Question 1

OSHA has produced voluntary advisory guidelines relating to workplace violence.

Accepted Answer

OSHA has indeed produced voluntary advisory guidelines to address the prevention of workplace violence. These guidelines are intended to provide practical recommendations for employers and employees to improve workplace safety and prevent incidents of violence.

Question 2

Management should share violence-prevention evaluation reports with all employees.

Accepted Answer

Sharing violence-prevention evaluation reports with all employees can help create a culture of safety and increase awareness about potential risks and how to prevent them. It also shows a commitment to addressing workplace violence and involving all staff in the process.

Question 3

A violent act cannot be considered an on-the-job incident when it is committed away from the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A violent act can still be considered an on-the-job incident if it is related to the victim's work, even if it occurs away from the traditional workplace setting.

Question 4

A management program relating to safety and health in the workplace has what elements?&#10;A) Management commitment/employee involvement&#10;B) Worksite analysis&#10;C) Employee survey&#10;D) A and B

Accepted Answer

A management program relating to safety and health in the workplace should have both management commitment and employee involvement (A) as well as worksite analysis (B). An employee survey (C) may be a helpful tool in identifying areas of improvement, but it is not a necessary element of a management program.

Question 5

It is not important that the employees act prudently to prevent harm to other employees and/or customers.

Accepted Answer

It is important for employees to act prudently to prevent harm to other employees and/or customers. This helps ensure a safe and healthy working environment, and prevents potential liabilities and legal issues for the company.

Question 6

Almost 40 percent of all violent acts in the workplace are committed by males.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 40% of all workplace violence incidents involve males as the perpetrators.

Question 7

High-risk occupations in terms of workplace violence are:&#10;A) Taxi cab drivers&#10;B) Police/security officers&#10;C) Retail workers&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three occupations are typically at a higher risk of experiencing workplace violence due to factors such as working alone or in high-stress environments, interacting with the public, and handling money.

Question 8

Preventing workplace violence is a natural extension of the responsibilities of safety and health professionals.

Accepted Answer

Safety and health professionals are responsible for identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the workplace, and developing strategies to prevent or mitigate those hazards, including the risk of workplace violence. Therefore, preventing workplace violence is a natural extension of their responsibilities.

Question 9

Conflict/anger management will prevent violent acts from outsiders and protect employees from each other.

Accepted Answer

Conflict/anger management can help reduce the likelihood of violent acts by improving how individuals handle disagreements and emotions internally, but it cannot guarantee prevention of violent acts from outsiders or completely protect employees from each other, as there are numerous external factors and individual behaviors that it cannot control.

Question 10

Which of the following are elements that are used by employers to reduce the risk of workplace violence?&#10;A) Natural surveillance&#10;B) Establishment of territory&#10;C) Administrative controls&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the given elements - natural surveillance, establishment of territory, and administrative controls - are used by employers to reduce the risk of workplace violence. Natural surveillance involves ensuring good visibility and lighting in the workplace to deter potential attackers. Establishment of territory involves creating physical barriers, such as ID checks or guards at entrances, to control access and prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the workplace. Administrative controls involve creating policies and rules that clearly define expectations for workplace behavior and the consequences of violating those expectations. Overall, all of these elements work in concert to create a safer work environment for employees.

Question 11

The voluntary advisory guidelines are aimed specifically at the night retail industry. They provide an excellent framework that can be used in other industries.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Employee rights are protected by employment contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and civil rights statutes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

When dealing with violent incidents on the job, it is important to remember that even the perpetrator has rights.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following defines workplace violence?&#10;A) Intentional battery, rape, or homicide during the course of employment&#10;B) Violent acts, behavior, or threat that occur in the workplace&#10;C) Human reaction to threatening situations at work&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

How many individuals are direct victims of some form of violent crime in the workplace every year?&#10;A) 1 million&#10;B) 1.5 million&#10;C) 2 million&#10;D) 2.5 million

Accepted Answer

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Deck 17: Violence in the Workplace