Question 1

Which of the following organizations would NOT be required to follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's blood-borne pathogen standards?

Accepted Answer

A) Hospitals 
B) Nursing homes 
C) Funeral homes 
D) Travel agencies

Question 2

Stan is nearing graduation with a degree in engineering, specializing in ergonomics. He is interested in researching health and safety issues as a career. While he could stay in academia, he may want to explore job possibilities at NIOSH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

RioFit received an OSHA citation and posted it near the place of the violation for eight days. Why eight days?

Accepted Answer

A) All citations must be posted for eight days or until the violation is abated; it took eight days or less for the violation to be abated. 
B) Any citation that is issued immediately must be posted for eight days. 
C) Any citation that is issued later by mail must be posted for eight days. 
D) All citations must be posted for three days or until the violation is abated; it took eight days for the violation to be abated.

Question 4

__________ is the decrease in functional activity accompanied by symptoms of low spirits, gloominess, and sadness.

Accepted Answer

A) Alcoholism 
B) Tengriism 
C) Moral dilemma 
D) Depression

Question 5

RioFit was recently issued a citation for a violation of OSHA. This is RioFit's first violation, and the company has demonstrated sincere effort to comply with OSHA. It is likely that

Accepted Answer

A) if this was a willful violation, RioFit will be fined the maximum of $500,000. 
B) OSHA would adjust RioFit's penalty down from the established standards. 
C) OSHA will assess a penalty in line with established standards. 
D) if this was not a willful violation, RioFit will get just a warning.

Question 6

Employee morale can be affected by accidents and illnesses attributed to a workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To reduce violence, organizations should do all of the following EXCEPT what?

Accepted Answer

A) Hold managers responsible for preventing acts of violence 
B) Analyze the workplace to uncover areas of potential violence 
C) Refrain from hiring persons with arrest records 
D) Provide violence prevention training

Question 8

Renata is dealing with stress. Specifically, she has too much to do in too little time, which is known as

Accepted Answer

A) high demand. 
B) high effort. 
C) low control. 
D) low reward.

Question 9

RioFit's CEO was just sentenced to 6 months in prison for an OSHA violation. This means that the violation was

Accepted Answer

A) willful. 
B) serious. 
C) other than serious. 
D) hazardous.

Question 10

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Recommendations for minimizing the negative effects of video display terminal use do NOT include

Accepted Answer

A) placing monitors 4-9 inches below eye level. 
B) keeping the monitor directly in front of the user. 
C) placing monitors at a 45 degree angle to reduce glare. 
D) using blinds or shades to reduce glare.

Question 12

The following are methods of preventing health hazards in the workplace EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) substituting materials. 
B) issuing protective equipment. 
C) hiring more employees than required for a task. 
D) enclosing or isolating a process.

Question 13

Ron is facing a number of tight deadlines at work and does not feel that he can meet them. He feels insecure and unable to do his job, and this had led to feelings of helplessness and desperation. Ron is experiencing distress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Alcoholism is regarded as a disease, similar to a mental impairment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The leading cause of career burnout is lack of personal fulfillment or lack of positive feedback about performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Clarissa feels a lack of personal fulfillment in her job. This may be a symptom of

Accepted Answer

A) a burnout. 
B) a fight-or-flight response. 
C) a workplace disability. 
D) eustress.

Question 17

As a supervisor at RioFit, one of Wanda's major responsibilities is to communicate to her staff the need to work safely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the previous 4 weeks, RioFit's 50 assembly line employees each worked a full 40-hour week for a total of 8,000 hours and reported 1 injury. What is their incidence rate?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 25 
C) 40 
D) 50

Question 19

A willful violation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that results in the death of an employee can result in penalties up to $250,000 for an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An employee exhibiting any of the following EXCEPT __________ may be showing workplace violence warning signs.

Accepted Answer

A) veiled threatening statements 
B) fascination with stories of violence 
C) concentration problems and excessive excuses 
D) chronic fatigue

Exam 12: Promoting Safety and Health

Which of the following organizations would NOT be required to follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's blood-borne pathogen standards?

Stan is nearing graduation with a degree in engineering, specializing in ergonomics. He is interested in researching health and safety issues as a career. While he could stay in academia, he may want to explore job possibilities at NIOSH.

RioFit received an OSHA citation and posted it near the place of the violation for eight days. Why eight days?

__________ is the decrease in functional activity accompanied by symptoms of low spirits, gloominess, and sadness.

RioFit was recently issued a citation for a violation of OSHA. This is RioFit's first violation, and the company has demonstrated sincere effort to comply with OSHA. It is likely that

Employee morale can be affected by accidents and illnesses attributed to a workplace.

To reduce violence, organizations should do all of the following EXCEPT what?

Renata is dealing with stress. Specifically, she has too much to do in too little time, which is known as

RioFit's CEO was just sentenced to 6 months in prison for an OSHA violation. This means that the violation was

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behavior.

Recommendations for minimizing the negative effects of video display terminal use do NOT include

The following are methods of preventing health hazards in the workplace EXCEPT

Ron is facing a number of tight deadlines at work and does not feel that he can meet them. He feels insecure and unable to do his job, and this had led to feelings of helplessness and desperation. Ron is experiencing distress.

Alcoholism is regarded as a disease, similar to a mental impairment.

The leading cause of career burnout is lack of personal fulfillment or lack of positive feedback about performance.

Clarissa feels a lack of personal fulfillment in her job. This may be a symptom of

As a supervisor at RioFit, one of Wanda's major responsibilities is to communicate to her staff the need to work safely.

In the previous 4 weeks, RioFit's 50 assembly line employees each worked a full 40-hour week for a total of 8,000 hours and reported 1 injury. What is their incidence rate?

A willful violation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that results in the death of an employee can result in penalties up to $250,000 for an individual.

An employee exhibiting any of the following EXCEPT __________ may be showing workplace violence warning signs.