Question 1

Behaviour tendencies and undesirable attitudes result in which of the following that causes accidents to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational hazards 
B)  Unsafe human conditions 
C)  Accident-prone acts 
D)  Unsafe acts 
E)  Improper training 
A)  Occupational hazards 
B)  Unsafe human conditions 
C)  Accident-prone acts 
D)  Unsafe acts 
E)  Improper training D

Question 2

In order for drug and alcohol testing to be legal in Canada, what is one condition that must be met?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyone in the organization must undergo the same testing. 
B)  The test is rationally connected to the performance of the job. 
C)  The individuals tested must have complete privacy while the test is administered. 
D)  The test must be administered by an independent third party within two hours of a suspicion of drug or alcohol use or the start of a work shift, whichever is earlier. 
E)  There are no restrictions to administering drug or alcohol tests in Canada. 
A)  Everyone in the organization must undergo the same testing. 
B)  The test is rationally connected to the performance of the job. 
C)  The individuals tested must have complete privacy while the test is administered. 
D)  The test must be administered by an independent third party within two hours of a suspicion of drug or alcohol use or the start of a work shift, whichever is earlier. 
E)  There are no restrictions to administering drug or alcohol tests in Canada. B

Question 3

The "due diligence" requirement in occupational health and safety legislation requires that every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of workers be taken by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management 
B)  Safety committees 
C)  Employees 
D)  Business owners 
E)  Government 
A)  Management 
B)  Safety committees 
C)  Employees 
D)  Business owners 
E)  Government A

Question 4

How many years can the chemical radon last in the lungs of workers after being exposed to this carcinogen while on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  9 
C)  20 
D)  11 
E)  5 
A)  14 
B)  9 
C)  20 
D)  11 
E)  5

Question 5

With respect to occupational health and safety, many experts believe that the psychological climate of the workplace affects which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour relations 
B)  The accident rate 
C)  The external workforce 
D)  Teamwork 
E)  Management effectiveness 
A)  Labour relations 
B)  The accident rate 
C)  The external workforce 
D)  Teamwork 
E)  Management effectiveness

Question 6

What percentage of violent incidents in Canada occurred in the workplace according to a 2007 Statistics Canada report?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  6% 
C)  10% 
D)  20% 
E)  15% 
A)  1% 
B)  6% 
C)  10% 
D)  20% 
E)  15%

Question 7

Nicole is a supervisor of a team of oil rig workers. She has discovered that two of her employees have a substance abuse problem. Which of the following actions should she take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make a written record of observed behaviour and follow-up on each incident. 
B)  Ask the employees to see the HR representative since supervisors are never the company's first line of defense with employee substance abuse issues. 
C)  Troubled employees should be escorted to the organizational psychologist's office for counseling. 
D)  Fire the employees immediately. 
E)  Regardless of suspicion of substance abuse, only focus on the work to be performed by the employee. 
A)  Make a written record of observed behaviour and follow-up on each incident. 
B)  Ask the employees to see the HR representative since supervisors are never the company's first line of defense with employee substance abuse issues. 
C)  Troubled employees should be escorted to the organizational psychologist's office for counseling. 
D)  Fire the employees immediately. 
E)  Regardless of suspicion of substance abuse, only focus on the work to be performed by the employee.

Question 8

Your employees often have to board container ships and search their cargo. What legal means do you have to look for Canada-wide standards on hazardous materials on these ships?

Accepted Answer

A)  VDT/RSI 
B)  Bill C-45 
C)  MSDS 
D)  OHSA 
E)  WHMIS 
A)  VDT/RSI 
B)  Bill C-45 
C)  MSDS 
D)  OHSA 
E)  WHMIS

Question 9

Occupational health and safety legislation falls into three categories. One of these categories is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  WHMIS 
B)  Workplace injuries 
C)  Rules for specific industries 
D)  Protective clothing 
E)  Safety inspections 
A)  WHMIS 
B)  Workplace injuries 
C)  Rules for specific industries 
D)  Protective clothing 
E)  Safety inspections

Question 10

What percentage of organizations have a viral pandemic plan according to the Conference Board of Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  5% 
C)  1% 
D)  7% 
E)  4% 
A)  10% 
B)  5% 
C)  1% 
D)  7% 
E)  4%

Question 11

What are the two main sources of job stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lack of control over work and environmental factors 
B)  Personal factors and unclear company direction 
C)  Personal factors and inconsistent performance management 
D)  Environmental factors and personal factors 
E)  Environmental factors and poor supervision 
A)  A lack of control over work and environmental factors 
B)  Personal factors and unclear company direction 
C)  Personal factors and inconsistent performance management 
D)  Environmental factors and personal factors 
E)  Environmental factors and poor supervision

Question 12

Most safety experts and managers know that it is impossible to eliminate accidents just by reducing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturing firms 
B)  Automation in the workplace 
C)  Hours of work 
D)  Unsafe conditions 
E)  Workers per shift 
A)  Manufacturing firms 
B)  Automation in the workplace 
C)  Hours of work 
D)  Unsafe conditions 
E)  Workers per shift

Question 13

According to a study conducted by the Conference Board of Canada, what percentage of executives are concerned about viral pandemic?

Accepted Answer

A)  90% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  70% 
E)  80% 
A)  90% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  70% 
E)  80%

Question 14

The function of joint health and safety committees is to provide a non-adversarial atmosphere where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What type of atmosphere should be created as a function of the joint health and safety committees where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured 
B)  Directive 
C)  Non-adversarial 
D)  Collegial 
E)  Supportive 
A)  Structured 
B)  Directive 
C)  Non-adversarial 
D)  Collegial 
E)  Supportive

Question 16

What does workplace violence mostly arise from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disgruntled employees 
B)  Previous employees that feel they were mistreated 
C)  Recently fired employees 
D)  Members of the public such as customers or strangers 
E)  Managers under high levels of stress 
A)  Disgruntled employees 
B)  Previous employees that feel they were mistreated 
C)  Recently fired employees 
D)  Members of the public such as customers or strangers 
E)  Managers under high levels of stress

Question 17

In Ontario, how many managers and labour representatives are required to be certified in occupational health and safety through a provincial training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  One manager and two labour representatives 
B)  Two managers and two labour representatives 
C)  One manager and one labour representative 
D)  Two managers and one labour representative 
E)  One manager and three labour representatives 
A)  One manager and two labour representatives 
B)  Two managers and two labour representatives 
C)  One manager and one labour representative 
D)  Two managers and one labour representative 
E)  One manager and three labour representatives

Question 18

Which of the following are the main causes of accidents in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chance occurrences, unsafe conditions, intentional acts to harm others 
B)  Old equipment, untrained employees, and unsafe acts on the part of employees 
C)  Chance occurrences, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts on the part of employees 
D)  Ineffective health and safety committees, chance occurrences, and cost cutting 
E)  Unsafe conditions, untrained employees, and cost cutting 
A)  Chance occurrences, unsafe conditions, intentional acts to harm others 
B)  Old equipment, untrained employees, and unsafe acts on the part of employees 
C)  Chance occurrences, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts on the part of employees 
D)  Ineffective health and safety committees, chance occurrences, and cost cutting 
E)  Unsafe conditions, untrained employees, and cost cutting

Question 19

Government health and safety inspectors may enter a workplace at any time, provided they have a warrant and give prior notification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Workers' compensation premiums for employers are proportional to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The safety reputation of the firm 
B)  The number of employees in the firm 
C)  The number of years at the current location 
D)  The number of workers' compensation experience rate 
E)  The number of different positions the worker has held 
A)  The safety reputation of the firm 
B)  The number of employees in the firm 
C)  The number of years at the current location 
D)  The number of workers' compensation experience rate 
E)  The number of different positions the worker has held

Behaviour tendencies and undesirable attitudes result in which of the following that causes accidents to occur?

In order for drug and alcohol testing to be legal in Canada, what is one condition that must be met?

The "due diligence" requirement in occupational health and safety legislation requires that every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of workers be taken by which of the following?

How many years can the chemical radon last in the lungs of workers after being exposed to this carcinogen while on the job?

With respect to occupational health and safety, many experts believe that the psychological climate of the workplace affects which of the following?

What percentage of violent incidents in Canada occurred in the workplace according to a 2007 Statistics Canada report?

Nicole is a supervisor of a team of oil rig workers. She has discovered that two of her employees have a substance abuse problem. Which of the following actions should she take?

Your employees often have to board container ships and search their cargo. What legal means do you have to look for Canada-wide standards on hazardous materials on these ships?

Occupational health and safety legislation falls into three categories. One of these categories is which of the following?

What percentage of organizations have a viral pandemic plan according to the Conference Board of Canada?

What are the two main sources of job stress?

Most safety experts and managers know that it is impossible to eliminate accidents just by reducing which of the following?

According to a study conducted by the Conference Board of Canada, what percentage of executives are concerned about viral pandemic?

The function of joint health and safety committees is to provide a non-adversarial atmosphere where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

What type of atmosphere should be created as a function of the joint health and safety committees where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace?

What does workplace violence mostly arise from?

In Ontario, how many managers and labour representatives are required to be certified in occupational health and safety through a provincial training program?

Which of the following are the main causes of accidents in organizations?

Government health and safety inspectors may enter a workplace at any time, provided they have a warrant and give prior notification.

Workers' compensation premiums for employers are proportional to which of the following?

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Deveopment

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

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Exam 14: Occupational Health and Safety

Behaviour tendencies and undesirable attitudes result in which of the following that causes accidents to occur?

In order for drug and alcohol testing to be legal in Canada, what is one condition that must be met?

The "due diligence" requirement in occupational health and safety legislation requires that every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of workers be taken by which of the following?

How many years can the chemical radon last in the lungs of workers after being exposed to this carcinogen while on the job?

With respect to occupational health and safety, many experts believe that the psychological climate of the workplace affects which of the following?

What percentage of violent incidents in Canada occurred in the workplace according to a 2007 Statistics Canada report?

Nicole is a supervisor of a team of oil rig workers. She has discovered that two of her employees have a substance abuse problem. Which of the following actions should she take?

Your employees often have to board container ships and search their cargo. What legal means do you have to look for Canada-wide standards on hazardous materials on these ships?

Occupational health and safety legislation falls into three categories. One of these categories is which of the following?

What percentage of organizations have a viral pandemic plan according to the Conference Board of Canada?

What are the two main sources of job stress?

Most safety experts and managers know that it is impossible to eliminate accidents just by reducing which of the following?

According to a study conducted by the Conference Board of Canada, what percentage of executives are concerned about viral pandemic?

The function of joint health and safety committees is to provide a non-adversarial atmosphere where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

What type of atmosphere should be created as a function of the joint health and safety committees where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace?

What does workplace violence mostly arise from?

In Ontario, how many managers and labour representatives are required to be certified in occupational health and safety through a provincial training program?

Which of the following are the main causes of accidents in organizations?

Government health and safety inspectors may enter a workplace at any time, provided they have a warrant and give prior notification.

Workers' compensation premiums for employers are proportional to which of the following?

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Deveopment

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

Filters