Deck 12: Promoting Safety and Health

Question 1

One of the major responsibilities of a supervisor is to communicate to an employee the need to work safely.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)provide a system for communicating data on health hazards to employees.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)can develop rules and standards only when petitioned by other agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Answer 3

False

Question 4

If an employer has been approved for a voluntary protection program,then the employer's company is not inspected for three years.

Question 5

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)covers all employers in all states in the U.S.

Question 6

In recent years Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stepped down its enforcement activities.

Question 7

Self-employed workers are not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Question 8

The incidence rate of injury and illness is calculated by dividing the number of injuries and illnesses by 200,000 and multiplying it with the total hours worked by all employees during the period covered.

Question 9

Ninety percent of all fatal work injuries involve workers in private industries.

Question 10

It is usually safe for an HR manager to assume that willful violations of safety and health laws and regulations will result in more severe penalties.

Question 11

Back injuries are a nation's number one workplace safety problem.

Question 12

A common complaint of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)is that their standards are outdated,failing to keep up with the realities of a workplace.

Question 13

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)violations are categorized into three types: willful,intentional,and non-intentional.

Question 14

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),only employers,not employees,have to comply with all applicable OSHA standards.

Question 15

A study by the American Institute of Plant Engineers showed that there was no correlation between an increase in the commitment to safety by managers and a decrease in accidents.

Question 16

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.

Question 17

Typically,Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors arrive at a work site unannounced and ask for a meetingwith a representative of the employer.

Question 18

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)has an established system for inspection priorities with a special emphasis on unspecific low-hazard industries.

Question 19

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

Question 20

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)is legally permitted to inspect workplaces unannounced.

Question 21

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations may be issued immediately following an inspection or later by mail.

Question 22

Improved employee health is associated with lower levels of absenteeism and increased efficiency.

Question 23

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can adjust penalties upward and downward.

Question 24

To minimize the negative effects of computer use,the monitor should be placed at an angle view,above a user's line of sight.

Question 25

No federal government agency has been more severely criticized than the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Question 26

Terrorism is a major concern for U.S.employers in airlines and energy plants.

Question 27

The rising use of video display terminals at work has led to the proliferation of visual difficulties,radiation hazards,muscular aches and pains,and increased job stress for employees using personal computers or network work stations on the job.

Question 28

To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health,employers should make sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen four to nine inches above eye level.

Question 29

Crisis management teams should also concern themselves with the aftermath of violence,such as the guilt and fear employees may have.

Question 30

Employees who work alone are at a lower risk of encountering workplace assaults.

Question 31

No citations are issued in connection with a consultation; however,the consultant's files may be used to trigger an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)inspection.

Question 32

Employees who perform manual tasks continuously are strong candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 33

Video display terminals (VDTs)have become a major safety concern within the office environment.

Question 34

Recordable cases that must be reported on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form 300 include any injury or illness treated with first aid.

Question 35

Musculoskeletal injuries resulting from cumulative trauma or repetitive motion are "recordable cases" and must be reported on OSHA Form 300.

Question 36

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements mandate that employers with eleven or more employees maintain records of work-related occupational injuries and illnesses.

Question 37

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Hazard Communication standard is the most frequently cited OSHA standard for general industry.

Question 38

Because of the increased danger to their reproductive systems,it is legal to bar women from positions that have been shown to be of high risk.

Question 39

To comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards,all hazardous chemical containers must be labeled with the identity of the contents and must state any appropriate hazard warnings.

Question 40

In order to help employees with emotional problems managers should attempt to play amateur psychologist and try to diagnose an employee's condition.

Question 41

Career burnout is primarily due to lack of personal fulfillment or lack of positive feedback about performance.

Question 42

Even the first serious violation of a workplace safety rule may be a cause for termination.

Question 43

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study,distracted driving accounts for _____ of all accidents.

A)25 percent
B)50 percent
C)60 percent
D)80 percent

Question 44

If one is to help an alcoholic,it is necessary to awaken the individual to the reality of his/her condition.

Question 45

​Identify the circumstances that are of the highest priority for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)inspections.

A)Situations that present imminent danger to employees
B)Investigations of catastrophes, fatalities, or injuries of several workers
C)Investigations of employee complaints
D)High-risk industries

Question 46

Low spirits,gloominess,and sadness are frequent symptoms of depression.

Question 47

The federal government now requires that employers with government contracts maintain a drug-free work environment.

Question 48

Alcoholism is a disease that runs a predictable course.

Question 49

The leading cause of worker fatalities each year is motor vehicle crashes.

Question 50

The major source of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards is the:

A)federal government.
B)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
C)American Medical Association (AMA).
D)state government.

Question 51

Alcoholism is classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Question 52

Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures ​EXCEPT:

A)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
B)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
C)American Medical Association (AMA).
D)state and local governments.

Question 53

Personal crises and domestic violence are among the most prevalent employee problems.

Question 54

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,the U.S.Department of Labor may do any of the following EXCEPT:

A)conduct workplace inspections.
B)monitor the marketing strategies used by companies.
C)issue citations to offending employers.
D)impose fines of up to $7,000 for an other-than-serious violation.

Question 55

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

Question 56

Upper-level operational managers have traditionally been the bedrock for encouraging health and safety in their organizations.

Question 57

Inadequate recognition can be a major stressor.

Question 58

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study,people who send text messages while driving are _____ times more likely to crash than other drivers.

A)twenty-three
B)thirty-five
C)five
D)ten

Question 59

Eustress is the feeling of anxiety one gets after a strenuous workout.

Question 60

A recent study by Liberty Mutual found that employers saved ____ dollars for each dollar invested in workplace safety.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 61

Frequently,employers will create a group consisting of representatives of various segments of an organization to work on safety-related issues.These groups are commonly referred to as:

A)safety committees.
B)monitors.
C)labor-management committees.
D)human resources assistants.

Question 62

Laws that require employers to disclose relevant safety information to employees are known as:

A)wellness laws.
B)right-to-know laws.
C)admission laws.
D)hazardous data laws.

Question 63

Voluntary protection programs (VPPs):

A)attempt to get employers to go beyond the basics of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and provide workers with better protection on the job.
B)allow employers to sidestep Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legislation.
C)are contained within state-based, right-to-know legislations.
D)cover only transportation-related industries.

Question 64

Onsite consultation may qualify employers for a ____ year exemption from routine Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections.

A)one-
B)two-
C)three-
D)four-

Question 65

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),employers must do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)fire employees who have been injured or have become ill due to work-related factors.
B)keep records of all work-related accidents and injuries.
C)inform employees of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements.
D)refrain from disciplining employees who have filed safety complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Question 66

Material Safety Data Sheets:

A)replace the Hazard Communication Standard under federal employee safety law.
B)are safety data collection instruments that were ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
C)are a primary method of informing employees about health risks and handling instructions associated with chemicals and potentially hazardous substances.
D)are sheets used by transportation workers such as truck drivers to reduce absenteeism.

Question 67

It is the responsibility of _____ to ensure that employees use protective equipment on the job.

A)the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
B)the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) representatives
C)a manual laborer
D)an employer

Question 68

The log of work-related injuries and illnesses is filed:

A)under OSHA Form 300.
B)in the fitness-for-duty roster.
C)in the Federal Register.
D)by an employer's insurance company.

Question 69

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)considers investigation of catastrophes,fatalities,and accidents that result in hospitalization of five or more employees as a _____ priority.

A)first-level
B)second-level
C)third-level
D)fourth-level

Question 70

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may adjust penalties for violations depending on all of the following EXCEPT:

A)an employer's good faith.
B)an employer's ability to pay.
C)an employer's history of previous violations.
D)the size of an employer's business.

Question 71

The number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year is the _____.

A)illness rate
B)accident rate
C)incidence rate
D)safety rate

Question 72

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)considers investigation of valid employee complaints of alleged violations of standards or of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions as a ____ priority.

A)first-level
B)second-level
C)third-level
D)fourth-level

Question 73

Criticisms of Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's)enforcement of rules include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)OSHA standards are outdated.
B)OSHA both sets and enforces its own standards.
C)OSHA enforces unevenly from on political administration to the next.
D)OSHA is overly zealous.

Question 74

Employers with exemplary health and safety records may receive recognition under the ____.

A)Voluntary Protection Program
B)Strategic Partnership Program
C)Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program
D)Alliances Program

Question 75

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)considers inspection of imminent danger situations as a ____ priority.

A)first-level
B)second-level
C)third-level
D)fourth-level

Question 76

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may cite employers under all of the following violations EXCEPT:

A)willful violations.
B)serious violations.
C)other-than-serious violations.
D)minor violations.

Question 77

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)considers conducting special-emphasis inspections aimed at specific high-hazard industries,occupations,or substances that are injurious to health as a _____ priority.

A)first-level
B)second-level
C)third-level
D)fourth-level

Question 78

Strategic Partnership Programs (SPPs):

A)attempt to get employers to go beyond the basics of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) law and provide workers with better protection on the job.
B)allow employers to sidestep Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legislation.
C)are long-term agreements between employers and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) aimed at reducing serious workplace hazards and achieving a high level of worker safety and health.
D)cover only transportation-related industries.

Question 79

Injury and Illness Report form is also known as:

A)OSHA Form 300.
B)Company Roster.
C)NIOSH Form 200.
D)Federal Illness Roster.

Question 80

Penalties for violation of safety rules by employees are usually stated in the:

A)employee handbook.
B)appointment letter of the employees.
C)Federal Register.
D)Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) handbook.