Deck 10: Protecting Safety and Health

Question 1

Penalties imposed by OSHA generally range from $5000 to ________ but can go higher in some cases.

A) $20,000
B) $35,000
C) $50,000
D) $70,000

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Under OSHA, employers with ________ or more employees must maintain records of and report occupational injuries and occupational illnesses.

A) 5
B) 11
C) 25
D) 100

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A safety oriented culture exhibits ________.

A) teamwork involving safety
B) communication and collaboration on safety matters
C) assignment of critical functions to specific individuals
D) All of the above.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When a complaint indicates the possibility of imminent danger, OSHA conducts an inspection within ________.

A) 5 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 3 days
D) 5 days

Question 5

Each year there are roughly ________ cases of workplace accidents per 100 full-time workers in the United States.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 9

Question 6

All of the following are basic causes of workplace accidents except:

A) chance occurrences.
B) unsafe conditions.
C) unsafe behavior by employees.
D) weather-related accidents.

Question 7

The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to ________.

A) administer the act and to set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the U.S.
B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve human resources
C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons
D) to prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among all employees

Question 8

What term is used to describe any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment?

A) occupational injury
B) workers' compensation
C) chronic illness
D) occupational illness

Question 9

Unsafe acts can be reduced through all of the following methods except:

A) job rotation.
B) screening.
C) training.
D) incentive programs.

Question 10

Which department enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

A) Department of Health Services
B) Department of Labor
C) Department of Financial Services
D) Economic Development Department

Question 11

All of the following types of organizations are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act except:

A) federal agencies.
B) hospitals.
C) schools.
D) self-employed persons.

Question 12

Improperly guarded equipment, defective equipment, hazardous procedures, and improper ventilation are all examples of ________.

A) chance occurrences
B) unsafe conditions
C) unsafe storage
D) weather-related accidents

Question 13

Which of the following is not a basis for reducing and preventing accidents at work?

A) reducing unsafe conditions
B) reducing unsafe acts
C) training employees
D) hiring non-accident-prone workers

Question 14

Which of the following should you do when you have an OSHA inspection?

A) accompany the inspector and take detailed notes
B) establish the focus and scope of the planned inspection
C) refer the inspector to your OSHA coordinator
D) All of the above.

Question 15

Which of the following factors contributes to accidents at work?

A) unsafe conditions
B) safety climate
C) stress
D) All of the above.

Question 16

When managers reduce unsafe acts through selection, it means that they ________.

A) identify a trait associated with work-place accidents and then screen candidates on this trait
B) rotate employees through different positions
C) offer incentives to employee teams with low accident rates
D) respond to employee suggestions to improve possible problem areas

Question 17

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's top priority for inspection?

A) investigating the occurrence of a fatality
B) inspecting a cite where there is an imminent danger situation
C) conducting random inspections and re-inspections
D) investigating employee complaints of alleged violations

Question 18

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's lowest priority for inspection?

A) investigating the occurrence of a fatality
B) inspecting a cite where there is an imminent danger situations
C) conducting follow-up inspections
D) conducting a special-emphasis inspection aimed at a high-hazard industry

Question 19

When managers identify a trait associated with work-place accidents and then use this trait as part of the selection process for new hires, they are using ________ to reduce unsafe acts.

A) job rotation
B) screening
C) training
D) incentive programs

Question 20

The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is to ________.

A) administer the act and to set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the U.S.
B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve human resources
C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons
D) to prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees

Question 21

Which of the following may require respirators?

A) lead-based paint
B) asbestos
C) radon
D) mold

Question 22

Employees who wish to lower their job stress should follow all of the following suggestions except:

A) building pleasant, cooperative relationships with as many of your colleagues as you can.
B) putting off dealing with distasteful problems. C finding time every day for detachment and relaxation.
D) creating realistic goals and deadlines for yourself, and set regular progress reviews.

Question 23

Which of the following is a possible consequence suffered by an employee faced with serious levels of job stress?

A) increased occurrence of headaches and other physical symptoms
B) increased absenteeism
C) increased grievances
D) increased health care costs

Question 24

Warnings from boss are a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage of alcoholism?

A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering

Question 25

Reduced job efficiency is a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage of alcoholism?

A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering

Question 26

A drug-free workplace program includes how many components?

A) 5
B) 3
C) 6
D) 4

Question 27

All of the following are components of a drug-free workplace program except:

A) a drug-free workplace policy.
B) supervisor training.
C) employee education.
D) all of the above Should this be that all of the above ARE components of a drug-free workplace?

Question 28

Which of the following is not a consequence suffered by an employer when employees experience high levels of job stress?

A) increased occurrence of headaches and other physical symptoms
B) increased absenteeism
C) increased grievances
D) increased health care costs

Question 29

Which of the following is a personal factor that can influence perceptions of stress?

A) work schedule
B) pace of work
C) workaholic personality
D) noise

Question 30

Alcoholism among employees results in a(n) ________.

A) increase in on-the-job accidents
B) increase in job satisfaction
C) increase in on-the-job absenteeism
D) decrease in off-the-job accident rate

Question 31

Noticeably reduced performance is a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage of alcoholism?

A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering

Question 32

All of the following are symptoms of employees in the middle stage of alcoholism except:

A) frequent absences.
B) anxiety.
C) untrue statements.
D) mood swings.

Question 33

Accidents are a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage of alcoholism?

A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering

Question 34

Which of the following is an external factor that can lead to job stress?

A) workaholic personality
B) pessimism
C) locus of control
D) job security

Question 35

Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of possible alcoholism in an employee?

A) domestic problems
B) avoidance of fellow employees
C) lying
D) tardiness

Question 36

All of the following are symptoms of employees in the advanced stage of alcoholism except:

A) drinking on the job
B) blackouts and frequent forgetfulness
C) resignation
D) violent outbursts

Question 37

Research estimates that the cost of health care is nearly ________ higher for high-stress workers then for workers with less stress.

A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 100%

Question 38

Basically incompetent performance is a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage of alcoholism?

A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering

Question 39

Missed deadlines are a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage of alcoholism?

A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering

Question 40

Which of the following is a type of workplace exposure hazard?

A) chemicals
B) excessive noise
C) temperature extremes
D) All of the above.

Question 41

Which of the following workplace concerns creates costs to the employer from higher health insurance, higher fire insurance, increased absenteeism, and reduced productivity?

A) smoking
B) alcoholism
C) drug use
D) AIDS

Question 42

Burnout can be reduced by ________.

A) hiring more employees
B) removing the stressors that caused it initially
C) thinking about your work
D) Both B and C.

Question 43

Most workplace violence by employees were ________.

A) predictable
B) avoidable
C) homicides
D) Both A and B.

Question 44

________ means taking advantage of a facility's natural or architectural features in order to minimize security problems.

A) Mechanical security
B) Organizational security
C) Natural security
D) Architectural security

Question 45

Many mailrooms now use special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail. This is an example of using ________ to minimize security problems.

A) mechanical security
B) organizational security
C) natural security
D) pre-existing security

Question 46

________ is defined as the total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal.

A) Depression
B) Job stress
C) An anxiety attack
D) Burnout

Question 47

Even if the employee was treated easily with first aid, employers must report the occupational injury.

Question 48

Which of the following is not a symptom of burnout?

A) displeasure
B) irritability
C) entrapment
D) resentment

Question 49

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

Question 50

Which of the following is not a step an employer can take to protect itself from terror attacks?

A) check mail carefully
B) prepare evacuation plans
C) identify ahead of time a lean "crisis organization"
D) all of the above Should this be that all of the above ARE ways an employer can protect itself?

Question 51

Warning signs like sad moods, irritability, and loss of appetite are symptoms of ________.

A) alcoholism
B) depression
C) stress
D) None of the above.

Question 52

Burnout occurs in employees with high-stress at work ________.

A) spontaneously
B) immediately
C) gradually over time
D) never for those employees who are not burnout-prone

Question 53

Common clues for identifying potentially violent employees include ________.

A) an act of violence off the job
B) sexually aggressive behavior
C) chronic complaining and the raising of frequent, unreasonable grievances
D) All of the above.

Question 54

OSHA's standards are vague which has made them difficult to enforce.

Question 55

Abusive behavior, threats, and intimidation are signs of ________.

A) depression
B) bullying
C) stress
D) impending disaster

Question 56

All of the following is true of smoking employees except:

A) smokers are less healthy than non-smokers.
B) smokers are absent more than non-smokers.
C) smokers make less disability claims than non-smokers.
D) smoker make more expensive health claims than non-smokers.

Question 57

All of the following are recommendations regarding computer monitor health problems except:

A) employees should take a 3-5 minute break every 20-40 minutes and use time for other tasks.
B) reduce glare.
C) give a preplacement vision exam to ensure properly corrected vision.
D) all of the above Should this be that all of the above ARE recommendations regarding computer monitor health?

Question 58

Which of the following groups can employers legally discriminate against?

A) women
B) men over 50
C) smokers
D) people with AIDS

Question 59

Of all females who were murdered at work, what percentage were killed by someone who was known to the victim?

A) 25
B) 75
C) 35
D) 45

Question 60

Which of the following safety concerns only became a top priority of employers following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

A) workplace violence
B) physical asset security
C) employee selection and screening
D) internet security

Question 61

OSHA claims that safety incentive programs do not cut down on accidents but only on injury reporting.

Question 62

Depressed people tend to have worse safety records.

Question 63

Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is considered third in OSHA's priority list.

Question 64

When it comes to safety, habitual safe behavior is better than a thinking employee.

Question 65

The OSHA inspection is usually unannounced.

Question 66

Safety audits measure injury and illness statistics, workers' compensation costs, and vehicle accident statistics.

Question 67

Many workplace accidents occur around forklift trucks.

Question 68

High-stress workers have health care costs 75% higher than those of less-stress co-workers.

Question 69

People who are accident-prone will have more accidents no matter what the situation.

Question 70

Tardiness is one of the earliest symptoms of alcoholism.

Question 71

Job stress originates solely from external factors such as work schedule, job security, and noise.

Question 72

Lockout/tagout involves affixing a disabled tag to the equipment.

Question 73

Safety posters may increase safe behavior at work by more than 20%.

Question 74

Positive reinforcement programs identify the worker behaviors that lead to accidents and then train workers to avoid these behaviors.

Question 75

A nice vacation once a year can eliminate burnout.

Question 76

OSHA recently has focused on "fair and effective enforcement."

Question 77

Safety training is not as important with new trainees because they are more likely to pay attention and therefore avoid accidents.

Question 78

The main aim of safety training is to impart the knowledge and skills required to reduce accidents.

Question 79

Safety programs require a strong and obvious management commitment to safety.

Question 80

One study conducted in three hotels concluded that pre-employment drug testing seemed to have little or no effect on workplace accidents.