Question 1

Positive return on investment is a primary factor in the growth of wellness programs in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which term refers to physical assault,verbal abuse,or hostility directed toward employees at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  misdemeanor 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  workplace violence 
A)  misdemeanor 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  workplace violence D

Question 3

In regards to OSHA,health involves protecting employees from injuries caused by work-related accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What has been the effect on both employers and employees of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act o

Question 5

According to a Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index,workplace illnesses and injuries cost U.S.firms $53 billion in workers' compensation costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Although domestic violence affects employees psychologically,employers rarely experience any consequences of employees' abusive relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What agency enforces the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs 
B)  National Safety Administration 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
D)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
A)  Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs 
B)  National Safety Administration 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
D)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Question 8

Kelly is extremely stressed about work,and her productivity is declining.What is the best way for Kelly to manage her stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  exercising regularly 
B)  starting a diet plan 
C)  working on the weekend 
D)  requesting new assignments 
A)  exercising regularly 
B)  starting a diet plan 
C)  working on the weekend 
D)  requesting new assignments

Question 9

In what approach is it the goal to fit the machine and work environment to the person,rather than require the person to make the adjustment?

Accepted Answer

A)  biomechanics 
B)  ergonomics 
C)  HR metrics 
D)  isometrics 
A)  biomechanics 
B)  ergonomics 
C)  HR metrics 
D)  isometrics

Question 10

In a brief essay,discuss the relationship between alcohol abuse and stress.As an HR professional,why is it important to recognize the warning signs of both?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism is a medical disease characte

Question 11

Under excessive stress,a person's dominant trait may become more obvious,which,in the case of a positive person is likely to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  poor time management skills 
B)  erratic behavior 
C)  hyperactivity 
D)  absenteeism 
A)  poor time management skills 
B)  erratic behavior 
C)  hyperactivity 
D)  absenteeism

Question 12

Wellness programs help employees to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  find alternative employment 
B)  deal with the symptoms of stress 
C)  deal with threats of workplace violence 
D)  help workers ignore stressful situations 
A)  find alternative employment 
B)  deal with the symptoms of stress 
C)  deal with threats of workplace violence 
D)  help workers ignore stressful situations

Question 13

What is the top leading cause of workplaces injuries and their associated costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  overexertion 
B)  truck accidents 
C)  repetitive motion 
D)  struck against object 
A)  overexertion 
B)  truck accidents 
C)  repetitive motion 
D)  struck against object

Question 14

The study of human interaction with tasks,equipment,tools and the physical environment is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  HR metrics 
B)  biomechanics 
C)  ergonomics 
D)  isometrics 
A)  HR metrics 
B)  biomechanics 
C)  ergonomics 
D)  isometrics

Question 15

One of the primary tasks of a firm's safety director is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  request safety inspections 
B)  prepare OSHA reports 
C)  provide safety training 
D)  act as a line manager 
A)  request safety inspections 
B)  prepare OSHA reports 
C)  provide safety training 
D)  act as a line manager

Question 16

Define burnout and discuss its warning signs.How can burnout be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Burnout,while rarely fatal,is an incapac

Question 17

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),which attempts to ensure worker safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of ergonomics?

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging ethical work behavior 
B)  monitoring worker productivity 
C)  promoting good posture 
D)  studying fatigue issues 
A)  encouraging ethical work behavior 
B)  monitoring worker productivity 
C)  promoting good posture 
D)  studying fatigue issues

Question 19

Which of the following is caused by pressure on the median nerve that occurs as a result of a narrowing of the passageway that houses the nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  carpal isometrics 
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  ergotism syndrome 
D)  isometrics syndrome 
A)  carpal isometrics 
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  ergotism syndrome 
D)  isometrics syndrome

Question 20

Foley Foods is a mid-size food processing facility that has had a significant increase in business lately.The firm needs to hire additional workers and develop a second shift to meet productivity needs.The HR manager at Foley Foods recommends implementing a safety program.
-Which of the following most likely undermines the need for a safety program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foley Foods has a high employee turnover rate. 
B)  All machines at Foley Foods are equipped with safety interlocks. 
C)  Foley Foods' workers' compensation costs are the highest in the industry. 
D)  Employees at Foley Foods have the option of wearing safety goggles and other PPE. 
A)  Foley Foods has a high employee turnover rate. 
B)  All machines at Foley Foods are equipped with safety interlocks. 
C)  Foley Foods' workers' compensation costs are the highest in the industry. 
D)  Employees at Foley Foods have the option of wearing safety goggles and other PPE.

Positive return on investment is a primary factor in the growth of wellness programs in the workplace.

Which term refers to physical assault,verbal abuse,or hostility directed toward employees at work?

In regards to OSHA,health involves protecting employees from injuries caused by work-related accidents.

What has been the effect on both employers and employees of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act?

According to a Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index,workplace illnesses and injuries cost U.S.firms $53 billion in workers' compensation costs.

Although domestic violence affects employees psychologically,employers rarely experience any consequences of employees' abusive relationships.

What agency enforces the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Kelly is extremely stressed about work,and her productivity is declining.What is the best way for Kelly to manage her stress?

In what approach is it the goal to fit the machine and work environment to the person,rather than require the person to make the adjustment?

In a brief essay,discuss the relationship between alcohol abuse and stress.As an HR professional,why is it important to recognize the warning signs of both?

Under excessive stress,a person's dominant trait may become more obvious,which,in the case of a positive person is likely to be ________.

Wellness programs help employees to ________.

What is the top leading cause of workplaces injuries and their associated costs?

The study of human interaction with tasks,equipment,tools and the physical environment is known as ________.

One of the primary tasks of a firm's safety director is to ________.

Define burnout and discuss its warning signs.How can burnout be prevented?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),which attempts to ensure worker safety.

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of ergonomics?

Which of the following is caused by pressure on the median nerve that occurs as a result of a narrowing of the passageway that houses the nerve?

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Exam 13: Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Positive return on investment is a primary factor in the growth of wellness programs in the workplace.

Which term refers to physical assault,verbal abuse,or hostility directed toward employees at work?

In regards to OSHA,health involves protecting employees from injuries caused by work-related accidents.

What has been the effect on both employers and employees of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act?

According to a Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index,workplace illnesses and injuries cost U.S.firms $53 billion in workers' compensation costs.

Although domestic violence affects employees psychologically,employers rarely experience any consequences of employees' abusive relationships.

What agency enforces the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Kelly is extremely stressed about work,and her productivity is declining.What is the best way for Kelly to manage her stress?

In what approach is it the goal to fit the machine and work environment to the person,rather than require the person to make the adjustment?

In a brief essay,discuss the relationship between alcohol abuse and stress.As an HR professional,why is it important to recognize the warning signs of both?

Under excessive stress,a person's dominant trait may become more obvious,which,in the case of a positive person is likely to be ________.

Wellness programs help employees to ________.

What is the top leading cause of workplaces injuries and their associated costs?

The study of human interaction with tasks,equipment,tools and the physical environment is known as ________.

One of the primary tasks of a firm's safety director is to ________.

Define burnout and discuss its warning signs.How can burnout be prevented?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),which attempts to ensure worker safety.

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of ergonomics?

Which of the following is caused by pressure on the median nerve that occurs as a result of a narrowing of the passageway that houses the nerve?

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Global Human Resource Management

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