Question 1

Broken limbs, sprains, or influenza are generally not considered disabilities under the ADA.

Accepted Answer

They are considered temporary, nonchronic impairments that are short in duration and are usually not considered disabilities under the act.

Question 2

The OSHA standard most frequently violated by employers is the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Accepted Answer

Employers typically violate the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard more frequently than any other OSHA standard.

Question 3

The health of the workforce has been increasing as workers choose more healthy lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

Unhealthy lifestyles of the workforce have placed them at high risk for a number of mental and physical problems.

Question 4

It is not necessary to train all employees on how to deal with hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

It is critical to train all employees on how to deal with hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Question 5

One of the leading causes of workplace accidents is unsafe behavior on the part of employees.

Accepted Answer

Unsafe behaviors are a leading cause of accidents according to research cited in the text.

Question 6

The ADA makes it impossible for firms to prescreen individuals for lower-back disorders.

Accepted Answer

The ADA permits employers to require job-related physical exams after a conditional job offer has been made, thus giving employers the opportunity to prescreen for lower-back disorders.

Question 7

Costs associated with workplace injuries and illnesses include increased insurance cost, production delays, and the cost for replacement workers.

Accepted Answer

Costs associated with workplace injuries and illnesses include medical and insurance costs,
workers' compensation, survivor benefits, lost wages, damaged equipment and materials, production delays, other workers' time losses, selection and training costs for replacement workers, and accident reporting.

Question 8

Repetitive motion disorders have not been a problem for white-collar workers.

Accepted Answer

About 41 percent of white-collar workers have suffered significant symptoms of repetitive strain in their necks or arms.

Question 9

Employers can combat substance abuse at the workplace by screening out applicants and discharging employees who have been identified as substance abusers.

Accepted Answer

Employers can legally combat substance abuse in their workplaces by screening out applicants and discharging employees who have been identified as substance abusers.

Question 10

Physical fitness training can effectively prevent repetitive motion disorders in some cases.

Accepted Answer

Research cited in the text supports this.

Question 11

Safety incentive programs are not an effective way to reduce accident rates.

Accepted Answer

Safety incentive programs have been found to work quite well in reducing accident rates.

Question 12

Companies with two or more employees are subject to routine OSHA inspections.

Accepted Answer

Companies must have 10 or more employees to be subject to routine OSHA inspections.

Question 13

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration develops and enforces health and safety standards and hears appeals from employers who wish to contest its rulings.

Accepted Answer

Appeals are heard by Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC).

Question 14

Training new employees on safe and proper job procedures can reduce accident rates.

Accepted Answer

Employers who provide all new employees with training on safe and proper job procedures experience fewer accidents.

Question 15

Employers who violate safety and health regulations can be held liable for criminal charges.

Accepted Answer

In addition to being issued large fines, employers who violate safety and health regulations can be held liable for criminal charges.

Question 16

Personality testing is infrequently used to screen out individuals with accident-prone tendencies.

Accepted Answer

Many organizations use personality tests to screen out individuals with accident-prone tendencies.

Question 17

Companies can be penalized up to $70,000 for each willful violation of OSHA regulations.

Accepted Answer

Willful violations (i.e., those that an employer intentionally and knowingly commits) carry a penalty of up to $70,000 for each offense.

Question 18

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts health and safety research and suggests new standards and updates previous ones.

Accepted Answer

NIOSH conducts health and safety research and suggests new standards and updates previous ones.

Question 19

The greatest number of lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have been lodged by individuals with AIDS.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with back impairments have filed the most lawsuits under the ADA.

Question 20

Chemical companies and construction companies are not subject to inspection unless they employ 15 or more employees.

Accepted Answer

High-hazard industries, such as manufacturing firms, chemical companies, and construction companies, are subject to inspections regardless of the number of employees.

Quiz 13: Meeting Employee Safety and Health Needs