Question 1

The safety technique that involves breaking a job down into basic elements,then rating each element for its potential for harm or injury is known as:
A)job design.
B)job hazard analysis technique.
C)job analysis.
D)hazard analysis.
E)technic of operations review.

Accepted Answer

The job hazard analysis technique involves breaking down a job into basic elements and evaluating each element for its potential to cause harm or injury. This analysis is used to identify and eliminate hazards before they occur, making it an important safety technique in many industries.

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary component of a safety awareness program?
A)Identifying and communicating hazards
B)Reinforcing safe practices
C)Promoting safety internationally
D)All of the above
E)Only "a" and "b"

Accepted Answer

All of the listed options are primary components of a safety awareness program.

Question 3

One common technique for reinforcing safe practices is implementing a _____________ to reward workers for their support and commitment to safety goals.
A)safety incentive program
B)safety management program
C)performance pay program
D)productivity incentive program
E)all of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

A safety incentive program is a common and effective technique used to reinforce safe practices by rewarding workers for their commitment to safety goals. This program encourages employees to prioritize safety in the workplace, which can lead to fewer accidents and injuries. Additionally, by incentivizing safety, workers are motivated to be more proactive in identifying and addressing potential safety hazards.

Question 4

Research by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada indicates that ________ workers have a higher incidence of time-loss injuries than any other age group.
A)women
B)younger
C)close to retirement
D)visible minority
E)physically disabled

Accepted Answer

Younger workers often have less experience and training, which can lead to a higher incidence of time-loss injuries compared to other age groups.

Question 5

What are the objectives of Pay Equity?

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Question 6

Define sexual harassment,identify and discuss the two major types of sexual harassment,and indicate four steps firms may take to ensure workplaces are free from sexual harassment.

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Question 7

Bill C-45 (the Westray Bill)increased the maximum consequences to organizations and anyone who directs the work of others to:
A)$25,000 fine.
B)$100,000 fine.
C)unlimited fines.
D)life imprisonment.
E)both "c" and "d."

Accepted Answer

Bill C-45 increased the maximum consequences to organizations and anyone who directs the work of others to unlimited fines and life imprisonment, so both "c" and "d" are correct.

Question 8

Reflecting the increasing diversity of Canadian society,many firms now indicate they have a policy of valuing diversity.Discuss how this is being practised and the implications for HRM.

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Question 9

Define discrimination.Differentiate between direct and indirect discrimination.Provide an example of each type of discrimination.

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Question 10

At a minimum,supervisors' duties to provide a safe workplace include all of the following,EXCEPT:
A)ask employees if they would be willing to comply with safety policies and practices.
B)identify the need for training for employees and themselves.
C)eliminate or at least reduce hazards.
D)understand and follow policies and practices related to working safely.
E)determine hazards that may exist.

Accepted Answer

Asking employees if they would be willing to comply with safety policies and practices is not a supervisor's duty to provide a safe workplace. Rather, it is the supervisor's responsibility to ensure that employees comply with safety policies and practices. The other options listed, such as identifying the need for training, eliminating or reducing hazards, understanding safety policies and practices, and determining hazards that may exist, are all necessary duties for supervisors to fulfill in order to provide a safe workplace.

Question 11

Employment equity legislation attempts to eliminate employment barriers to four designated groups.Demonstrate your knowledge of employment equity by identifying and briefly explaining who is included in each of the designated groups.

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Question 12

Increasingly,organizations are taking a strategic approach to occupational health and safety by:
A)focusing on legal compliance.
B)avoiding responsibility for worker health and safety.
C)holding employees responsible for safe operations.
D)adopting a values-based commitment to safe operations.
E)all of the abovE.

Accepted Answer

A values-based commitment to safe operations involves more than just following legal requirements or avoiding responsibility for worker safety. It means an organization has made a conscious decision to prioritize the safety and well-being of its employees as a core value and integrates this commitment into all aspects of its operations. This approach can lead to a more holistic and effective approach to occupational health and safety.

Question 13

Outline the legal framework of human resource management in Canada.

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Question 14

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)relates to the worker's:
A)right to refuse dangerous work.
B)right to know about known or foreseeable hazards in the workplace.
C)responsibility to follow safety rules and regulations.
D)right to participate in identifying and resolving job-related safety and health problems.
E)duty to report hazardous conditions.

Accepted Answer

WHMIS is a system that provides workers with information about hazardous materials they may be working with or around. This allows workers to know about potential hazards and take appropriate precautions to protect themselves.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right of Canadian workers?
A)Right to know about hazards in the workplace.
B)Right to participate in identifying job-related safety and health problems.
C)Right to refuse dangerous work.
D)Right to follow posted safety instructions.
E)All of the choices are fundamental rights of Canadian workers.

Accepted Answer

The right to follow posted safety instructions is not considered a fundamental right of Canadian workers as it is seen as a basic expectation and responsibility of every worker to follow established safety procedures and guidelines to ensure workplace safety. The other options listed are all considered fundamental rights of Canadian workers under the law.

Question 16

Workplace health and safety committees are __________ by the employer and employees at large (or union)to address health and safety issues in a workplace.
A)elected
B)randomly assigned
C)contracted
D)jointly appointed
E)none of the abovE.

Accepted Answer

Workplace health and safety committees are jointly appointed by the employer and employees at large (or union) to ensure representation of both parties and promote collaboration in addressing health and safety issues in a workplace.

Question 17

How many workplace fatalities were there in Canada in 2010?
A)Less than 100
B)More than 100 but less than 250
C)More than 250 but less than 750.
D)More than 1000.
E)More than 5000.

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Question 18

The first step of a technic of operations review analysis of an accident is to:
A)establish the facts surrounding the incident.
B)identify the basic elements of the joB.
C)rate each of the basic job elements for its hazard potential.
D)identify the single,systemic failure that most likely contributed to the incident.
E)identify the two or three secondary factors that likely contributed to the incident.

Accepted Answer

The first step of a technic of operations review analysis of an accident is to establish the facts surrounding the incident. This includes identifying the sequence of events, the people involved, the materials and equipment used, and any other relevant details pertaining to the incident. Once the facts are established, the analysis can move on to identifying the contributing factors and potential corrective actions.

Question 19

Employees have both rights and responsibilities with respect to workplace health and safety.Identify and briefly describe employees' rights and responsibilities that are protected by occupational health and safety legislation.

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Question 20

Safety in the workplace is based on the foundation of a(n):
A)external responsibility system.
B)government system.
C)internal responsibility system.
D)dangerous system.
E)worker at fault system.

Accepted Answer

The Internal Responsibility System (IRS) is a cornerstone of occupational health and safety in Canada. It means that everyone in a workplace - from employers to workers - has a role to play in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. The focus is on cooperation, communication, and prevention, with the understanding that workplace accidents and injuries are largely avoidable if hazards are identified and managed appropriately. External responsibility systems (A and B) assume that safety is the sole responsibility of regulatory bodies or external parties, while dangerous systems (D) prioritize productivity over safety, and worker-at-fault systems (E) blame workers for accidents without considering other contributing factors.

Quiz 2: The Legal Context for Hrm and Creating Safe and Healthy Workplaces

The safety technique that involves breaking a job down into basic elements,then rating each element for its potential for harm or injury is known as:

Which of the following is a primary component of a safety awareness program?

One common technique for reinforcing safe practices is implementing a _____________ to reward workers for their support and commitment to safety goals.

Research by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada indicates that ________ workers have a higher incidence of time-loss injuries than any other age group.

What are the objectives of Pay Equity?

Define sexual harassment,identify and discuss the two major types of sexual harassment,and indicate four steps firms may take to ensure workplaces are free from sexual harassment.

Bill C-45 (the Westray Bill) increased the maximum consequences to organizations and anyone who directs the work of others to:

Reflecting the increasing diversity of Canadian society,many firms now indicate they have a policy of valuing diversity.Discuss how this is being practised and the implications for HRM.

Define discrimination.Differentiate between direct and indirect discrimination.Provide an example of each type of discrimination.

At a minimum,supervisors' duties to provide a safe workplace include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Employment equity legislation attempts to eliminate employment barriers to four designated groups.Demonstrate your knowledge of employment equity by identifying and briefly explaining who is included in each of the designated groups.

Increasingly,organizations are taking a strategic approach to occupational health and safety by:

Outline the legal framework of human resource management in Canada.

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) relates to the worker's:

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right of Canadian workers?

Workplace health and safety committees are __________ by the employer and employees at large (or union) to address health and safety issues in a workplace.

How many workplace fatalities were there in Canada in 2010?

The first step of a technic of operations review analysis of an accident is to:

Employees have both rights and responsibilities with respect to workplace health and safety.Identify and briefly describe employees' rights and responsibilities that are protected by occupational health and safety legislation.

Safety in the workplace is based on the foundation of a(n) :