Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of One staggering statistic from the Industrial Accident...

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The other three options all describe negative outcomes that can result from poor ergonomic design. Option A, however, describes positive outcomes (low absenteeism and turnover) that are not necessarily related to ergonomics.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Workers exposed to unhealthy and unsafe work environments are 2 times more likely to suffer from drug or alcohol addiction.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive occupational health and safety legislation emerged in Canada in 1976 with the passage of the Canada Labour Code Part II, which covers occupational health and safety in federally regulated workplaces. Prior to this, occupational health and safety legislation existed at the provincial level, but there was no consistent national standard.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The other options (A, B, C) all mention physical force or the threat of physical force causing physical injury, whereas option D does not specify physical force or physical injury. It refers to a statement or behaviour that could reasonably be interpreted as a threat that could result in injury, which could include psychological harm or emotional distress.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Workplace violence can create liability for the employer in both criminal law and human rights law. An employer has a duty to provide a safe work environment for their employees, and failure to do so can result in legal consequences.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Identifying only a few factors that contribute to workplace violence is not sufficient for prevention. Comprehensive understanding and addressing all potential factors is necessary for effective prevention.

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that jobs with high demands and low control can lead to employee stress and burnout.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most recent report by Statistics Canada...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

According to studies, employers can expect a return on their investment of $1.15-$6.15 for every dollar spent on wellness programs.

Question 11

Workplace violence normally occurs between two employees.

Accepted Answer

Workplace violence can occur between employees, but it can also involve clients, customers, visitors, or even someone with no direct relationship to the workplace, such as a domestic partner of an employee.

Question 12

___________ is directly attributable to human error.

Accepted Answer

An unsafe act is a behavior that is contrary to safe working practices and directly caused by human error. The other choices, such as violating safety policies, practical jokes, and horseplay, may also contribute to accidents or incidents, but they may not necessarily be the direct cause of human error.

Question 13

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

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The answer of More than ________ workers die in work-related...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research indicates that _________ of victims of...

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

In the federal sector, employers with more than 300 employees are required to establish a policy committee. This committee acts as a central joint health and safety committee with overarching responsibility for workplace health and safety, ensuring that larger organizations have a structured approach to managing health and safety issues across their operations.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Fragrances and scented products in the workplace can cause allergic reactions, asthma episodes, headaches, and other health problems for certain individuals. Therefore, it is necessary to address this issue as a health and safety concern.

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

The Conference Board of Canada calculates that every smoker costs his or her employer approximately $2,500 per year in increased absenteeism, lost productivity, increased group benefit insurance costs, and increased facility maintenance.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The human rights aspect of substance abuse must be

Accepted Answer

The human rights aspect of substance abuse must be balanced with an employer's obligations under health and safety laws to ensure a healthy and safe workplace for all employees. This approach recognizes the importance of respecting individual rights while also fulfilling legal responsibilities to protect all workers.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Employees with four lifestyle risk factors are absent 50 percent more often than those without the risk factors.

Quiz 12: Safe, Secure and Productive Workplaces