Question 1

Many employers today are banning mandatory overtime due to the increased likelihood of a workplace accident caused by employee fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Most employers do not deal with substance abuse until after a worker is hired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  poor supervision 
B)  pace of work 
C)  family life 
D)  job security 
A)  poor supervision 
B)  pace of work 
C)  family life 
D)  job security C

Question 4

A safety program that identifies employee conduct that contributes to accidents and then trains workers to avoid such conduct is known as a ________ program.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic safety 
B)  behavior-based safety 
C)  positive reinforcement safety 
D)  employee participation-based safety 
A)  strategic safety 
B)  behavior-based safety 
C)  positive reinforcement safety 
D)  employee participation-based safety

Question 5

Supervisors can reduce unsafe acts in all of the following ways EXCEPT by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  listening to employee suggestions 
B)  identifying employee interests and preferences 
C)  involving workers in planning safety programs 
D)  providing workers with comfortable protective equipment 
A)  listening to employee suggestions 
B)  identifying employee interests and preferences 
C)  involving workers in planning safety programs 
D)  providing workers with comfortable protective equipment

Question 6

Which of the following should be the first method used to reduce workplace accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  enforcing job rotation 
B)  screening job applicants 
C)  removing physical hazards 
D)  requiring employees to use PPE 
A)  enforcing job rotation 
B)  screening job applicants 
C)  removing physical hazards 
D)  requiring employees to use PPE

Question 7

________ is "the process of assessing exposures to loss within an operation and determining how best to eliminate,manage or otherwise reduce the risk of an adverse event from having a negative impact on the business."

Accepted Answer

A)  Workplace safety 
B)  Security 
C)  Crisis management 
D)  Risk management 
A)  Workplace safety 
B)  Security 
C)  Crisis management 
D)  Risk management

Question 8

OSHA's standards are vague which has made them difficult to enforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The security guards and tellers at National Bank receive extensive training on how to handle medical emergencies,angry customers,and suspicious packages.Which of the following security programs is most likely being used at National Bank?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanical security 
B)  group security 
C)  organizational security 
D)  natural security 
A)  mechanical security 
B)  group security 
C)  organizational security 
D)  natural security

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which government agency enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Health and Human Services 
B)  Department of Agriculture 
C)  Department of Commerce 
D)  Department of Labor 
A)  Department of Health and Human Services 
B)  Department of Agriculture 
C)  Department of Commerce 
D)  Department of Labor

Question 12

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transferring workers who are cited for OSHA violations 
B)  examining workplace conditions for OSHA compliance 
C)  scheduling annual consultations with OSHA representatives 
D)  replacing old equipment on an annual basis to comply with OSHA 
A)  transferring workers who are cited for OSHA violations 
B)  examining workplace conditions for OSHA compliance 
C)  scheduling annual consultations with OSHA representatives 
D)  replacing old equipment on an annual basis to comply with OSHA

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  on-the-job accident 
B)  chronic condition 
C)  occupational illness 
D)  work-related disease 
A)  on-the-job accident 
B)  chronic condition 
C)  occupational illness 
D)  work-related disease

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is a true statement regarding workplace smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workplace smoking rules are determined by local unions and federal laws. 
B)  OSHA requires employers to establish designated smoking areas. 
C)  Employers may dismiss workers because they smoke at home. 
D)  The ADA protects the rights of workers to smoke at work. 
A)  Workplace smoking rules are determined by local unions and federal laws. 
B)  OSHA requires employers to establish designated smoking areas. 
C)  Employers may dismiss workers because they smoke at home. 
D)  The ADA protects the rights of workers to smoke at work.

Question 16

According to research,which of the following is an increasing cause of motor vehicle crashes?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol abuse 
B)  hazardous roads 
C)  cell phone usage 
D)  improper driver training 
A)  alcohol abuse 
B)  hazardous roads 
C)  cell phone usage 
D)  improper driver training

Question 17

All of the following are most likely signs of employee depression EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of sleep 
B)  burnout 
C)  poor concentration 
D)  reduced appetite 
A)  lack of sleep 
B)  burnout 
C)  poor concentration 
D)  reduced appetite

Question 18

In most large facilities,who is responsible for reducing unsafe working conditions and reducing unsafe acts by employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  chief safety officer 
B)  OSHA representative 
C)  HR supervisor 
D)  line manager 
A)  chief safety officer 
B)  OSHA representative 
C)  HR supervisor 
D)  line manager

Question 19

According to OSHA standards,which of the following substances has the lowest permissible exposure limit?

Accepted Answer

A)  vinyl chloride 
B)  formaldehyde 
C)  asbestos 
D)  lead 
A)  vinyl chloride 
B)  formaldehyde 
C)  asbestos 
D)  lead

Question 20

________ is defined as the total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  Job stress 
C)  Anxiety 
D)  Burnout 
A)  Depression 
B)  Job stress 
C)  Anxiety 
D)  Burnout

Many employers today are banning mandatory overtime due to the increased likelihood of a workplace accident caused by employee fatigue.

Most employers do not deal with substance abuse until after a worker is hired.

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

A safety program that identifies employee conduct that contributes to accidents and then trains workers to avoid such conduct is known as a ________ program.

Supervisors can reduce unsafe acts in all of the following ways EXCEPT by ________.

Which of the following should be the first method used to reduce workplace accidents?

________ is "the process of assessing exposures to loss within an operation and determining how best to eliminate,manage or otherwise reduce the risk of an adverse event from having a negative impact on the business."

OSHA's standards are vague which has made them difficult to enforce.

The security guards and tellers at National Bank receive extensive training on how to handle medical emergencies,angry customers,and suspicious packages.Which of the following security programs is most likely being used at National Bank?

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

Which government agency enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

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

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

Which of the following is a true statement regarding workplace smoking?

According to research,which of the following is an increasing cause of motor vehicle crashes?

All of the following are most likely signs of employee depression EXCEPT ________.

In most large facilities,who is responsible for reducing unsafe working conditions and reducing unsafe acts by employees?

According to OSHA standards,which of the following substances has the lowest permissible exposure limit?

________ is defined as the total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal.

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Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

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Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

Many employers today are banning mandatory overtime due to the increased likelihood of a workplace accident caused by employee fatigue.

Most employers do not deal with substance abuse until after a worker is hired.

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

A safety program that identifies employee conduct that contributes to accidents and then trains workers to avoid such conduct is known as a ________ program.

Supervisors can reduce unsafe acts in all of the following ways EXCEPT by ________.

Which of the following should be the first method used to reduce workplace accidents?

________ is "the process of assessing exposures to loss within an operation and determining how best to eliminate,manage or otherwise reduce the risk of an adverse event from having a negative impact on the business."

OSHA's standards are vague which has made them difficult to enforce.

The security guards and tellers at National Bank receive extensive training on how to handle medical emergencies,angry customers,and suspicious packages.Which of the following security programs is most likely being used at National Bank?

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

Which government agency enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

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

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

Which of the following is a true statement regarding workplace smoking?

According to research,which of the following is an increasing cause of motor vehicle crashes?

All of the following are most likely signs of employee depression EXCEPT ________.

In most large facilities,who is responsible for reducing unsafe working conditions and reducing unsafe acts by employees?

According to OSHA standards,which of the following substances has the lowest permissible exposure limit?

________ is defined as the total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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