Question 1

The purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is to:
A) ensure that confidential information about hazardous substances is available only to authorized employees.
B) record information regarding the chemical composition of hazardous substances available to employees.
C) record cases where workers exposed to hazardous substances have been injured.
D) provide employees with antidotes to be taken if exposed to hazardous substances.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Nancy is responsible for recording workplace injuries in the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 300 log. Which of the following workplace injuries is exempted from being recorded for OSHA?
A) Injuries leading to lost time from work
B) Injuries causing a restriction of motor abilities
C) Injuries requiring only first aid
D) Injuries requiring restricted duty or job transfer

Accepted Answer

According to OSHA regulations, injuries requiring only first aid treatment and which do not involve medical treatment, loss of consciousness or days away from work are exempt from being recorded in the OSHA 300 log. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 3

Thomas, the Department Head of the meat processing unit of a food manufacturing company, refuses to allow an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliance inspector to carry out the inspection process. In this scenario, what action can the OSHA inspector take?
A) The OSHA inspector can proceed to search without a warrant if the investigation was initiated by a complaint.
B) The OSHA inspector must show probable cause before proceeding with the search.
C) The OSHA inspector can enter the unit forcefully with the help of his officials.
D) The OSHA inspector must produce a search warrant to enter the unit.

Accepted Answer

According to the Fourth Amendment, businesses have the right to refuse entry to OSHA inspectors without a warrant. Therefore, the OSHA inspector must produce a search warrant to enter the unit.

Question 4

Who among the following individuals is not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?
A) John, a farmer with eight employees working for him
B) Jeff, the owner of a bakery with 50 employees
C) Maria, a contractor with 15 employees working for her
D) Sandra, the owner of a steel manufacturing company with 2,000 employees

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 covers all employers engaged in a business affecting interstate commerce with one or more employees, except for those in industries specifically exempted, such as self-employed individuals and farms that employ only immediate family members. Therefore, John, the farmer with only eight employees, may not be covered under the act.

Question 5

Which of the following initiatives by employers can help reduce burnout in employees?
A) Increasing work hours to compensate for tight deadlines
B) Providing monetary rewards to employees with high productivity
C) Using positive stress to motivate employees
D) Increasing expectations of improving quality

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, having loose ropes in a work area, which could impact employees' health or safety but probably would not cause death or much harm, is categorized as a(n) _____.
A) serious violation
B) imminent danger violation
C) other-than-serious violation
D) willful and repeated violation

Accepted Answer

Loose ropes in a work area that could impact employees' health or safety but probably would not cause death or much harm are categorized as an other-than-serious violation according to OSHA.

Question 7

Morris, a cashier at Zulu Supermarket, is experiencing pain in his wrist because of repetitively and frequently turning his wrist to scan bar codes on store items. Given this information, it can be said that Morris most likely suffers from _____.
A) acute stress disorder
B) a cumulative trauma disorder
C) developmental coordination disorder
D) a neurodevelopmental disorder

Accepted Answer

Morris's pain is the result of repetitive and frequent movements, indicating a cumulative trauma disorder. Acute stress disorder, developmental coordination disorder, and neurodevelopmental disorder are not relevant in this context.

Question 8

Indirect costs associated with workplace accidents include _____.
A) fines for safety violations
B) time and production lost by coworkers
C) damage to work equipment
D) workers' compensation premiums

Accepted Answer

Indirect costs of workplace accidents include time and production lost by coworkers who have to cover the injured worker's tasks, resulting in decreased efficiency and increased stress on the remaining workers. A, C, and D are direct costs.

Question 9

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established three agencies within the Department of Labor to oversee various aspects of workplace safety. The _____ is a supporting body that conducts research and develops safety standards.
A) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)
C) Department of Health (DOH)
D) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Accepted Answer

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the supporting body established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to conduct research and develop safety standards. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private organization that develops voluntary consensus standards, while the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) is an independent agency that adjudicates disputes arising from enforcement actions taken by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Department of Health (DOH) is not directly involved in workplace safety regulation and enforcement.

Question 10

In the context of child labor law restrictions, which of the following jobs is permissible for children of any age?
A) Working in manufacturing jobs
B) Driving cabs
C) Delivering newspapers
D) Working in mining jobs

Accepted Answer

Delivering newspapers is permissible for children of any age according to child labor law restrictions. The other options mentioned, such as working in manufacturing or mining jobs, would likely have age restrictions and safety concerns. Driving cabs would also have age restrictions and require a driver's license, which typically cannot be obtained by minors.

Question 11

Employers who provide injured employees with restricted duty work:
A) underreport injuries or misclassify employees to avoid paying high workers' compensation premiums.
B) must pay a fixed sum of $10,000 as compensation to the injured employees.
C) can avoid issues pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act by increasing the duration of restricted duty work.
D) give the injured employees less physically demanding work until they are able to perform their full range of job duties.

Accepted Answer

Employers who provide injured employees with restricted duty work give them less physically demanding work until they are able to perform their full range of job duties. This helps injured employees recover while also ensuring they still have a job to return to. Providing restricted duty work does not necessarily relate to underreporting injuries or misclassifying employees, nor does it allow employers to avoid issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is also no fixed sum of compensation that employers must pay injured employees who receive restricted duty work.

Question 12

_____ are programs designed to maintain or improve employee health before problems arise.
A) Rehabilitation programs
B) Employee assistance programs
C) Integrated aftercare programs
D) Wellness programs

Accepted Answer

Wellness programs are designed to promote and maintain employee health through preventive measures and healthy lifestyle choices. These programs may include fitness initiatives, nutrition education, stress management, and health screenings. By addressing potential health issues before they arise, wellness programs can improve employee well-being and reduce healthcare costs for both employees and employers.

Question 13

Child labor provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) set the minimum age for most employment at _____.
A) 14 years
B) 15 years
C) 16 years
D) 17 years

Accepted Answer

The FLSA sets the minimum age for most employment at 16 years, with some exceptions for jobs such as newspaper delivery or work in agriculture, which can be performed by 14 or 15-year-olds with certain restrictions. There are also some exceptions for youth employment programs, such as internships or apprenticeships. However, in general, the minimum age for most employment under the FLSA is 16 years old.

Question 14

Kevin, a 15-year-old boy, plans to seek short-term employment when his school is not in session. In the context of child labor law restrictions, which of the following is a permissible work schedule for Kevin?
A) Kevin can work as a waiter for a maximum of 8 hours a day up to 40 hours a week.
B) Kevin can work in the mining sector between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
C) Kevin is permitted to work as a delivery driver for a maximum of three hours a day.
D) Kevin is permitted to work in the manufacturing sector between 10:00 A.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Accepted Answer

Under U.S. federal child labor laws, 14- and 15-year-olds are allowed to work up to 8 hours a day and up to 40 hours a week when school is not in session. They are not permitted to work in hazardous occupations such as mining or manufacturing, nor are they allowed to work as delivery drivers.

Question 15

_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address physical demands placed on individuals as they perform their jobs.
A) Kinesthetics
B) Phrenology
C) Ergonomics
D) Industrial physiology

Accepted Answer

Ergonomics is the study and engineering of workplace design to optimize human well-being and performance, taking into account job tasks, tools, and environment. The aim of ergonomics is to create safe, efficient, and comfortable working conditions that reduce the risk of injury, fatigue and strain on muscles, tendons and joints. Kinesthetics relates to the awareness of body movement and sensation in space, while phrenology is a pseudoscientific theory that claims to predict personality traits and cognitive abilities based on the shape and size of the skull. Industrial physiology is a field that applies physiology and medicine to assess and improve occupational health and safety.

Question 16

Which of the following is an immeasurable cost associated with accidents in an organization?
A) Damage to work equipment
B) Reduced work group efficiency
C) Time and production lost by coworkers
D) Negative impact on employees' group morale

Accepted Answer

The negative impact on employees' group morale is an immeasurable cost because it can lead to decreased job satisfaction, increased turnover, and difficulty in recruiting new employees. It is not easy to calculate the exact financial costs associated with these effects. Therefore, it is important to prioritize safety and prevent accidents to maintain a positive work environment.

Question 17

Every employer that is engaged in commerce and has at least _____ must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
A) one employee
B) 10 employees
C) five employees
D) 20 employees

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 generally covers employers with at least one employee, aiming to ensure workplace health and safety standards.

Question 18

A(n) _____ is a program that provides counseling and other help to employees having emotional, physical, or other personal problems.
A) employee assistance program
B) employee health education curriculum
C) level 3 health promotion plan
D) level 1 health promotion plan

Accepted Answer

An employee assistance program (EAP) is a program that provides counseling and other help to employees having emotional, physical, or other personal problems. The other options do not accurately describe an EAP.

Question 19

The purpose of lockout/tagout regulations in process safety management is to:
A) prevent accidental start-up of defective machinery during repair or adjustment.
B) ensure that unauthorized individuals do not have access to material safety data sheets (MSDSs).
C) provide a protective coating to machinery containing hazardous chemicals.
D) address disputes between employers and Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors.

Accepted Answer

Lockout/tagout regulations require that machinery be physically locked and tagged out of operation during maintenance, repair, or other servicing activities to prevent unexpected start-up and protect workers from hazardous energy sources. This is intended to prevent accidental injuries or fatalities. The other choices do not accurately reflect the purpose of lockout/tagout regulations in process safety management.

Question 20

In the context of process safety management (PSM) standards, hazard communication standards require employers who use hazardous chemicals to:
A) keep the information contained in material safety data sheets (MSDSs) confidential.
B) provide information about hazardous substances to employees, their representatives, and health professionals.
C) provide insurance to the family members of employees who handle hazardous chemicals.
D) label chemical substances by their names rather than using standardized symbols.

Accepted Answer

Hazard communication standards require employers to provide information about hazardous substances to employees, their representatives, and health professionals. This includes labeling containers, maintaining safety data sheets (SDSs), and training employees on the hazards associated with the use of hazardous chemicals. Keeping the information contained in MSDSs confidential is not required by the standard. Providing insurance to family members or labeling chemical substances using names, rather than standardized symbols is not referenced in the standard.

Quiz 13: Risk Management and Worker Protection

The purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is to:

Nancy is responsible for recording workplace injuries in the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 300 log. Which of the following workplace injuries is exempted from being recorded for OSHA?

Thomas, the Department Head of the meat processing unit of a food manufacturing company, refuses to allow an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliance inspector to carry out the inspection process. In this scenario, what action can the OSHA inspector take?

Who among the following individuals is not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

Which of the following initiatives by employers can help reduce burnout in employees?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, having loose ropes in a work area, which could impact employees' health or safety but probably would not cause death or much harm, is categorized as a(n) _____.

Morris, a cashier at Zulu Supermarket, is experiencing pain in his wrist because of repetitively and frequently turning his wrist to scan bar codes on store items. Given this information, it can be said that Morris most likely suffers from _____.

Indirect costs associated with workplace accidents include _____.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established three agencies within the Department of Labor to oversee various aspects of workplace safety. The _____ is a supporting body that conducts research and develops safety standards.

In the context of child labor law restrictions, which of the following jobs is permissible for children of any age?

Employers who provide injured employees with restricted duty work:

_____ are programs designed to maintain or improve employee health before problems arise.

Child labor provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) set the minimum age for most employment at _____.

Kevin, a 15-year-old boy, plans to seek short-term employment when his school is not in session. In the context of child labor law restrictions, which of the following is a permissible work schedule for Kevin?

_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address physical demands placed on individuals as they perform their jobs.

Which of the following is an immeasurable cost associated with accidents in an organization?

Every employer that is engaged in commerce and has at least _____ must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

A(n) _____ is a program that provides counseling and other help to employees having emotional, physical, or other personal problems.

The purpose of lockout/tagout regulations in process safety management is to:

In the context of process safety management (PSM) standards, hazard communication standards require employers who use hazardous chemicals to: