Question 1

Finding a balance between production speed and safety is an example of which of the following factors affecting workplace safety?
a. Stress reduction factors
b. Psychological factors
c. Organizational factors
d. Training needs

Organizational factors

Accepted Answer

Finding a balance between production speed and safety is an example of which of the following factors affecting workplace safety?
a. Stress reduction factors
b. Psychological factors
c. Organizational factors
d. Training needs

Organizational factors

Question 2

The most important health risk associated with prolonged exposure to stress on the job is which of the following?
a. Musculoskeletal disorders
b. Hypertension and heart disease
c. Infectious diseases
d. Repetitive strain injury

Hypertension and heart disease

Accepted Answer

Prolonged exposure to stress on the job can lead to hypertension and heart disease, as chronic stress can cause an increase in blood pressure, increased inflammation, and a higher risk of heart attacks or strokes. While musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain injury, and infectious diseases can also be associated with stress on the job, hypertension and heart disease are considered the most serious and impactful on one's overall health.

Question 3

According to the work-family conflict model, when someone finds whatever is missing from one domain in the other domain, this is referred to as:
a. Spillover
b. Segmentation
c. Compensation
d. Reciprocity

Compensation

Accepted Answer

Compensation refers to when an individual tries to make up for the lack of resources or satisfaction in one domain by increasing their involvement in the other domain. This can involve devoting more time, energy or resources to the compensated domain in order to feel a sense of balance or control. Spillover refers to when the negative or positive experiences from one domain spill over or affect the experiences in the other domain. Segmentation refers to keeping the two domains separate and avoiding any overlap or integration between them. Reciprocity refers to the idea that there is a mutually beneficial relationship between work and family, with positive experiences or resources from one domain enhancing the experiences in the other domain.

Question 4

Safety climate is defined as shared perceptions among members of a group or organization regarding safety policies, procedures, and practices. Thus, safety climate might be viewed as an aspect of which of the following?
a. Safety regulation
b. Organizational solidarity
c. Organizational culture
d. Safety management

Accepted Answer

Safety climate is a shared perception among members of a group or organization regarding safety policies, procedures, and practices. This perception is shaped by the values, attitudes, and beliefs of the organization, which are all part of the organizational culture. Safety climate is, therefore, an aspect of organizational culture.

Question 5

Allowing someone to telecommute for work is an example of which aspect of the control-demand model of job stress?&#10;a. Control aspect&#10;b. Demand aspect&#10;c. Stressor&#10;d. Strain

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

In the Social Ecology of Health Model, social environmental factors in the workplace would be considered which kind of determinants of health along the Causal Continuum?
a. Proximate
b. Distal
c. Intermediate
d. Organizational

Accepted Answer

Social environmental factors in the workplace are considered intermediate determinants of health along the Causal Continuum, as they are positioned between proximate and distal determinants. Intermediate determinants are characterized by their influence on direct factors (proximate determinants), and are often modifiable through interventions. Social environmental factors in the workplace can include characteristics such as job strain, social support, and work-life balance, which can have a significant impact on individuals' health outcomes.

Deck 21: Occupational Health