Question 1

The employee assistance program is designed to maintain or improve employee health before problems arise.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Slips and falls result in less then 5% of all accidental workplace accidents.

Accepted Answer

Slips and falls actually account for over 20% of all workplace injuries according to the National Safety Council.

Question 3

The Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act requires employers to solicit input from non-managerial healthcare workers regarding the identification,evaluation,and selection of safer medical devices.

Accepted Answer

The Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 requires employers to solicit input from non-managerial healthcare workers regarding the identification, evaluation, and selection of safer medical devices to help prevent needle-stick injuries and other sharps-related injuries. This requirement helps to ensure that healthcare workers who are directly involved in using medical devices have a say in selecting devices that are safer and easier to use.

Question 4

Employees that are addicted to legal substances and prescription drugs are considered disabled under the ADA.

Accepted Answer

The ADA considers employees with substance abuse disorders or drug addiction as having a disability if they meet certain conditions, such as if the drugs are prescribed to them or if their addiction substantially limits major life activities. However, it is important to note that the ADA does not protect employees who are currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs.

Question 5

Organizations should limit the number of safety inspections they conduct in the workplace without the expertise and supervision of an OSHA inspector.

Accepted Answer

Organizations should not limit the number of safety inspections they conduct in the workplace, even without the expertise and supervision of an OSHA inspector. Inspections help identify and address potential hazards, improve safety measures, and prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. While OSHA inspections can be helpful, organizations should take proactive steps to ensure safety on their own.

Quiz 14: Safety, Health, and Security in Healthcare Organizations

The employee assistance program is designed to maintain or improve employee health before problems arise.

Slips and falls result in less then 5% of all accidental workplace accidents.

The Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act requires employers to solicit input from non-managerial healthcare workers regarding the identification,evaluation,and selection of safer medical devices.

Employees that are addicted to legal substances and prescription drugs are considered disabled under the ADA.

Organizations should limit the number of safety inspections they conduct in the workplace without the expertise and supervision of an OSHA inspector.