Question 1

Occupational health nurses are concerned with conserving the health of workers through:

Accepted Answer

Occupational health nurses focus on preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, recognizing early signs and symptoms of health problems, and providing treatment to workers. They also work in collaboration with occupational physicians to support their efforts in protecting the health and safety of workers. While they may provide advice on reducing workplace stressors, they do not prescribe methods on their own as this falls more under the scope of psychology or occupational therapy.

Question 2

Industrial hygienists are concerned primarily with mechanical and machine related hazards.

Accepted Answer

Industrial hygienists are concerned with a wide range of workplace hazards, including chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards, in addition to mechanical and machine-related hazards.

Question 3

As the world gets flatter, safety professionals will have to become change leaders.

Accepted Answer

With globalization and technology advancements, safety professionals will have to navigate complex global challenges and lead organizations to adopt new safety practices and standards. They will need to possess strong leadership skills, be adaptable, and effectively communicate safety messages across diverse cultures and countries.

Question 4

The job of the safety manager includes analysis, prevention, planning, evaluation, promotion, and compliance.

Accepted Answer

The job of the safety manager typically involves all of these tasks, including analyzing potential hazards, implementing measures to prevent accidents or injuries, planning for emergency situations, evaluating the effectiveness of safety procedures, promoting a culture of safety among employees, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Question 5

Employees have important responsibilities in working safely and in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Accepted Answer

Employees have a responsibility to follow safety protocols, report hazards, and participate in safety training to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for themselves and their colleagues.

Question 6

Occupational physicians are medical doctors who focus most of their attention on:

Accepted Answer

Occupational physicians are primarily focused on anticipating and preventing health problems that may arise in the workplace. They also contribute to the management of workplace injuries and illnesses, collaborate with other occupational health professionals, and provide advice on workplace health and safety. However, their main focus is on preventing health problems before they occur.

Question 7

The modern safety and health team is headed by a safety manager.

Accepted Answer

The modern safety and health team typically has a dedicated safety manager who is responsible for overseeing safety protocols, training employees, conducting safety audits, and addressing safety concerns.

Question 8

Prescribing methods to eliminate environmental stressors in the workplace is the job of the environmental engineer.

Accepted Answer

While an environmental engineer may be involved in identifying and analyzing environmental stressors in the workplace, it is typically the role of an occupational health and safety specialist or industrial hygienist to prescribe methods for eliminating these stressors.

Question 9

One of the contributions engineers can make to safety is designing safety into products.

Accepted Answer

Engineers have the responsibility to design products that are safe for users to operate. This includes considering potential hazards and implementing measures to prevent accidents or injuries. By designing safety into products, engineers can help prevent accidents and minimize harm, ultimately contributing to overall safety.

Question 10

Not all safety engineers are engineering majors. In fact, graduates of various technology degrees may have more formal instruction in safety than engineering graduates.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Graduates of technology degrees such as occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety, and industrial hygiene may have more formal instruction in safety than engineering graduates.

Question 11

The most widely pursued safety and health related certifications include:

Accepted Answer

All of the options given are widely pursued safety and health related certifications, making D the correct choice.

Question 12

Members of an organization's safety team might include all of the following: safety engineer, industrial hygienist, occupational physician, and total productive maintenance specialist.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following professional certifications requires the delivery of 270 hours of training or teaching in safety, health, and environmental related areas?

Accepted Answer

The Certified Environmental, Safety, and Health Trainer (CET) certification requires the delivery of 270 hours of training or teaching in safety, health, and environmental related areas. The other certifications listed do not have this specific requirement.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the health physicist?

Accepted Answer

While health physicists may provide input on the design of nuclear components to ensure safety, the primary responsibility for this task lies with nuclear engineers. The other tasks listed are responsibilities of health physicists.

Question 15

Recognizing the impact of environmental stressors on people is one of the responsibilities of the industrial hygienist.

Accepted Answer

Industrial hygienists are responsible for identifying and evaluating environmental stressors in the workplace that can affect workers' health and well-being, such as chemical exposures, noise, and ergonomic hazards. They use scientific and engineering principles to assess and control these stressors, and provide recommendations to employers to improve working conditions and prevent occupational illnesses and injuries.

Question 16

In order to be a safety manager, you must have at least a bachelors degree in safety management or engineering.

Accepted Answer

While a degree in safety management or engineering may be helpful, it is not always required to become a safety manager. Relevant experience, certifications, and training can also qualify someone for the role.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the emerging role of safety professionals?

Accepted Answer

The emergence of safety professionals is not due to less competition in the global marketplace. The other three choices are all valid reasons for the emerging role of safety professionals. The need to partner with top leaders is important as safety is becoming a key concern for organizations. The world is getting "flatter" due to globalization, which means that there is a greater need for standardization and coordination of safety efforts across different countries and regions. Organizations are becoming leaner as a way to increase efficiency, which means that safety professionals are needed to ensure that safety is not neglected in the pursuit of cost-cutting measures.

Question 18

Risk reduction strategies and transferring risk to insurance companies is called:

Accepted Answer

Risk reduction strategies and transferring risk to insurance companies is called risk management. It involves identifying, assessing, and controlling risks to minimize the impact of potential losses. Insurance is a key component of risk management as it allows individuals and businesses to transfer some of the financial risks associated with certain events to an insurance company. This can help protect assets and provide peace of mind.

Question 19

The only college degree program that prepares students to be safety managers is the safety technology degree.

Accepted Answer

While the safety technology degree program can prepare students to be safety managers, there are other degree programs such as occupational safety and health, safety engineering, and environmental health and safety that can also provide the necessary education and training for this career.

Quiz 4: Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals