Question 1

ABC Manufacturing received one citation for a serious hazard.What is the maximum penalty for this violation?

Accepted Answer

A)  $13,000 
B)  $11,000 
C)  $9,000 
D)  $7,000 
A)  $13,000 
B)  $11,000 
C)  $9,000 
D)  $7,000

Question 2

Raj,a software designer,has been frequently absent from work lately.In addition,his quality of work has declined as well as his ability to manage tasks in a timely manner.These symptoms are most likely indicative of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unsafe work conditions 
B)  occupational illness 
C)  social anxiety 
D)  stress 
A)  unsafe work conditions 
B)  occupational illness 
C)  social anxiety 
D)  stress

Question 3

Ellen,a manager at a marketing firm,noticed that one of her subordinates,who is usually good-natured,has been moody,irritable,and disorganized lately.The subordinate has refused Ellen's suggestions to take a few personal days.Such symptoms are most likely an indication that the subordinate is experiencing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  burnout 
C)  insomnia 
D)  occupational disease 
A)  depression 
B)  burnout 
C)  insomnia 
D)  occupational disease

Question 4

The EEOC requires businesses to communicate more openly about the hazards associated with the materials they use and produce and the wastes they generate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)are conditions that affect the body's muscles,joints,tendons,ligaments,and nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What law requires some federal contractors and all federal grantees to agree that they will provide drug-free workplaces as a condition of receiving a contract or grant from a federal agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehabilitation Act 
B)  Drug-Free Workplace Act 
C)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
D)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
A)  Rehabilitation Act 
B)  Drug-Free Workplace Act 
C)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
D)  Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 7

OSHA can issue warnings,but it does not have the power to issue fines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to experts,what form of drug testing detects drug use up to three months after drug consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  hair 
B)  blood 
C)  urine 
D)  oral fluid 
A)  hair 
B)  blood 
C)  urine 
D)  oral fluid

Question 9

Why are managers interested in corporate wellness programs that promote exercise and fitness?

Accepted Answer

The most commonly offered in-house corpo

Question 10

Why are U.S.-based global operations safer and healthier than host-country operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  illiteracy 
B)  employers often fail to provide bilingual safety information 
C)  employees' views about safety vary from country to country 
D)  safety regulations vary from country to country, if they exist at all 
A)  illiteracy 
B)  employers often fail to provide bilingual safety information 
C)  employees' views about safety vary from country to country 
D)  safety regulations vary from country to country, if they exist at all

Question 11

According to OSHA,workplace violence refers to any physical assault,threatening behavior,verbal abuse,hostility,or harassment directed toward employees at work or on duty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As an HR professional,what process would you follow to establish a substance-abuse-free workplace?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to establish a drug- a

Question 13

Thompson Manufacturing has been designated a recalcitrant employer by OSHA.As a result,Thompson will most likely ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  receive a stern warning 
B)  close its facilities immediately 
C)  experience numerous inspections 
D)  downsize its staff and hire contractors 
A)  receive a stern warning 
B)  close its facilities immediately 
C)  experience numerous inspections 
D)  downsize its staff and hire contractors

Question 14

The body's nonspecific reaction to any demand made on it is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  burnout 
B)  stress 
C)  carpel tunnel syndrome 
D)  substance abuse 
A)  burnout 
B)  stress 
C)  carpel tunnel syndrome 
D)  substance abuse

Question 15

Why is health care coverage tailored to a specific region an increasingly popular benefit for expatriates?

Accepted Answer

A)  American insurance carriers refuse to provide coverage in risky markets. 
B)  The rising cost of health insurance has forced firms to use cheaper options. 
C)  American healthcare legislation conflicts with foreign insurance firms. 
D)  Healthcare systems in emerging markets vary in cost and quality. 
A)  American insurance carriers refuse to provide coverage in risky markets. 
B)  The rising cost of health insurance has forced firms to use cheaper options. 
C)  American healthcare legislation conflicts with foreign insurance firms. 
D)  Healthcare systems in emerging markets vary in cost and quality.

Question 16

What results in a detailed written procedure for safely completing many tasks within a plant?

Accepted Answer

A)  job analysis 
B)  workplace analysis 
C)  job hazard analysis 
D)  quantified hazard analysis 
A)  job analysis 
B)  workplace analysis 
C)  job hazard analysis 
D)  quantified hazard analysis

Question 17

The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to provide employees a safe and healthy place to work,and which responsibility extends to providing "safe" employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely to reduce the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  resting the hand and wrist in a neutral position 
B)  performing similar activities regularly each day 
C)  positioning computer monitors above eye level 
D)  keeping keyboards below elbow level 
A)  resting the hand and wrist in a neutral position 
B)  performing similar activities regularly each day 
C)  positioning computer monitors above eye level 
D)  keeping keyboards below elbow level

Question 19

Which of the following workers most likely faces the greatest danger from workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Terry, an administrative assistant at a law firm 
B)  Robert, a night-shift convenience store clerk 
C)  John, a foreman at a construction company 
D)  Holly, an inner-city high school teacher 
A)  Terry, an administrative assistant at a law firm 
B)  Robert, a night-shift convenience store clerk 
C)  John, a foreman at a construction company 
D)  Holly, an inner-city high school teacher

Question 20

What was the initial focus of traditional EAPs?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing legal assistance 
B)  providing day care and elder care 
C)  providing mental health resources 
D)  providing physical fitness facilities 
A)  providing legal assistance 
B)  providing day care and elder care 
C)  providing mental health resources 
D)  providing physical fitness facilities

ABC Manufacturing received one citation for a serious hazard.What is the maximum penalty for this violation?

Raj,a software designer,has been frequently absent from work lately.In addition,his quality of work has declined as well as his ability to manage tasks in a timely manner.These symptoms are most likely indicative of ________.

The EEOC requires businesses to communicate more openly about the hazards associated with the materials they use and produce and the wastes they generate.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)are conditions that affect the body's muscles,joints,tendons,ligaments,and nerves.

What law requires some federal contractors and all federal grantees to agree that they will provide drug-free workplaces as a condition of receiving a contract or grant from a federal agency?

OSHA can issue warnings,but it does not have the power to issue fines.

According to experts,what form of drug testing detects drug use up to three months after drug consumption?

Why are managers interested in corporate wellness programs that promote exercise and fitness?

Why are U.S.-based global operations safer and healthier than host-country operations?

According to OSHA,workplace violence refers to any physical assault,threatening behavior,verbal abuse,hostility,or harassment directed toward employees at work or on duty.

As an HR professional,what process would you follow to establish a substance-abuse-free workplace?

Thompson Manufacturing has been designated a recalcitrant employer by OSHA.As a result,Thompson will most likely ________.

The body's nonspecific reaction to any demand made on it is referred to as ________.

Why is health care coverage tailored to a specific region an increasingly popular benefit for expatriates?

What results in a detailed written procedure for safely completing many tasks within a plant?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to provide employees a safe and healthy place to work,and which responsibility extends to providing "safe" employees.

Which of the following is most likely to reduce the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?

Which of the following workers most likely faces the greatest danger from workplace violence?

What was the initial focus of traditional EAPs?

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Exam 13: Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

ABC Manufacturing received one citation for a serious hazard.What is the maximum penalty for this violation?

Raj,a software designer,has been frequently absent from work lately.In addition,his quality of work has declined as well as his ability to manage tasks in a timely manner.These symptoms are most likely indicative of ________.

The EEOC requires businesses to communicate more openly about the hazards associated with the materials they use and produce and the wastes they generate.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)are conditions that affect the body's muscles,joints,tendons,ligaments,and nerves.

What law requires some federal contractors and all federal grantees to agree that they will provide drug-free workplaces as a condition of receiving a contract or grant from a federal agency?

OSHA can issue warnings,but it does not have the power to issue fines.

According to experts,what form of drug testing detects drug use up to three months after drug consumption?

Why are managers interested in corporate wellness programs that promote exercise and fitness?

Why are U.S.-based global operations safer and healthier than host-country operations?

According to OSHA,workplace violence refers to any physical assault,threatening behavior,verbal abuse,hostility,or harassment directed toward employees at work or on duty.

As an HR professional,what process would you follow to establish a substance-abuse-free workplace?

Thompson Manufacturing has been designated a recalcitrant employer by OSHA.As a result,Thompson will most likely ________.

The body's nonspecific reaction to any demand made on it is referred to as ________.

Why is health care coverage tailored to a specific region an increasingly popular benefit for expatriates?

What results in a detailed written procedure for safely completing many tasks within a plant?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to provide employees a safe and healthy place to work,and which responsibility extends to providing "safe" employees.

Which of the following is most likely to reduce the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?

Which of the following workers most likely faces the greatest danger from workplace violence?

What was the initial focus of traditional EAPs?

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

Filters