Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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 
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

Question 4

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)  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)  conducting a special-emphasis inspection aimed at a high-hazard industry

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  11 
C)  35 
D)  50 
A)  6 
B)  11 
C)  35 
D)  50

Question 6

Which of the following will most likely increase as a result of employees experiencing significant job stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  retirements 
B)  punctuality 
C)  health care costs 
D)  work quality 
A)  retirements 
B)  punctuality 
C)  health care costs 
D)  work quality

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Improperly guarded equipment,defective equipment,hazardous procedures,and improper ventilation are all examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chance occurrences 
B)  unsafe conditions 
C)  unsafe employee behavior 
D)  normal occupational hazards 
A)  chance occurrences 
B)  unsafe conditions 
C)  unsafe employee behavior 
D)  normal occupational hazards

Question 9

Matthew,an electrician at Carver Industries,cut his hand while splicing wires.Matthew received first aid treatment before returning to work.Carver Industries is required by OSHA to report Matthew's injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Tardiness and lying are early-stage behaviors that indicate a worker's possible alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

Accepted Answer

Unsafe conditions are a main cause of ac

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  chance occurrences 
B)  unsafe conditions 
C)  unsafe employee behavior 
D)  insufficient safety training 
A)  chance occurrences 
B)  unsafe conditions 
C)  unsafe employee behavior 
D)  insufficient safety training

Question 14

Which of the following would most likely occur with an evidence-based management approach to workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing employee orientation 
B)  monitoring hazardous tools 
C)  analyzing accident rates 
D)  writing a safety policy 
A)  providing employee orientation 
B)  monitoring hazardous tools 
C)  analyzing accident rates 
D)  writing a safety policy

Question 15

OSHA standards on respiratory protection require that employees ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recognize and repair faulty respiratory equipment 
B)  receive eight hours of training in respiratory safety standards 
C)  demonstrate how to inspect, put on, and remove respirator seals 
D)  pass a written exam on safety inspections of respiratory equipment 
A)  recognize and repair faulty respiratory equipment 
B)  receive eight hours of training in respiratory safety standards 
C)  demonstrate how to inspect, put on, and remove respirator seals 
D)  pass a written exam on safety inspections of respiratory equipment

Question 16

All of the following personality traits are associated with people who file vehicular insurance claims EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  impatience 
B)  entitlement 
C)  clumsiness 
D)  aggressiveness 
A)  impatience 
B)  entitlement 
C)  clumsiness 
D)  aggressiveness

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  lead 
B)  asbestos 
C)  silica 
D)  mold 
A)  lead 
B)  asbestos 
C)  silica 
D)  mold

Question 18

The fatality rate of young workers is nearly three times that of older,more experienced workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing unsafe conditions 
B)  reducing unsafe acts 
C)  screening employees 
D)  paying better wages 
A)  reducing unsafe conditions 
B)  reducing unsafe acts 
C)  screening employees 
D)  paying better wages

Question 20

David is experiencing significant levels of job stress in his position as vice president of marketing.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of David's stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  headaches 
B)  cancer 
C)  depression 
D)  heart disease 
A)  headaches 
B)  cancer 
C)  depression 
D)  heart disease

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following will most likely increase as a result of employees experiencing significant job 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.

Improperly guarded equipment,defective equipment,hazardous procedures,and improper ventilation are all examples of ________.

Matthew,an electrician at Carver Industries,cut his hand while splicing wires.Matthew received first aid treatment before returning to work.Carver Industries is required by OSHA to report Matthew's injury.

Tardiness and lying are early-stage behaviors that indicate a worker's possible alcoholism.

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

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

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Which of the following would most likely occur with an evidence-based management approach to workplace safety?

OSHA standards on respiratory protection require that employees ________.

All of the following personality traits are associated with people who file vehicular insurance claims EXCEPT ________.

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

The fatality rate of young workers is nearly three times that of older,more experienced workers.

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

David is experiencing significant levels of job stress in his position as vice president of marketing.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of David's stress?

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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

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Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following will most likely increase as a result of employees experiencing significant job 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.

Improperly guarded equipment,defective equipment,hazardous procedures,and improper ventilation are all examples of ________.

Matthew,an electrician at Carver Industries,cut his hand while splicing wires.Matthew received first aid treatment before returning to work.Carver Industries is required by OSHA to report Matthew's injury.

Tardiness and lying are early-stage behaviors that indicate a worker's possible alcoholism.

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

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

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

Which of the following would most likely occur with an evidence-based management approach to workplace safety?

OSHA standards on respiratory protection require that employees ________.

All of the following personality traits are associated with people who file vehicular insurance claims EXCEPT ________.

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

The fatality rate of young workers is nearly three times that of older,more experienced workers.

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

David is experiencing significant levels of job stress in his position as vice president of marketing.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of David's stress?

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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