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How many cases per 100 state and local government full-time workers reported illness or injury in 2011? p. 267

5.7

According to the GSA, what should be used to protect crucial communications equipment and utility areas?

Alarm system

Who will most likely be responsible for organization-wide training on workplace safety?

HR department

Which of the following is a basic piece of contact information you should keep on file for your team in case of an emergency?

Home address and telephone number B.) School schedules, addresses, and phone numbers D.) Any code words or passwords agreed upon

What should be done first when an employee reports a potential safety risk?

Investigate the problem

What do good safety habits begin with?

Leadership commitment to safety

Which of the following conducts research and makes recommendations on how to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses?

NIOSH

Which was created in 1913 and focuses on traffic safety issues, workplace accidents, and home and community safety?

NSC

Which has the mission to assure safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women by enforcing standards?

OSHA

What will help ensure that accidents don't happen in your work unit?

Regular training and coaching

Where does the General Services Administration state that master and extra keys should be locked?

Security office

Which is your responsibility when preventing workplace violence?

Seek assistance for employees in need

Who should you bring in to help conduct a workplace safety analysis?

Supervisor from another work area

Which worker injury accounts for the greatest portion of annual costs?

ifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying, or throwing