Question 1

The primary purpose of NIOSH is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  oversee state safety programs. 
B)  research safety and health problems. 
C)  handle employee citation appeals. 
D)  fine employers for unsafe conditions.

Question 2

The number of workplace homicides increased significantly between 2008 and 2009.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Employee burnout:

Accepted Answer

A)  causes mental but not physical problems. 
B)  is the leading cause of workplace violence. 
C)  cannot be effectively treated by an EAP. 
D)  negatively affects employee performance.

Question 4

The government agency that develops occupational standards,grants variances to employers,conducts workplace inspections,and issues citations and penalties,is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. 
B)  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 
C)  Hazard Communication Standards Commission. 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Question 5

Owen,a manager at Metro Manufacturing,has an employee who is currently taking workers' compensation leave.It is Owen's responsibility to ensure that his employee's claim is legitimate.Which of the following actions would be LEAST effective for Owen's task?

Accepted Answer

A)  Showing concern for the employee 
B)  Mandating that the employee return to work 
C)  Remaining in regular contact with the employee 
D)  Interviewing workers familiar with the employee's accident

Question 6

Impairment benefits,which are granted to workers for temporary or permanent partial disability,are regulated by OSHA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)is responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enforcing safety regulations throughout the United States 
B)  Creating new health and safety standards 
C)  Developing state workers' compensation programs 
D)  Performing safety inspections of businesses

Question 8

A federal law that requires employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment,comply with specific occupational safety and health standards,and keep records of occupational injuries and illnesses is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A federal law that requires employers to...

Question 9

After contacting OSHA to request a free consultation,the next step for an employer is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  review the findings of the inspection and look for areas that can be improved. 
B)  discuss the consultant's role and the employer's obligations under the service. 
C)  examine workplace conditions and schedule meetings with employees. 
D)  assess the penalties for the business' safety violations.

Question 10

Which of the following is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers' compensation is a federal program. OSHA is the organization that helps individual states meet workers' compensation standards. 
B)  Workers' compensation is a federal program that provides compensation to employees injured on the job. OSHA is a federal program that creates and enforces safety standards in the workplace. 
C)  OSHA is a federal program that creates safety standards for work environments. Workers' compensation programs are created by the individual states to provide compensation for employees injured on the job. 
D)  OSHA is a federal program that provides compensation for employees injured on the job. Workers' compensation programs are state programs that provide compensation for employees injured on the job.

Question 11

Carolina,a bank accounts manager,physically attacked a co-worker.The bank had not investigated a gap in Carolina's resume and did not know that Carolina had been convicted in the past of assault and battery.Which of the following is most likely true about this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bank cannot be held responsible for Carolina's actions. 
B)  Carolina can sue the bank for her actions. 
C)  The bank is guilty of negligent hiring. 
D)  Carolina is guilty of sabotage.

Question 12

Which of the following is a true statement about workers' compensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers' compensation laws are federally mandated and enforced by OSHA. 
B)  Non-union firms are not required to carry workers' compensation insurance. 
C)  Workers' compensation is not mandatory in all U.S. states. 
D)  Most states had workers' compensation programs by 1911.

Question 13

OSHA inspectors may not enter any business without legal warnings or search warrants in order to conduct an unscheduled inspection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which term refers to the time during which an employer is required to correct a hazard found by an OSHA inspector?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporary variance 
B)  Restoration period 
C)  Abatement period 
D)  Citation calendar

Question 15

Which term refers to employing an individual with a history of violent or illegal behavior without conducting a background check or taking proper precautions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negligent hiring 
B)  Employee-at-will 
C)  Abatement 
D)  Sabotage

Question 16

OSHA's lowest inspection priority would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  "High-hazard" industries and occupations 
B)  Doing follow-ups of employee complaints of unsafe working conditions 
C)  Workplaces with incidents of fatalities or hospitalization of five or more workers 
D)  Situations involving "imminent danger" in the workplace

Question 17

In 2012,1,080 homicides happened on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Additional Case 16.2
John is the newly hired director of HR at Richmond Manufacturing, and he is in the process of learning about the firm's HR policies and procedures and determining what areas need improvement. John learns from his staff that the firm's workers' compensation rates have risen dramatically in recent years due to rising claims. The firm has not received any OSHA citations, and most claims have been related to employee mistakes. Many HR staff members suspect that burnout, substance abuse, and depression are the primary causes of worksite accidents at Richmond. Although Richmond established a safety program two years ago, workplace accidents continue to occur at a significant rate. John is considering the idea of establishing an EAP at Richmond.
-Refer to Additional Case 16.2.Which of the following best supports the idea that many workplace accidents at Richmond are caused by burnout,substance abuse,and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turnover at Richmond is low for the industry. 
B)  Domestic violence is a problem for many Richmond employees. 
C)  Richmond has a high rate of absenteeism among its employees. 
D)  Most Richmond employees do not participate in the wellness program.

Question 19

Additional Case 16.2
John is the newly hired director of HR at Richmond Manufacturing, and he is in the process of learning about the firm's HR policies and procedures and determining what areas need improvement. John learns from his staff that the firm's workers' compensation rates have risen dramatically in recent years due to rising claims. The firm has not received any OSHA citations, and most claims have been related to employee mistakes. Many HR staff members suspect that burnout, substance abuse, and depression are the primary causes of worksite accidents at Richmond. Although Richmond established a safety program two years ago, workplace accidents continue to occur at a significant rate. John is considering the idea of establishing an EAP at Richmond.
-Refer to Additional Case 16.2.Which of the following actions should most likely be taken by Richmond's safety committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reviewing accidents and making safety suggestions 
B)  Enforcing safety policies in all departments 
C)  Serving as OSHA inspectors and arbitrators 
D)  Auditing workers' compensation cases

Question 20

Workers' compensation law has evolved over time to its present form.What common law principles governed employer responsibilities to injured employees in the past? What are the current principles that guide today's employers?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Workers' compensation law has evolved over time...

Exam 16: Managing Workplace Safety and Health

The primary purpose of NIOSH is to:

The number of workplace homicides increased significantly between 2008 and 2009.

Employee burnout:

The government agency that develops occupational standards,grants variances to employers,conducts workplace inspections,and issues citations and penalties,is the:

Owen,a manager at Metro Manufacturing,has an employee who is currently taking workers' compensation leave.It is Owen's responsibility to ensure that his employee's claim is legitimate.Which of the following actions would be LEAST effective for Owen's task?

Impairment benefits,which are granted to workers for temporary or permanent partial disability,are regulated by OSHA.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is responsible for which of the following?

A federal law that requires employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment,comply with specific occupational safety and health standards,and keep records of occupational injuries and illnesses is the ________.

After contacting OSHA to request a free consultation,the next step for an employer is to:

Which of the following is most likely true?

Carolina,a bank accounts manager,physically attacked a co-worker.The bank had not investigated a gap in Carolina's resume and did not know that Carolina had been convicted in the past of assault and battery.Which of the following is most likely true about this case?

Which of the following is a true statement about workers' compensation?

OSHA inspectors may not enter any business without legal warnings or search warrants in order to conduct an unscheduled inspection.

Which term refers to the time during which an employer is required to correct a hazard found by an OSHA inspector?

Which term refers to employing an individual with a history of violent or illegal behavior without conducting a background check or taking proper precautions?

OSHA's lowest inspection priority would be which of the following?

In 2012,1,080 homicides happened on the job.

Workers' compensation law has evolved over time to its present form.What common law principles governed employer responsibilities to injured employees in the past? What are the current principles that guide today's employers?