Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

Thermo is a plastic supply and custom fabrication company.Thermo serves clients in the medical,solar,and semiconductor industries by making acrylic and polycarbonate sheets,tubes,and rods.The company employs approximately 500 workers at its facility in Ohio.Safety is a top priority at Thermo,and supervisors are required to conduct daily inspections of all equipment.Recently,three workers were seriously injured by a large press used to mold plastic parts.The workers spent time in the hospital for hand injuries,and they are currently recuperating at home.As a result,top management is evaluating all aspects of safety at the facility to determine what changes need to be made. Which of the following,if true,best supports the argument that Thermo needs to implement a positive reinforcement program?

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

According to SHRM,workplace security plans should address all the following EXCEPT ________.

________ percent of the US workforce has been impaired on the job at least once during the previous year?

Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of an employee's possible alcoholism?

One of the primary duties of a supervisor in regards to workplace safety is to conduct a daily walk-through of a work site.

Data entry specialists and assembly line workers are most susceptible to ________.

When a complaint indicates the possibility of imminent danger,OSHA conducts an inspection within ________.

All of the following are effective ways that employers reduce workers' compensation costs EXCEPT ________.

What steps can employers take to prevent the entry or spread of infectious diseases in the workplace?

Scaffolding,fall protection,hazard communication,electrical disengagement,and respiratory problems are the most frequent OSHA inspection violation categories.

People who are impulsive and highly extroverted tend to be accident prone.

An operational safety review involves systematically identifying and eliminating dangers in the workplace before accidents occur and reducing risks to acceptable levels.

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

Woodworking machines,flywheels,and saws cause the most serious workplace injuries.

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's lowest priority for inspection?

All of the following are effective methods of improving workplace safety EXCEPT ________.

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

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

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