Deck 13: Meeting Employee Safety and Health Needs

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True
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.

Answer 2

True
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.

Answer 3

False
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.

Question 5

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

Question 6

The ADA makes it impossible for firms to prescreen individuals 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.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Employers can combat substance abuse at the workplace 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.

Question 11

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

Question 12

Companies with two or more employees are 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.

Question 14

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

Question 15

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.

Question 17

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

Question 18

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (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.

Question 20

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

Question 21

Organization health and safety programs can create competitive advantage for employers by reducing all but which of the following?

A) Absenteeism
B) Productivity
C) Insurance costs
D) Turnover

Question 22

Most violent acts in the workplace are committed by employees against other employees.

Question 23

Companies with fewer than ____ employees are exempt from OSHA inspections.

A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 30

Question 24

____ hears appeals from employers who wish to contest OSHA rulings.

A) NIOSH
B) OSH
C) OSHRC
D) EEOC

Question 25

Identifying the immediate cause of an accident is always helpful in developing suggestions on how to avoid future accidents.

Question 26

____ conducts health and safety research to suggest new standards and to update previous ones.

A) NIOSH
B) OSH
C) OSHRC
D) EEOC

Question 27

The results of a safety audit should be recorded in writing.

Question 28

Line managers control a number of the factors that influence worker stress.

Question 29

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 aims to ensure safe working conditions for every American worker by doing all but which of the following?

A) Setting and enforcing workplace safety standards.
B) Promoting employer-sponsored educational programs that foster safety and health.
C) Requiring employers to keep records regarding job-related safety and health matters.
D) Conducting health and safety research to suggest new standards and update previous ones.

Question 30

____ gives workers the right to know what hazardous substances they are dealing with on the job.

A) Employee Right-to-Know Law of 1984
B) National Labor Relations Act
C) Fair Labor Standards Act
D) Hazard Free Workplace Act of 1988

Question 31

OSHA regulations do not give workers the right to protect themselves from dangerous employment conditions.

Question 32

Which of the following is the highest priority classification for OSHA inspections?

A) Imminent danger
B) Fatality or catastrophe investigations
C) Employee complaint investigations
D) Targeted industries

Question 33

OSHA has developed specific standards that cover all but which of the following?

A) Personal protective equipment
B) Record keeping
C) Drug testing
D) Hygiene facilities

Question 34

Employers are insulated from liability for workplace violence by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Question 35

In safety audits, managers seek to identify and eliminate unsafe job behaviors by systematically monitoring employees' work.

Question 36

In recent years, workers' compensation claims for stress-related workplace disabilities have been declining.

Question 37

____ develops and enforces health and safety standards.

A) NLRB
B) OSHA
C) OSHRC
D) NIOSH

Question 38

HR professionals are usually responsible for ensuring OSHA compliance.

Question 39

Employee wellness programs have been found to be effective in reducing absenteeism and turnover.

Question 40

Which of the following is not an agency created by The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

A) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
C) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
D) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Question 41

Which act allows claimants to collect up to $300,000 in punitive damages for "willful" violations of ADA?

A) Civil Rights Act of 1964
B) Civil Rights Act of 1991
C) Hazard Free Workplace Act
D) Occupational Safety and Health Act

Question 42

What is the Personnel Selection Inventory-Form 3S used for?

A) To assess applicants' training needs.
B) To assess applicants' job efficiency.
C) To assess applicants' safety consciousness.
D) To assess applicants' background details.

Question 43

What is the penalty for each offence in cases of willful violation of OSHA standards?

A) $25,000
B) $50,000
C) $70,000
D) $100,000

Question 44

What is the government fine per chemical for a second violation of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard?

A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000

Question 45

The causes of industrial injuries can be divided into all but which of the following?

A) Employee error
B) Customer error
C) Equipment insufficiency
D) Procedure insufficiency

Question 46

All but which of the following personality characteristics have been found to be "high risk" characteristics for involvement in accidents.

A) Impulsiveness
B) Rebelliousness
C) Low-risk takers
D) Hostility

Question 47

Which of the following processes help employers focus on prevention of unsafe acts that could lead to accidents?

A) Safety audits
B) Safety training
C) Safety workshops
D) Safety incentive programs

Question 48

What action does OSHA take when its inspection reveals that an employer has violated one of its standards?

A) OSHA issues a citation.
B) OSHA issues a warning.
C) OSHA orders cessation of operations.
D) OSHA orders the arrest of the employer.

Question 49

Which of the following acts protects individuals who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the individual's major life activities?

A) Civil Rights Act of 1964
B) Civil Rights Act of 1991
C) Americans with Disabilities Act
D) Occupational Safety and Health Act

Question 50

ADA regulations specify that if a disability prevents someone from performing one or more of the essential job functions, employers must:

A) try to retrain the individual.
B) try to accommodate that individual.
C) reassign the individual to another job.
D) retire the individual with compensation.

Question 51

What is the Hazard Communication Standard commonly known as?

A) Hazard Free Workplace Act
B) Fair Labor Standards Act
C) Employee Right-to-Know Law
D) Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 52

Which type of repetitive motion disorder is caused by pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the passageway that sits between the wrist and the palm?

A) Tendinitis
B) Tenosynovitis
C) Raynaud's phenomenon
D) Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 53

Safety committees perform all but which of the following?

A) Conduct safety meetings.
B) Respond to OSHA requests for safety records.
C) Prepare evacuation plans.
D) Help develop safety incentive programs.

Question 54

What is the expected number of fatalities for every 100,000 unsafe behaviors according to estimates?

A) One
B) Two
C) Five
D) Ten

Question 55

A written hazard communication policy describing how the organization is complying with the law will indicate all but which of the following?

A) What constitutes a hazardous substance.
B) What hazardous materials are used by the organization.
C) Where hazardous materials are stored by the organization.
D) How information concerning hazardous materials is transmitted to employees.

Question 56

Knowingly using defective equipment would come under which category of the causes of workplace accidents?

A) Employee error
B) Supervisor error
C) Procedure insufficiency
D) Equipment insufficiency

Question 57

____ programs are designed to motivate safe behavior by rewarding workers for avoiding accidents.

A) Safety incentive
B) Safety audit
C) Safety savings
D) Safety awareness

Question 58

An OSHA citation, posted near the site of a violation, lists all but which of the following information?

A) The abatement period
B) The nature of the violation
C) The penalty levied against the employer
D) The steps to be taken to rectify the problem

Question 59

____ affect tendons that become inflamed from the stress and strain of repeated forceful motions.

A) Procedural stress injuries
B) Psychological stress injuries
C) Repetitive stress injuries
D) Cumulative stress injuries

Question 60

All but which of the following causes of workplace accidents is an example of procedure insufficiency?

A) Failure to lock out or tag out.
B) Inappropriate working positions.
C) Inappropriate methods for handling materials.
D) Failure of procedure for eliciting warning of hazard.

Question 61

____ employ mental health professionals to provide services to workers who are experiencing substance abuse or other personal problems.

A) Employee Assistance Programs
B) Drug-Free Workplace Programs
C) Fair Labor Standards Programs
D) Employee Wellness Programs

Question 62

Employers can legally combat substance abuse at the workplace by doing all but which of the following?

A) Using preemployment drug screening.
B) Training supervisors to recognize and detect substance abuse.
C) Summarily terminating employees suspected of abusing drugs.
D) Providing employees with rehabilitation options.

Question 63

The 1988 Drug-Free Workplace Act requires that all ____ must ensure a drug-free workplace.

A) employers
B) private-sector employees
C) government contractors
D) public-sector employees

Question 64

Which act restricts employers from asking individuals whether they have a history of back problems?

A) The National Labor Relations Act
B) The Norris-LaGuardia Act
C) The Americans with Disabilities Act
D) The Civil Rights Act of 1991

Question 65

Occupations with the greatest risk of lower-back disorders include all but which of the following?

A) Typists
B) Truck drivers
C) Nurses
D) College professors

Question 66

____ provide employees with physical fitness facilities, on-site health screening, and programs to help them quit smoking, manage stress, and improve nutritional habits.

A) Drug-Free Workplace Programs
B) National Labor Relations Programs
C) Employer Assistance Programs
D) Employee Wellness Programs

Question 67

It is estimated that nearly ____ of all full-time employees use illegal drugs.

A) 10 percent
B) 20 percent
C) 30 percent
D) 40 percent

Question 68

The cost of medical claims for smokers is ____ percent higher than it is for nonsmokers.

A) 18
B) 28
C) 38
D) 48

Question 69

Supervisors can detect substance abuse by:

A) conducting performance appraisals.
B) conducting performance evaluations.
C) observing their employees' behavior.
D) evaluating their employees' behavior.

Question 70

All but which of the following courses of action can be taken by employers if they detect lower-back disorders while screening applicants?

A) Restructure the job.
B) Modify work schedules.
C) Provide treatment for the condition.
D) Purchase special equipment to provide reasonable accommodation.

Question 71

What is the percentage likelihood of high blood pressure patients having medical claims of more than $5,000 per year?

A) 38 percent
B) 48 percent
C) 68 percent
D) 78 percent

Question 72

All but which of the following factors have been identified as factors associated with the job that can create stress?

A) Unrealistic deadlines for completing work.
B) Clear perceptions regarding one's role in the organization.
C) Lack of support from management.
D) Uncertainty regarding downsizing.

Question 73

Most violent acts in the workplace are committed by:

A) employees.
B) customers.
C) supervisors.
D) suppliers.

Question 74

All but which of the following is a type of repetitive motion disorder?

A) Carpal tunnel syndrome
B) Tendinitis
C) HIV infection
D) Raynaud's phenomenon

Question 75

Which type of repetitive motion disorder involves spasms or contractions of the blood vessels leading to abnormal blanching, or whiteness, or what looks like a loss of circulation to the fingers?

A) Tendinitis
B) Tenosynovitis
C) Raynaud's phenomenon
D) Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 76

All but which of the following should be part of training designed to reduce the possibility of employees being afflicted with repetitive motion disorders?

A) Keep wrists relaxed and straight.
B) The typing table should be slightly higher that the elbows.
C) Keys should be pressed using maximum pressure.
D) The keyboard should be kept clean and in good working order to minimize resistance.

Question 77

____ is the science of designing and arranging work stations so that people and material interact safely and efficiently.

A) Economics
B) Ergonomics
C) OSHA
D) VDT

Question 78

____ rank right up there with repetitive motion disorders as a leading health problem at the workplace.

A) Lower-back disorders
B) Cancer disorders
C) High blood pressure disorders
D) Concussion related disorders

Question 79

Organizations can prevent lower-back disorders by doing all but which of the following?

A) Train employees how to properly lift heavy objects.
B) Fitness training to strengthen the lower back.
C) Automatically rejecting applicants that have lower-back disabilities.
D) Prescreen individuals who have existing back problems.

Question 80

What is the estimated return on every dollar spent on EAP?

A) $1 to $3
B) $3 to $5
C) $5 to $7
D) $7 to $9