Chapter 12: Quiz
______ is a decrease in functional activity accompanied by symptoms of low spirits, gloominess, and sadness.
Depression
Which of the following is true of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
It does not cover self-employed workers.
Which of the following statements is true of career burnout?
It generally occurs when a person begins questioning his or her own personal values.
Which of the following is true of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?
It is responsible for conducting research on various safety and health problems.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), any occupational death, injury, or illness is to be recorded in a log called a:
Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.
Which of the following guidelines should a crisis management team follow to calm an angry employee?
Recognize the employee's legitimate concerns or feelings.
_____ require employers to advise employees about hazardous chemicals they handle.
Right-to-know laws
Which of the following federal departments created the Working Partners for an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace?
The U.S. Department of Labor
If you are an employee that the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act covers, you should:
comply with all applicable OSHA standards.
Health complaints such as carpal tunnel syndrome are referred to as:
cumulative trauma disorders.
Positive stress is called _____.
eustress
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), workplace injuries involving _____ do not have to be recorded.
first aid
Evaluations randomly conducted to determine an employee's physical, mental, and emotional suitability for a job are referred to as _____.
fitness-for-duty evaluations
To reduce job-related stress, you should:
negotiate reasonable deadlines with your managers.
According to Dr. James Sheedy, a screen and vision expert, the negative effects of computer use on the eyes and body can be reduced by
using an adjustable-height chair with lower back support.