the police and a security guard. 
C)  Lisa should observe the worker for signs of impairment. 
D)  Lisa should ignore the matter because it is a personal issue. 
E)  Lisa should check the worker's desk drawers.

Question 12

All of the following are considered vulnerable workers EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  young workers 
B)  male workers 
C)  immigrant workers 
D)  women workers 
E)  aging workers 
A)  young workers 
B)  male workers 
C)  immigrant workers 
D)  women workers 
E)  aging workers

Question 13

The first step of an effective and comprehensive corporate anti-crime program involves installing an advanced alarm system and metal detector at every entrance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the supervisor's primary role in safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting daily safety inspections of the workplace 
B)  helping workers file claims for job-related injuries 
C)  alerting top management to OSHA inspections 
D)  setting health and safety standards for the firm 
E)  issuing safety citations to OSHA representatives 
A)  conducting daily safety inspections of the workplace 
B)  helping workers file claims for job-related injuries 
C)  alerting top management to OSHA inspections 
D)  setting health and safety standards for the firm 
E)  issuing safety citations to OSHA representatives

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  unsafe conditions 
B)  nature of the work 
C)  hostile co-workers 
D)  day of the week 
E)  time of day 
A)  unsafe conditions 
B)  nature of the work 
C)  hostile co-workers 
D)  day of the week 
E)  time of day

Question 16

How can employers protect vulnerable workers,such as women and older men? What changes in safety training can lessen the vulnerability of immigrant workers?

Accepted Answer

In designing safe and healthy environmen

Question 17

Comfort,fit,durability,and convenience are primary concerns regarding personal protective equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  chance occurrences 
B)  unsafe conditions 
C)  unsafe employee behavior 
D)  weather-related accidents 
E)  insufficient safety training 
A)  chance occurrences 
B)  unsafe conditions 
C)  unsafe employee behavior 
D)  weather-related accidents 
E)  insufficient safety training

Question 20

Workplace accidents occur more often during night shifts than during daytime shifts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the supervisor's role in workplace safety? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

All of the following are major sources of occupational respiratory disease EXCEPT ________.

Employee depression results in as many as ________ total lost workdays in the United States each year.

What are the factors leading to job stress? How can employees reduce their job stress?

According to OSHA,which of the following would most likely be considered the highest priority?

Experts suggest that burnout can most effectively be reduced by ________.

Which of the following accounts for one-third of all industrial accidents?

Despite many managerial warnings,William refuses to wear a hard hat when working as an electrician for Pulte Homes.William cuts his head when he falls from scaffolding that has not been properly secured.Pulte Homes will most likely not be held liable for William's injury.

What are the three basic causes of workplace accidents? What is the role of OSHA in regards to workplace accidents?

During the early 2000s,which demographic group experienced an increase of almost 50% in workplace fatalities in the construction industry?

Lisa,a supervisor at a manufacturing facility,suspects that one of her subordinates may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Which of the following actions should Lisa take?

All of the following are considered vulnerable workers EXCEPT ________.

The first step of an effective and comprehensive corporate anti-crime program involves installing an advanced alarm system and metal detector at every entrance.

Which of the following is the supervisor's primary role in safety?

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

How can employers protect vulnerable workers,such as women and older men? What changes in safety training can lessen the vulnerability of immigrant workers?

Comfort,fit,durability,and convenience are primary concerns regarding personal protective equipment.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Workplace accidents occur more often during night shifts than during daytime shifts.

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Training and Developing Employees

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Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

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Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

What is the supervisor's role in workplace safety? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

All of the following are major sources of occupational respiratory disease EXCEPT ________.

Employee depression results in as many as ________ total lost workdays in the United States each year.

What are the factors leading to job stress? How can employees reduce their job stress?

According to OSHA,which of the following would most likely be considered the highest priority?

Experts suggest that burnout can most effectively be reduced by ________.

Which of the following accounts for one-third of all industrial accidents?

Despite many managerial warnings,William refuses to wear a hard hat when working as an electrician for Pulte Homes.William cuts his head when he falls from scaffolding that has not been properly secured.Pulte Homes will most likely not be held liable for William's injury.

What are the three basic causes of workplace accidents? What is the role of OSHA in regards to workplace accidents?

During the early 2000s,which demographic group experienced an increase of almost 50% in workplace fatalities in the construction industry?

Lisa,a supervisor at a manufacturing facility,suspects that one of her subordinates may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Which of the following actions should Lisa take?

All of the following are considered vulnerable workers EXCEPT ________.

The first step of an effective and comprehensive corporate anti-crime program involves installing an advanced alarm system and metal detector at every entrance.

Which of the following is the supervisor's primary role in safety?

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

How can employers protect vulnerable workers,such as women and older men? What changes in safety training can lessen the vulnerability of immigrant workers?

Comfort,fit,durability,and convenience are primary concerns regarding personal protective equipment.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Workplace accidents occur more often during night shifts than during daytime shifts.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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