Question 1

The drawback for the subjective standard of hazard assessment on the part of the employee is that____________.
A) the employee may not be the one in most danger
B) the employee may not have expert judgment
C) employees will be looking after their own interests
D) employers cannot be counted on to look after their employees' interests

Accepted Answer

The drawback of the subjective standard of hazard assessment on the part of the employee is that the employee may not have expert judgment. In other words, they may not have the knowledge or experience to fully assess the danger of a situation accurately. This could lead to errors in judgment that could potentially put themselves and others at risk.

Question 2

In determining whether workers assume a risk by choice, a disanalogy to a case of coercion is that____________.
A) a worker is not forced to accept a job
B) other jobs may be more hazardous
C) there may be other people willing to accept the job
D) not all jobs are hazardous

Accepted Answer

The disanalogy to coercion implies a situation where the worker has a choice. Option A clearly states that the worker is not forced to accept the job, meaning that they have a choice, unlike in cases of coercion. Options B, C, and D do not address the issue of choice as explicitly.

Question 3

In order to be able to work in a hazardous environment, employees must____________.
A) have the right to refuse hazardous conditions
B) be able to sue their employers
C) be able to quit their jobs
D) have the right to share information

Accepted Answer

Employees must have the right to refuse hazardous conditions in order to work safely in a hazardous environment. While other choices may be important, they are not directly related to ensuring the safety of the employees in a hazardous work environment.

Question 4

Utilitarian reasoning in approaching workplace hazards might be based on____________.
A) legal precedent
B) the rights of workers
C) employers' responsibilities
D) cost-benefit analysis

Accepted Answer

Utilitarian reasoning in approaching workplace hazards would weigh the costs and benefits of various safety measures and choose the option that provides the most overall benefit to society. This could include considerations such as the number of lives saved, the reduction in healthcare costs, and the impact on productivity. Legal precedent, worker's rights, and employer's responsibilities may be factors, but they would not be the primary focus of a utilitarian approach.

Question 5

The standard of justified belief that gives an employee the most leeway in having the right to refuse hazardous work is based on____________.
A) reasonable beliefs
B) expert opinion
C) objective conditions
D) subjective judgment

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Question 6

Explain the concept of a direct cause as applied to workplace safety. How are employers held responsible for direct causes of accidents and hazards?

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Question 7

Describe how the issue of sex discrimination applies to jobs that pose health risks to developing fetuses.

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Question 8

Employers can defend themselves from responsibility for a workplace accident by claiming that .
A) the accident was preventable
B) the worker knew the risks
C) the worker was negligent
D) the accident was unavoidable

Accepted Answer

Employers can defend themselves from responsibility by claiming that the worker was negligent, meaning that they failed to exercise a reasonable standard of care in their actions. However, if the employer was found to have contributed to the negligence or if the worker was not adequately trained, the employer may still be held liable. Choices A and D do not absolve the employer of responsibility, as preventability and avoidability are factors that can be taken into account in determining liability. Choice B is also not a valid defense on its own, as employers have a duty of care to provide a safe work environment regardless of whether the worker knew the risks.

Question 9

Explain the argument that workers assume the risk of hazardous jobs, and describe how the argument can be challenged.

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Question 10

Sex discrimination may apply to jobs that post fetal health risks because____________.
A) women in certain jobs may be subject to sexual harassment
B) pregnant women may have certain skills that others lack
C) pregnant women may decide to take less-hazardous jobs
D) employers may bar women from holding certain jobs

Accepted Answer

Sex discrimination may occur when employers bar women from holding certain jobs due to concerns about fetal health risks. This is because such policies disproportionately affect women and may be based on stereotypes regarding women's role as primary caregivers for children.

Question 11

The distinction between safety and health is based on the distinction between .
A) intention and accident
B) accidents and illness
C) disease and wellness
D) ethics and law

Accepted Answer

Safety refers to the prevention of accidents or injuries, while health refers to the prevention and treatment of illness or disease. Therefore, the distinction between safety and health is based on the distinction between accidents and illness.

Question 12

If employers maintain that they can protect employees from hazards better than employees can, this is incompatible with employees'____________.
A) dignity
B) right to work
C) autonomy
D) safety

Accepted Answer

Autonomy refers to an individual's right to make their own decisions and take control of their own lives. If employers maintain that they can better protect employees from hazards, they are essentially implying that employees cannot be trusted to make decisions about their own safety. This conflicts with the idea of autonomy.

Question 13

Part of the reason that employees can be said to voluntarily assume risk for hazardous jobs is that .
A) the jobs require special skills
B) the pay is higher
C) information is always available about the jobs
D) many people are willing to do the jobs

Accepted Answer

One of the reasons that employees may voluntarily assume risk for hazardous jobs is because the pay is often higher than for less risky jobs. This higher pay can be seen as compensation for the additional risks and dangers involved.

Quiz 9: Occupational Health and Safety

The drawback for the subjective standard of hazard assessment on the part of the employee is that____________.

In determining whether workers assume a risk by choice, a disanalogy to a case of coercion is that____________.

In order to be able to work in a hazardous environment, employees must____________.

Utilitarian reasoning in approaching workplace hazards might be based on____________.

The standard of justified belief that gives an employee the most leeway in having the right to refuse hazardous work is based on____________.

Explain the concept of a direct cause as applied to workplace safety. How are employers held responsible for direct causes of accidents and hazards?

Describe how the issue of sex discrimination applies to jobs that pose health risks to developing fetuses.

Employers can defend themselves from responsibility for a workplace accident by claiming that .

Explain the argument that workers assume the risk of hazardous jobs, and describe how the argument can be challenged.

Sex discrimination may apply to jobs that post fetal health risks because____________.

The distinction between safety and health is based on the distinction between .

If employers maintain that they can protect employees from hazards better than employees can, this is incompatible with employees'____________.

Part of the reason that employees can be said to voluntarily assume risk for hazardous jobs is that .