Deck 12: Safe, Secure and Productive Workplaces

Question 1

There is an indirect relationship between obesity and the number of workers' compensation claims,lost workdays,medical claims costs,and indemnity claims costs.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury is called the Job Hazard Evaluation Method.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Stop-smoking campaigns are a prime early example of wellness campaigns in the workplace.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

CEOs are key players in promoting occupational health and safety given their close proximity,influence upon,and ability to monitor workers' health and safety practices.

Question 5

Stemming from the Ham Royal Commission Report,the IRS assigns direct responsibility for health and safety to each person in an organization.

Question 6

The workers' compensation scheme is a no-fault system where workers whose employers are registered with the workers' compensation board give up the right to sue their employers for injuries or fatalities sustained in an accident suffered in the course of employment in return for benefits received from the workers' compensation insurance fund.

Question 7

An employer charged with an occupational health and safety offence will need to prove that it exercised "due Diligence" in meeting its legal obligations by demonstrating that it recognized the potential for harm,developed a system to prevent the harm from occurring,and took reasonable steps to ensure that the system was working.

Question 8

Workers also have the right to refuse unsafe work,giving them a sense of empowerment in respect of their own health and safety.

Question 9

Enforcement of occupational health and safety laws is within the domain of the ministries of health using a system of inspections,investigations,prosecutions,and penalties,including fines and imprisonment.

Question 10

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)is a Canada-wide system designed to give employers and workers information about hazardous materials in the workplace.

Question 11

Like other aspects of the employment relationship,employee safety is regulated by provincial/territorial governments,depending on jurisdiction.

Question 12

The keys to an effective IRS include: Safety First and Safety Always;Safety is Everyone's Responsibility;and,Safe Work is Effective Work.

Question 13

Joint Health and Safety Committees are mandated in all jurisdictions,although workplaces with very few workers may be exempted from a formal committee requirement.

Question 14

Healthier workers are happier and more productive workers.

Question 15

Most accidents are not preventable.

Question 16

Investments in workplace health and safety produce considerable returns for an employer's bottom line.

Question 17

Poor work ethics,unsuitable workspaces,and unsuitable job processes are prime ergonomically based factors contributing to musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs).

Question 18

The foundation of occupational health and safety legislation in Canada is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Question 19

An unsafe act is directly attributable to human error.

Question 20

Laws that authorize government to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards,administrative requirements,and enforcement mechanisms in respect of the workplace are called Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

Question 21

One staggering statistic from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association suggests that workers under too much stress are ________ more likely to develop cancer.

A)2 times
B)3 times
C)4 times
D)5 times

Question 22

Ergonomics Canada suggests that all of the following signs might indicate that your workplace is in need of ergonomic redesign EXCEPT

A)Low rates of absenteeism and worker turnover.
B)Employees are experiencing soft-tissue injuries.
C)A high number of mistakes or requirement for rework due to reduced quality.
D)Poor or declining productivity over the course of a shift.

Question 23

Workers exposed to unhealthy and unsafe work environments are ________ more likely to suffer from drug or alcohol addiction.

A)2 times
B)3 times
C)4 times
D)5 times

Question 24

In what year did comprehensive occupational health and safety legislation emerge in Canada?

A)1960
B)1965
C)1970
D)1976

Question 25

The Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act define workplace violence as all of the following EXCEPT

A)The exercise of physical force by a person against a worker,in a workplace,that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker.
B)An attempt to exercise physical force again against a worker,in a workplace,that could cause physical injury to the worker.
C)A statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker,in a workplace,that could cause physical injury to the worker.
D)A statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat,in a workplace,that could result in injury to the worker.

Question 26

Workplace violence does not create a liability for the employer in the criminal law or human rights law arenas.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion as to what employers can do to prevent workplace violence from occurring in their organization?

A)Identify a few factors that contribute to workplace violence.
B)Monitor,review,and revise the workplace violence prevention measures in the workplace as necessary.
C)Attempt to resolve all cases of workplace violence and,failing this,appoint a competent person to investigate the matter.
D)Secure top management commitment and worker participation.

Question 28

Jobs that place unreasonable demands and pressures on employees and jobs where workers feel they have little control or influence over their work are far more likely to produce stressed out and burned-out employees.

Question 29

The most recent report by Statistics Canada stated that there were more than _________ incidents of violence in the workplace in Canada in 2004.

A)112,000
B)243,000
C)356,000
D)478,000

Question 30

Experience tells us that employers who implement wellness programs will receive a return on their investment of __________ for every dollar spent.

A)$.50-$1.00
B)$.75-$2.50
C)$1.15-$6.15
D)$2.50-$8.95

Question 31

Workplace violence normally occurs between two employees.

Question 32

___________ is directly attributable to human error.

A)A violation of safety policies
B)An unsafe act
C)A practical joke
D)Horseplay

Question 33

More than ________ workers die in work-related accidents every year in Canada.

A)900
B)1,200
C)1,800
D)2,500

Question 34

Research indicates that _________ of victims of domestic violence are victimized at work.

A)30%
B)40%
C)50%
D)70%

Question 35

In the federal sector,employers with more than ________ employees must also establish a policy committee,which acts as a central joint health and safety committee with overarching responsibility for workplace health and safety.

A)100
B)200
C)300
D)500

Question 36

Fragrances and scented products in the workplace can be considered a health and safety concern.

Question 37

The Conference Board of Canada calculates that every smoker costs his or her employer approximately ________ per year in increased absenteeism,lost productivity,increased group benefit insurance costs,and increased facility maintenance.

A)$1,000
B)$1,500
C)$2,000
D)$2,500

Question 38

Workplace violence is any act in which a worker is abused,threatened,intimidated,or assaulted in the course of his or her employment.

Question 39

The human rights aspect of substance abuse must be

A)Held paramount.
B)Considered most important due to privacy requirements.
C)Balanced with an employer's obligations under health and safety laws to maintain a healthy and safe workplace for all employees.
D)Considered less important than an employer's obligations under health and safety laws to maintain a healthy and safe workplace for all employees.

Question 40

Employees with four lifestyle risk factors (sedentary,overweight,smoker,high alcohol intake)are absent _______ more often than those without the risk factors.

A)20 percent
B)30 percent
C)40 percent
D)50 percent

Question 41

Employer programs that attempt to instill symbolic and substantive changes in the organization's emphasis on safety are called ___________.

A)WHMIS programs
B)safety awareness programs
C)job hazard analysis programs
D)workers' compensation programs

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to higher rates of workplace accidents or injuries?

A)Jobs that are interesting and challenging
B)Fatigue
C)Excessive worker stress
D)Physically demanding tasks

Question 43

Ergonomics is the science of creating a proper fit between people and their work.Which of the following is NOT considered in ergonomics?

A)Comfort
B)Person-job fit
C)Ease of use
D)Aesthetics

Question 44

Obese employees spend ________ on health services and ________ on medications than people of health weight.

A)more;less
B)more;more
C)less;more
D)more;the same

Question 45

Investments in workplace health and safety produce

A)Considerable bureaucratic red tape for employers.
B)Minimal returns for an employer's bottom line.
C)Considerable returns for an employer's bottom line.
D)Minimal administrative disruption to administer.

Question 46

A key aspect of an effective IRS is a

A)Joint health and safety committee.
B)Employer health and safety committee.
C)Employee health and safety committee.
D)Union health and safety committee

Question 47

A breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury is called

A)WHMIS
B)Safety Awareness Program
C)Job Hazard Analysis Technique
D)Workers' Compensation Program

Question 48

Employers have a(n)__________ duty to provide workers with a safe and healthy place to work.

A)moral
B)ethical
C)legal
D)expected

Question 49

What is a no-fault system where workers whose employers are registered,give up the right to sue their employers for injuries or fatalities sustained in an accident suffered in the course of employment in return for benefits received from a fund?

A)WHMIS
B)Safety Awareness Compensation Program
C)Job Hazard Analysis Program
D)Workers' Compensation Program

Question 50

Healthy workers are all of the following EXCEPT

A)Less apt to expect accidents or injuries at work.
B)Happier and more productive.
C)Less likely to be absent or contribute to turnover.
D)Less prone to causing or suffering accidents or injuries at work.

Question 51

Which of the following groups do NOT have higher rates of workplace accidents or injuries?

A)Men
B)Youths aged 15-24
C)Immigrant workers
D)White-collar workers

Question 52

Stemming from the Ham Royal Commission,what assigns direct responsibility for health and safety to each person in an organization?

A)International responsibility system.
B)Interdependent responsibility system.
C)Independent responsibility system.
D)Internal responsibility system.

Question 53

A physical hazard or inadequate safety programs,policy,or training that poses a risk to the health and safety of workers is ____________.

A)an unsafe act
B)bullying
C)horseplay
D)an unsafe condition

Question 54

Workplace violence most commonly occurs at the hands of all of the following EXCEPT

A)Customers
B)Patients
C)Co-workers
D)Family members

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a cost to the employer for every smoker in a workplace?

A)Increased productivity
B)Increased absenteeism
C)Increased group benefit insurance costs
D)Increased facility maintenance

Question 56

Workplace violence can create liability for the employer in many legal arenas,including all of the following EXCEPT

A)In civil law in the form of actions citing negligence.
B)In criminal law under the amendments to the Criminal Code enacted by Bill C-32.
C)In human-rights law in respect of the employer's responsibility to maintain a workplace free from harassment.
D)In regard to the employer's obligations to take all reasonable precautions to protect its employees pursuant to occupational health and safety legislation.

Question 57

A system within an organization where every person has direct responsibility for health and safety as an essential part of his or her job is called

A)International responsibility system.
B)Internal responsibility system.
C)Independent responsibility system.
D)Interdependent responsibility system.

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a reason for employers to provide employee wellness programs?

A)Healthier workers are more competitive on the external job market.
B)Healthier workers are happier and more productive.
C)Healthier workers are absent less frequently.
D)Healthier workers are less likely to become ill or injured.

Question 59

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation authorizes

A)Employers to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards.
B)Governments to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards.
C)Individual committees to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards.
D)Unions to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards.

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT an effect of workplace violence on an organization?

A)Decreased absenteeism
B)Increased sick leave costs
C)Increased turnover
D)Decreased productivity

Question 61

A job that cannot be done safely should not be done.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A)Safety First and Safety Always
B)Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 62

It has been said that bullying is _____________ harassment.

A)status-conscious
B)status-blind
C)power-related
D)powerless

Question 63

Keys to an effective Internal Responsibility System include all of the following EXCEPT

A)Safety First and Safety Always
B)Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 64

To meets its obligations,the management team must meet a standard of due diligence when it comes to worker safety.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A)Safety First and Safety Always
B)Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 65

What is the law that authorizes government to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards,administrative requirements,and enforcement mechanisms in respect of the workplace?

A)Occupational Hale and Hearty Legislation
B)Health and Safety Act of Canada
C)Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
D)Professional Health and Safety Legislation

Question 66

Regardless of a bully's personal characteristics,bullies are characterized by a pervasive pattern of all of the following EXCEPT

A)Grandiosity and self-importance.
B)Need to always be right.
C)Need for admiration.
D)Lack of empathy.

Question 67

What is an early example (in the 1970s)of an employee wellness campaign?

A)Stop-drinking campaigns
B)Stop-drug use campaigns
C)Stop-horseplay campaigns
D)Stop-smoking campaigns

Question 68

The foundation of occupational health and safety legislation in Canada is the ________.

A)CRA
B)IRS
C)OHS
D)CHS

Question 69

Experience dictates that there are no shortcuts to work.Dangerous work increases the potential for accidents.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A)Safety First and Safety Always
B)Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 70

Which of the following employee behaviours' costs the employer more?

A)Excessive alcohol consumption
B)Sedentary lifestyle
C)Smoking
D)Alcohol consumption

Question 71

Accidents are time consuming and expensive,and should be considered an unacceptable cost of production.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A)Safety First and Safety Always
B)Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 72

Which is NOT a common employee wellness program at the workplace?

A)Providing healthy foods in cafeterias and vending machines.
B)On-site health screening.
C)Stress management training.
D)Personal trainer sessions at your home.

Question 73

Delta Hotels implemented a healthy workplace environment based on "responsibility," which resulted in __________ turnover rate.

A)a greatly reduced
B)an increased
C)no change in its
D)a reduced

Question 74

What is the leading cause of short-and long-term disability costs?

A)Workplace physical injury
B)Non-workplace physical injury
C)Physical illness
D)Mental illness

Question 75

What report promoted the notion of a system of shared internal responsibility for workplace health and safety by all workplace stakeholders?

A)Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Workers.
B)Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Workers in Mines.
C)Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Employees.
D)Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety in Employment.

Question 76

There is a direct positive relationship between employee obesity and all of the following EXCEPT

A)The number of worker's compensation claims
B)Employee loyalty
C)Lost workdays
D)Medical claims costs

Question 77

It is tempting to think that dangerous work practices may produce faster results in the short term,this perception is not accurate.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A)Safety First and Safety Always
B)Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 78

Each manager,supervisor,and worker has direct responsibility for ensuring safe practices throughout the workplace,every hour of every working day.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A)Safety First and Safety Always
B)Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 79

If members of a management team fail to provide a safe workplace for workers,there are legal and personal consequences.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A)Safety First and Safety Always
B)Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 80

Which of the following is NOT an example of psychosocial hazards at the workplace?

A)Poor work design
B)Poor management
C)Pay inequity
D)Unsatisfactory work conditions