Deck 14: Workplace Safety, Health, and Security

Question 1

What is the safety and health research organization created by the 1970 OSH Act?

A)MINERVA
B)CUPA-HR
C)NIOSH
D)OSHRI
E)WHO

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is an employee right as opposed to a responsibility?

A)Request an inspection
B)Tell the truth if interviewed by an OSHA inspector
C)Follow employer safety and health rules
D)Keep the workplace free from hazards
E)Report job-related injuries or illnesses to supervisors

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What information would most likely be in an SDS?

A)Wind speed
B)Health insurance plan options
C)Political preferences
D)Number of men and women involved
E)First aid measures

Answer 3

E

Question 4

What is the second highest OSHA inspection priority?

A)Worker complaints
B)Imminent danger
C)Targeted inspections
D)Catastrophes
E)Follow-up inspections

Question 5

How much can a "failure to abate" violation cost employers per day while the violation continues to exist?

A)Up to $100 per day
B)Up to $700 per day
C)Up to $1,000 per day
D)Up to $7,000 per day
E)Up to $10,000 per day

Question 6

The OSHA "general duties clause" states that:

A)employers shall furnish a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death.
B)employers shall keep the workplace secure from outside threats and loss of confidential information.
C)employers have a duty to pay more to their employees than just a living wage
D)employers have a general duty to obey all civil rights laws.
E)employers must allow OSHA inspectors to freely inspect company premises.

Question 7

What is defined as a constant lack of interest and motivation to perform one's job?

A)Fixation
B)Low motivation
C)Acute stress
D)Burnout
E)Temperament

Question 8

Which of the following is true concerning signs of potential violence?

A)Most violent threats should not be taken seriously.
B)Workplace violence is often spontaneous.
C)Nonverbal communication can hint at potential violence.
D)Employees who verbally threaten violence are all bullies
E)Employees rarely give warning signs that violence is possible.

Question 9

What is considered the most beneficial type of exercise for reducing stress?

A)Aerobic
B)Resistance training
C)Flexibility exercise
D)Weight training
E)Functional exercise

Question 10

How soon should OSHA be notified if a fatality occurs?

A)Within one hour
B)Within eight hours
C)Within one day
D)Within 48 hours
E)Within one week

Question 11

Who has a requirement to post the Fair Labor Standards Act poster in their worksite?

A)Every private,federal,state,and local government employer
B)Private employers with 15 or more employees
C)Private employers with 50 or more employees
D)Only federal contractors
E)Federal employees only

Question 12

A violation in which an illness or injury may result but is unlikely to cause death would fit into the ________ category.

A)Serious
B)Critical
C)Other than serious
D)Other than critical
E)De minimis

Question 13

______ is the state of physical and psychological wellness in the workforce.

A)Work-life balance
B)Employee health
C)Life sense
D)Stress diffusion
E)Tool development

Question 14

The best preventative method to reduce workplace violence is to:

A)train all employees to deal with the subject
B)take quick disciplinary action
C)screen job applicants to prevent negligent hires
D)avoid laying off employees
E)improve job satisfaction and employee engagement

Question 15

Which of the following factors is the most associated with high performance?

A)No stress
B)Social loafer coworkers
C)Functional stress
D)Dysfunctional stress
E)Bad bosses

Question 16

Which of the following is an employer responsibility as opposed to a right?

A)Accompany inspectors when on site
B)Keep accurate records of work-related injuries or illnesses
C)Know who is interviewed by an inspector
D)Take notes on what OSHA officials have inspected and any discrepancies
E)Know the reason for inspection visits

Question 17

_______ replaced workplace violence as the number one concern of businesses in 2010.

A)Benefit costs
B)Cyber security
C)Business continuity planning
D)Employee screening
E)Employee satisfaction

Question 18

Federal government contractors and subcontractors have to post all of the following requirements except:

A)The Genetic information Nondisclosure Act
B)Executive Order 11246
C)Davis Bacon Act
D)Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act
E)Executive Order 13201

Question 19

In general,what type of personality experiences the most stress?

A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Type C
D)Type D
E)Type E

Question 20

The use of an "anger journal" helps in the control of anger by promoting:

A)airing out the issue with the opponent
B)keeping quiet concerning the issue
C)self-awareness
D)analysis of the events leading up to the conflict that produced it
E)objective reporting of events to top management

Question 21

_________ are factors that may,if extreme,cause people to feel overwhelmed by anxiety,tension,or pressure.

A)Stressors
B)Functional relaxers
C)Burnouts
D)Acutes
E)Observations

Question 22

_____ offer health,education,training,and fitness,weight and lifestyle management,and health risk assessment services to employees.

A)Employee assistance programs
B)Triple option programs
C)Employee caretaker programs
D)Health hybrid programs
E)Employee wellness programs

Question 23

_______ contain information about the physical and chemical properties of hazardous products.

A)SDS
B)IEDI
C)PCPI
D)FMCS
E)AFUS

Question 24

________ is a violation that has no direct or immediate safety or health danger.This does not result in citations or penalties.

A)De Minimis
B)Other than Serious
C)Serious
D)Other than Cautious
E)Willful

Question 25

Violence is almost always prompted by ___________.

A)an aggressive personality.
B)avoiding all conflict.
C)unresolved interpersonal conflict.
D)type A personalities.
E)spouses.

Question 26

______ is the use of tools and processes to protect organizational computer systems and networks.

A)Virtual security
B)Internet monitoring
C)Unassisted enhancement
D)Cyber security
E)Systems space

Question 27

Which stress level cause low performance?

A)Low stress
B)Moderate stress
C)High stress
D)Low or high stress cause low performance
E)Any stress can cause low performance

Question 28

To mitigate anger in others,you can do each of the following except:

A)never make any type of putdown statement like "you are too stupid to understand"
B)tell the person in clear terms what they need to do (give them clear orders)
C)pay attention to your nonverbal communication to avoid appearing aggressive
D)don't respond to anger or threats with the same behavior
E)acknowledge the other person's feelings using reflective responses

Question 29

Which of the following is not an employer right under OSHA rules?

A)Receive a copy of the complaint
B)Refuse access to secured areas of the business
C)Be present when the inspector interviews any employees,unless the employee requests otherwise
D)Ask the inspector for his or her credentials,including name and badge number
E)Have a company representative accompany the inspector while on site

Question 30

Which of the following factors was not mentioned in the text as a method for managing stress?

A)Exercise
B)Relaxation exercises
C)Teamwork exercises
D)Time management
E)Nutrition

Question 31

Consequences of dysfunctional stress include each of the following except:

A)it makes us fatter.
B)it weakens our immune system.
C)it can cause headaches,depression and illness.
D)it can kill us.
E)it can cause us to perform at a higher level.

Question 32

Employee rights under OSHA include all of the following except:

A)refusing to be interviewed by an inspector.
B)having a company representative present during any interview.
C)have working conditions free from unnecessary hazards.
D)file a complaint about hazardous working conditions.
E)reporting hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

Question 33

Probably the biggest factor in recent issues with work-life balance and "spillover" has been:

A)increasing mobile technology.
B)demanding bosses.
C)lack of employee engagement.
D)Telecommuting.
E)self-managed teams.

Question 34

The General Duty Clause is an_______.

A)employer right and employee responsibility
B)employer and employee responsibility
C)employee right and employer responsibility
D)employer and employee right
E)illegal concerted activity

Question 35

Jan recently noticed that Paul has not been performing up to his normal standards.After talking with him,Jan found out that he is going through a bitter divorce.As a result,she referred Paul to a counseling service provided by the company that helps employees resolve personal issues affecting their work.What kind of service did Jan refer Paul to?

A)Critical care counseling (CCC)
B)Employee wellness program (EWP)
C)Employee assistance program (EAP)
D)Divorce court counseling (DCC)
E)Personal assistance for labor (PAL)

Question 36

_________ personalities frequently get irritated or anxious when they have to wait.

A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Type C
D)Type D
E)Type E

Question 37

OSHA provides employers with a set of voluntary guidelines on _______ in the workplace.These guidelines took the place of a previous set of mandatory rules that were rescinded by Congress.

A)violence
B)security
C)stress
D)teamwork
E)ergonomics

Question 38

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,OSHA has the ability to do all of the following except one.Which one?

A)Levy a fine of up to $7,000 per day for a failure to abate violation.
B)Show up at a worksite without any advance notice to inspect the site.
C)Require that all work in the company be immediately stopped if they find willful or serious violations of OSHA regulations.
D)Require that the employer post the "OSHA Job Safety and Health Protection" poster in a convenient location frequented by employees during normal working hours.
E)Set federal safety and health standards and promulgate those standards to employers.

Question 39

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health routinely works with other world government health organizations through:

A)NATO
B)NAFTA
C)BBC
D)WHO
E)INTERPOL

Question 40

The ______ provides guidelines for immediate actions and operations required to respond to an emergency or disaster.

A)Cyber Estimate
B)Emergency Response Plan
C)Computer Monitor
D)Safety and Security Plan
E)Disaster Relief Effort

Question 41

Fatalities or hospitalizations of more than three employees are known as:

A)accidents
B)catastrophe
C)culpability
D)imminent danger

Question 42

EWPs are designed to use ___________________ to help employees.

A)healthcare costs to
B)education and training programs.
C)turnover
D)absenteeism

Question 43

A(n) ____________________ has a right to be present when the inspector is interviewing employees and the right to stop interviews that are becoming confrontational or disturbing the work environment.

A)union employee
B)independent third party
C)inspector
D)employer representative

Question 44

RSIs like rotator cuff syndrome,tennis elbow,and carpet layer's knee cost the organization money in the form of ____________________.

A)overtime
B)unemployment claims
C)lost productivity and workers' compensation claims
D)negligent hires

Question 45

Musculoskeletal Disorders(MSD) occur

A)only in hazardous work environments
B)only in manufacturing environments
C)only in ship yards
D)in many different work environments.

Question 46

Because of the importance to company security,we may want to use all of the following to screen potential employees except:

A)genetic information
B)criminal background checks
C)credit checks
D)substance abuse tests
E)web searches

Question 47

Workplace ergonomics focuses on design of jobs and workspaces to ________ the repetitive stresses that employees face in doing their daily work.

A)balance
B)overcompensate for
C)limit
D)balance

Question 48

The ___________ has a right to inform the employees of their rights during the inspection.

A)inspector
B)union president
C)employer
D)attorney

Question 49

The highest priority in emergency response plans should be to:

A)Preserve physical assets
B)Protect the environment
C)Restore programs and normal operations
D)Prevent personal injury
E)Protect human life

Question 50

A violation where the hazard could cause injury or illness that would most likely result in death or significant physical harm is known as a _____________ violation.

A)Serious
B)Mistaken
C)Minimum
D)Willful

Question 51

_______________ must identify themselves and tell the employer the reason for the inspection upon arrival in the worksite.

A)Inspectors
B)Interviewers
C)Union Workers
D)Undercover officers

Question 52

EWPs lower ___________________.

A)absenteeism
B)healthcare costs
C)turnover
D)all of the above

Question 53

Signs of potential violence include all but:

A)verbal threats
B)stalking and harassment
C)alcohol and/or drug abuse
D)employee cohesion
E)intentional property damage

Question 54

An EAP could help an employee with circumstances in their personal life which affects their work performance,such as

A)addictions such as alcoholism
B)financial problems such as gambling
C)marital problems
D)all of the above

Question 55

_______________ is the effect of work and family on one another that generates similarities between the two domains.

A)Negligence
B)Shared responsibility
C)Absenteeism
D)Spillover

Question 56

A violation in which the employer knew that hazardous condition existed but made no effort to eliminate the hazard is known as a _______ violation.

A)Serious
B)Mistaken
C)Minimum
D)Willful

Question 57

OSHA requires that all employers maintain information _______________ that describes any chemical hazards that may be present on site.

A)at each work site
B)at corporate headquarters
C)at the nearest satellite office
D)online

Question 58

NIOSH conducts research to ____________ work-related illnesses and injuries.

A)increase
B)remove
C)reduce
D)maintain

Question 59

_________ is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population.

A)NIOSH
B)Ergonomics
C)EWP
D)De Minimus

Question 60

Work-family conflict can affect the _________ between work life and family life.

A)balance
B)growth
C)danger
D)attraction

Question 61

Acme Global provides on-site yoga and exercise classes to all employees.The company hopes that providing these classes for free will help it lower health care costs.Acme Global's program is a(n) _______.

A)job training
B)employee assistance program
C)employee wellness program
D)employee development program

Question 62

OSHA cited a construction company for a ________ violation for failing to provide employees with hard hats when there was a possible risk of head injury.

A)willful
B)serious
C)failure to abate
D)de minimis

Question 63

Criminal background checks,regular background checks,and credit checks are all approaches used to guard against ____________________.

A)negligent hires
B)high turnover
C)union avoidance
D)wage disparity

Question 64

OSHA cited a manufacturing company for a __________ violation for exposing workers to unguarded hazardous machinery.An inspection found that the company removed the machine guarding to increase the speed of product output and knowingly permitted workers to operate the machines in this unsafe manner.

A)willful
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)de minimis

Question 65

Eating,sleeping,drinking,or using drugs are all methods used to _________ stress.

A)manage
B)escape
C)treat
D)report

Question 66

OSHA cited a manufacturing company for a ________ for the company's failure to report the death of a worker.

A)failure to abate
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)de minimis

Question 67

Type A personalities experience ________________________.

A)the same amount of stress as Type B personalities
B)less stress than Type B personalities
C)more stress than Type B personalities
D)immeasurable stress

Question 68

A chimney-construction employer demonstrated to OSHA that its methods to protect employees being transported to and from elevated worksites were similar to OSHA methods.Although the methods did not comply with OSHA standards,no citation or penalty was issued.The violation was considered ________.

A)willful
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)de minimis

Question 69

One way to guard against negligent hire is through the consistent use of ___________.

A)polygraph tests
B)self-disclosure forms
C)criminal background checks
D)medical exams

Question 70

Lindsey was having a difficult time at work after her divorce.She could not seem to focus long enough to complete her tasks and everything seemed more difficult than it used to be.Many employers have a(n) __________ to help workers like Lindsey.

A)job training
B)employee assistance program
C)employee wellness program
D)employee development program

Question 71

OSHA cited a discount store chain for a ________ violation after it failed to keep exit routes free and unobstructed.An inspection revealed that the store knowingly permitted the exits to be blocked.

A)willful
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)repeated

Question 72

In September,OSHA issued six serious citations to a woodworking company for exposing employees to hazards from paint and lacquer vapors and for improperly stored flammable materials.Proposed penalties were $7,250.In December,OSHA proposed additional penalties of $27,800 because the company did not provide timely documentation that the issues had been corrected and a follow-up inspection found three uncorrected hazards,three hazards that had been allowed to re-occur,and a new hazard.The December proposed penalty is for which type of violation?

A)willful
B)failure to abate
C)other than serious
D)repeated

Question 73

__________ covers topics such as violence in the workplace (including bullying),bomb threats,management of natural and man-made disasters,and risk to company computer systems.

A)Management of personnel threats
B)Organizational risk
C)Workplace security
D)Workplace safety

Question 74

Many organizations have successfully implemented interventions to reduce repetitive stresses on employees in their daily work by modifying existing equipment,making changes in work practices,and purchasing new tools.These interventions are considered ________.

A)job training
B)an employee assistance program
C)an employee wellness program
D)ergonomics

Question 75

_________________________ provide immediate warnings about emergencies to all users,as well as information on what steps to take to remain safe.

A)News outlets
B)Social media services
C)Phone contacts
D)Neighborhood watch services

Question 76

OSHA cited a farming company for a _________ violation after a worker died from being entangled in mixing equipment used for cattle feed.An inspection found that the company did not have procedures to protect workers from moving machine parts and failed to supply locks to prevent the unexpected start-up of equipment.

A)willful
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)failure to abate

Question 77

Acute stress is also known as _____________ stress.

A)Functional
B)Dysfunction
C)Undiagnosed
D)Untreated

Question 78

In 2014,OSHA cited a chemical company for a _______ violation after an inspection found that the company did not properly fit employees required to wear air-purifying respirators.The company had been previously cited for this violation in 2012.

A)failure to abate
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)repeated

Question 79

Training employees about anti-bullying in the workplace should take place how often?

A)every few months
B)once yearly
C)it depends on the organization
D)only if sued

Question 80

HR managers are _______ cybersecurity issues.

A)not responsible for
B)usually unaware of
C)concerned about
D)powerless against