Question 1

Return on Investment (ROI) of safety programs is not a concern for safety managers.

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ROI of safety programs is a major concern for safety managers as they need to provide justification to management for the resources allocated to safety initiatives. Safety managers are often required to measure the cost-benefit of safety programs and demonstrate the ROI to ensure that safety programs continue to receive support and funding.

Question 2

Complex materials have introduced a whole new set of precautions into the realm of workplace safety.

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Complex materials, such as nanomaterials, require specific handling and protective equipment to ensure workplace safety. Therefore, they have introduced new precautions in the workplace.

Question 3

Organized labor did not play a crucial role in the development of the safety movement.

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Organized labor played a crucial role in the development of the safety movement, advocating for better working conditions, safety regulations, and workers' rights. This led to significant changes in workplace safety practices, including the creation of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in 1971.

Question 4

The National Safety Council is a broad-based safety organization that has members only from industry.

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The National Safety Council is a broad-based safety organization that has members from various industries, as well as government agencies, educational institutions, and other organizations.

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the three most significant events in the history of the safety and health movement?&#10;A) Asbestos menace&#10;B) Hawk's nest tragedy&#10;C) Bhopal tragedies&#10;D) All of the above

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All three events mentioned (asbestos menace, Hawk's nest tragedy, Bhopal tragedies) are widely considered to be significant milestones in the history of the safety and health movement. 
- Asbestos became a major occupational hazard in the early 1900s, leading to widespread illness and death among workers who handled the material without proper protection. Efforts to regulate the use of asbestos and protect workers began in the 1970s and continue to this day. 
- The Hawk's Nest tragedy, which occurred in the 1930s when workers were exposed to high levels of silica dust while building a hydroelectric plant, helped draw public attention to the importance of controlling workplace hazards and led to calls for stronger government oversight. 
- The Bhopal tragedies in 1984, when a gas leak from a pesticide plant killed thousands of people and caused long-term health problems for many more, highlighted the need for more stringent safety measures in the chemical industry and increased awareness of the global impact of environmental disasters.

Question 6

Failure maximization is one of the widely used accident prevention techniques.

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Failure minimization is the widely used accident prevention technique, where efforts are made to reduce or eliminate the probability of failure in systems and procedures.

Question 7

There is evidence of occupational safety and health efforts as far back as the time of the Egyptian pharaohs.

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Yes, there is evidence of occupational safety and health efforts in ancient Egypt as far back as the time of the pharaohs, including the use of protective equipment and measures to prevent injury and illness in various occupations.

Question 8

The integrated approach involves practitioners working together to predict, control, identify, and correct safety and health problems.

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The statement is true. The integrated approach involves collaboration between various practitioners, such as occupational health and safety professionals, engineers, medical professionals, and management, to identify and eliminate workplace hazards, promote worker health and safety, and continuously improve the safety and health management system. This approach enables a comprehensive and coordinated effort to address workplace safety and health issues.

Question 9

Which of the following is a milestone in the development of the safety movement in the United States?&#10;A) Passage of OSHA&#10;B) First recorded safety program&#10;C) Creation of the Bureau of Mines&#10;D) All of the above are milestones

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All of the options provided have played a significant role in the development of the safety movement in the United States. 
- The passage of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) in 1970 created guidelines and standards for workplace safety and health. 
- The first recorded safety program dates back to the early 1900s and was implemented by the Pennsylvania Railroad. This marked the beginning of formal safety programs in the workplace. 
- The creation of the Bureau of Mines in 1910 was aimed at reducing accidents and fatalities in the mining industry, which was one of the most dangerous occupations at the time.

Question 10

Which of the following health problems associated with the workplace contributed to the development of the safety and health movement?&#10;A) Lung disease&#10;B) Mercury poisoning&#10;C) Both a and b

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Both lung disease and mercury poisoning were major health problems in the workplace during the Industrial Revolution and were key factors that contributed to the development of the safety and health movement. Workers in industries such as coal mining and textile manufacturing were exposed to dust, fumes, and other airborne pollutants that caused lung diseases such as black lung and silicosis. Mercury poisoning was also common in various industries where workers were exposed to mercury vapors, such as in the production of hats, mirrors, and thermometers. The resulting health problems led to increased awareness and advocacy for safer working conditions and the development of laws and regulations to protect workers' health and safety.

Question 11

Today's largest organization, devoted to safety and health practices, is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Question 12

The Foster Wheeler study established the link between:&#10;A) Bloodborne pathogens and workplace safety&#10;B) Safety and productivity&#10;C) Slip and fall accidents and workers' compensation costs&#10;D) None of the above

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Question 13

The safety and health team of a large company may include:&#10;A) Dietitian&#10;B) Radiation specialist&#10;C) Psychologist&#10;D) All of the above

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Question 14

Tragedies have changed the face of the safety movement at different times in the United States.

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Question 15

Early safety programs that were based on the &#34;Three E's of Safety&#34; are which of the following?&#10;A) Education, Energy, and Engineering&#10;B) Education, Enforcement, and Engineering&#10;C) Engineering, Effort, and Efficiency&#10;D) Efficiency, Engineering, and Employees

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Question 16

Total Safety Management (TSM) encourages organizations to take a holistic approach to safety management.

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Question 17

The concern for safety and health began during the Industrial Revolution.

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Question 18

The safety and health movement today is characterized by professionalization and integration.

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Question 19

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a nongovernmental public service organization.

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Question 20

U.S. companies are responsible for the safety and health of their employees.

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Deck 1: Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now