Question 1

________ is a form of biological testing that identifies employees who are genetically susceptible to specific occupational substances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a form of biological testing...

Question 2

Both OSHA and NIOSH inspectors may inspect worksites and gather information from employers and employees about hazardous materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Workers' compensation laws are intended to encourage employers to invest in safety and to minimize litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Wellness programs are primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate violence in the workplace by identifying and treating potentially violent employees. 
B)  create drug-free working environments by providing confidential treatment for employees with substance abuse problems. 
C)  help companies lower health-care costs by proactively working to prevent health problems. 
D)  help employees whose job performance is suffering due to physical, mental, or emotional problems. 
A)  eliminate violence in the workplace by identifying and treating potentially violent employees. 
B)  create drug-free working environments by providing confidential treatment for employees with substance abuse problems. 
C)  help companies lower health-care costs by proactively working to prevent health problems. 
D)  help employees whose job performance is suffering due to physical, mental, or emotional problems.

Question 5

Additional Case 16.1
Greenway Enterprises is a medium-sized manufacturer of electrical components. Recently, the company has experienced a number of workplace accidents. OSHA standards have not been violated in any of the accidents. One of the injured employees, Floyd, files a workers' compensation claim, which is upheld by the state. Doctors indicate that Floyd requires 8 weeks of vocational training before he can return to work.
-Refer to Additional Case 16.1.As a result of numerous workplace accidents at Greenway,the firm's workers' compensation rates have increased significantly.Which of the following would be LEAST effective at keeping the firm's rates under control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Requesting a variance from OSHA 
B)  Establishing an on-site health center 
C)  Providing safety training for workers 
D)  Auditing and investigating all claims 
A)  Requesting a variance from OSHA 
B)  Establishing an on-site health center 
C)  Providing safety training for workers 
D)  Auditing and investigating all claims

Question 6

Andrew,the plant manager,is talking with the OSHA representative about compliance with a new OSHA regulation.Andrew explains that his plant cannot meet the compliance deadline due to financial and contractual considerations,so he asks for a one-year delay.Andrew is most likely requesting a(n)________ from OSHA.

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection 
B)  variance 
C)  citation 
D)  injunction 
A)  inspection 
B)  variance 
C)  citation 
D)  injunction

Question 7

In order to be the most effective,a company's safety committee should consist of:

Accepted Answer

A)  line managers who provide personal protective equipment. 
B)  managers and employees who mete out punishments for safety violations. 
C)  managers and employees who evaluate safety procedures and review accidents. 
D)  upper level managers who communicate health and safety rules and monitor work sites. 
A)  line managers who provide personal protective equipment. 
B)  managers and employees who mete out punishments for safety violations. 
C)  managers and employees who evaluate safety procedures and review accidents. 
D)  upper level managers who communicate health and safety rules and monitor work sites.

Question 8

Workers' compensation:

Accepted Answer

A)  pays only if the worker cannot. 
B)  is considered a no-fault system. 
C)  is mandatory in all fifty states. 
D)  covers employees' medical costs with Medicaid. 
A)  pays only if the worker cannot. 
B)  is considered a no-fault system. 
C)  is mandatory in all fifty states. 
D)  covers employees' medical costs with Medicaid.

Question 9

OSHA places three obligations on employers,including:

Accepted Answer

A)  offering low-cost health insurance to injured workers. 
B)  keeping records of all occupational injuries and illnesses. 
C)  providing a pension for survivors of any employee killed on the job. 
D)  implementing non-smoking work environments in large firms. 
A)  offering low-cost health insurance to injured workers. 
B)  keeping records of all occupational injuries and illnesses. 
C)  providing a pension for survivors of any employee killed on the job. 
D)  implementing non-smoking work environments in large firms.

Question 10

Which term refers to a wide array of injuries caused by repetitive physical movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational stress syndrome 
B)  Cumulative trauma disorder 
C)  Occupational impairment 
D)  Carpal tunnel syndrome 
A)  Occupational stress syndrome 
B)  Cumulative trauma disorder 
C)  Occupational impairment 
D)  Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 11

Hiring an employee with a history of violent or illegal behavior without conducting background checks or taking proper precautions is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hiring an employee with a history of...

Question 12

Under OSHA,firms are encouraged but not required to comply with employee requests for information on safety and health hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is the primary problem associated with workers' compensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lengthy claim settlement 
B)  Employer and employee fraud 
C)  Lack of legal recourse for injured employees who want to appeal 
D)  Decreasing number of states providing workers' compensation insurance 
A)  Lengthy claim settlement 
B)  Employer and employee fraud 
C)  Lack of legal recourse for injured employees who want to appeal 
D)  Decreasing number of states providing workers' compensation insurance

Question 14

According to the text,OSHA has been criticized for lacking occupational standards related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  combustible dust. 
B)  asbestos exposure. 
C)  confined spaces. 
D)  infectious diseases. 
A)  combustible dust. 
B)  asbestos exposure. 
C)  confined spaces. 
D)  infectious diseases.

Question 15

Business owners have the right to demand a search warrant from OSHA inspectors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Depressed employees have a tendency to be absent from work but are not typically prone to more accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most corporate sabotage is committed by disgruntled former employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For employers,what is the primary problem associated with cumulative trauma disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negligent hiring charges 
B)  Risk of employee sabotage 
C)  Lost employee work days 
D)  Lack of high-deductible insurance 
A)  Negligent hiring charges 
B)  Risk of employee sabotage 
C)  Lost employee work days 
D)  Lack of high-deductible insurance

Question 19

What are the reasons for safety and health laws? How have workers' compensation laws and OSHA affected worker safety?

Accepted Answer

An organizational culture that places a

Question 20

Stress often results in ________,a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced personal accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  burnout 
C)  depression 
D)  situational sickness 
A)  anxiety 
B)  burnout 
C)  depression 
D)  situational sickness

________ is a form of biological testing that identifies employees who are genetically susceptible to specific occupational substances.

Both OSHA and NIOSH inspectors may inspect worksites and gather information from employers and employees about hazardous materials.

Workers' compensation laws are intended to encourage employers to invest in safety and to minimize litigation.

Wellness programs are primarily designed to:

In order to be the most effective,a company's safety committee should consist of:

Workers' compensation:

OSHA places three obligations on employers,including:

Which term refers to a wide array of injuries caused by repetitive physical movements?

Hiring an employee with a history of violent or illegal behavior without conducting background checks or taking proper precautions is referred to as ________.

Under OSHA,firms are encouraged but not required to comply with employee requests for information on safety and health hazards.

Which of the following is the primary problem associated with workers' compensation?

According to the text,OSHA has been criticized for lacking occupational standards related to:

Business owners have the right to demand a search warrant from OSHA inspectors.

Depressed employees have a tendency to be absent from work but are not typically prone to more accidents.

Most corporate sabotage is committed by disgruntled former employees.

For employers,what is the primary problem associated with cumulative trauma disorders?

What are the reasons for safety and health laws? How have workers' compensation laws and OSHA affected worker safety?

Stress often results in ________,a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced personal accomplishment.

Meeting Present and Emerging Strategic Human Resource Challenges

Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis

Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment

Managing Diversity

Recruiting and Selecting Employees

Managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement

Appraising and Managing Performance

Training the Workforce

Developing Careers

Managing Compensation

Rewarding Performance

Designing and Administering Benefits

Developing Employee Relations

Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline

Working With Organized Labor

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Exam 16: Managing Workplace Safety and Health

________ is a form of biological testing that identifies employees who are genetically susceptible to specific occupational substances.

Both OSHA and NIOSH inspectors may inspect worksites and gather information from employers and employees about hazardous materials.

Workers' compensation laws are intended to encourage employers to invest in safety and to minimize litigation.

Wellness programs are primarily designed to:

In order to be the most effective,a company's safety committee should consist of:

Workers' compensation:

OSHA places three obligations on employers,including:

Which term refers to a wide array of injuries caused by repetitive physical movements?

Hiring an employee with a history of violent or illegal behavior without conducting background checks or taking proper precautions is referred to as ________.

Under OSHA,firms are encouraged but not required to comply with employee requests for information on safety and health hazards.

Which of the following is the primary problem associated with workers' compensation?

According to the text,OSHA has been criticized for lacking occupational standards related to:

Business owners have the right to demand a search warrant from OSHA inspectors.

Depressed employees have a tendency to be absent from work but are not typically prone to more accidents.

Most corporate sabotage is committed by disgruntled former employees.

For employers,what is the primary problem associated with cumulative trauma disorders?

What are the reasons for safety and health laws? How have workers' compensation laws and OSHA affected worker safety?

Stress often results in ________,a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced personal accomplishment.

Meeting Present and Emerging Strategic Human Resource Challenges

Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis

Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment

Managing Diversity

Recruiting and Selecting Employees

Managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement

Appraising and Managing Performance

Training the Workforce

Developing Careers

Managing Compensation

Rewarding Performance

Designing and Administering Benefits

Developing Employee Relations

Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline

Working With Organized Labor

International HRM Challenge

Filters