Ch. 16 Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Under OSHA, employers with ________ or more employees must maintain records of and report occupational injuries and occupational illnesses.

11

When a complaint indicates the possibility of imminent danger, OSHA conducts an inspection within ________.

24 hours

While accident rates are falling, in one recent year ________ U.S. workers died in workplace incidents

4405

Research estimates that health care costs are ________ higher for highly stressed workers than for workers who experience low amounts of stress.

46%

OSHA standards list exposure limits for about how many chemicals?

600

Employee depression results in as many as ________ total lost workdays in the United States each year.

68 million

According to SHRM survey, ________ percent of responding organizations now have some type of formal disaster plan

85

Which government agency enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Department of Labor

Which of the following is a true statement regarding workplace smoking?

Employers may dismiss workers because they smoke at home.

Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to Thermo's decision to minimize unsafe acts at the facility?

Have Thermo managers trained employees in the use of the company's mechanical security system?

Which of the following, if true, supports the argument that Thermo needs to modify its screening, placement, and training procedures?

Interviews with the injured workers indicate that the most experienced worker removed the safety guard and the other two workers did not know how to respond.

Which of the following would most likely NOT be considered a reportable injury according to OSHA?

John sprains his ankle after becoming tangled in his car's seat belt in the company parking lot

Lisa, a supervisor at a manufacturing facility, suspects that one of her subordinates may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Which of the following actions should Lisa take?

Lisa should observe the worker for signs of impairment

In some cases, employees accused of alcoholism or drug abuse have retaliated by suing the employer for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

OSHA violations

Which of the following, if true, best supports the argument that Thermo needs to implement a positive reinforcement program?

The injured workers removed a safety guard while operating the press to speed the process

Which of the following, if true, best supports the argument that Thermo supervisors need additional training in OSHA standards?

The safety gate had been removed from the press to bypass a safety interlock, and the gate was not replaced prior to the three workers using the machine during their morning shift at Thermo.

Centerline Communications wants to reduce the number of work place accidents associated with employee substance abuse. Which of the following would be the most effective method to accomplish this goal?

a combination of preemployment drug testing and random ongoing drug testing

As an HR manager, you need to be aware of the symptoms of burnout among employees. Which of the following is most likely NOT a sign of employee burnout?

absenteeism

All of the following recommendations are suggested for companies seeking to minimize the entry or spread of infectious diseases EXCEPT ________.

administering drug tests frequently

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary methods of dealing with a current employee who tests positive for illegal drugs?

arrest

Which of the following is a major source of occupational respiratory disease?

asbestos

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was intended to ________.

assure every person safe and healthful working conditions

A safety program that identifies employee conduct that contributes to accidents and then trains workers to avoid such conduct is known as a(n) ________ program.

behavior-based safety

All of the following are most likely signs of employee depression EXCEPT ________.

burnout

________ is defined as the total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal.

burnout

David is experiencing significant levels of job stress in his position as vice president of marketing. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of David's stress?

cancer

According to research, which of the following is an increasing cause of motor vehicle crashes that contribute to 24% of motor vehicle crashes per year?

cell phone usage

In most large facilities, who is responsible for reducing unsafe working conditions and reducing unsafe acts by employees?

chief safety officer

All of the following personality traits are associated with people who file vehicular insurance claims EXCEPT ________.

clumsiness

Which of the following would be considered OSHA's lowest priority for inspection?

conducting a follow-up inspection

The HR manager at Thompson Industries has been given the task of reducing the number of unsafe acts and creating a supportive environment. Which of the following would be LEAST effective?

conducting an organizational safety review

Which of the following is the supervisor's primary role in safety?

conducting daily safety inspections of the workplace

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to contribute to accidents at work?

day of the week

All of the following are symptoms of employees in advanced stages of alcoholism EXCEPT ________.

delegating job responsibilities

OSHA standards on respiratory protection require that employees ________.

demonstrate how to inspect, put on, and remove respirator seals

If your employees are traveling to and from international destinations, which of the following is the most appropriate option for preventing the entry or spread of an infectious disease?

denying workers facility access for ten days

Which of the following is a personal factor that can lead to stress?

divorce

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are responsible for ________.

examining workplace conditions for OSHA compliance

What percent of the US workforce has been impaired on the job (due to alcohol or illegal drugs) at least once during the previous year?

fifteen

According to OSHA, employers must report occupational injuries that result in any of the following EXCEPT ________.

first aid treatment

Which of the following accounts for one-third of all industrial accidents?

forklifts and wheelbarrows

Which of the following will most likely increase as a result of employees experiencing significant job stress?

health care costs

How do managers reduce unsafe acts through selection?

identify traits linked to job accidents and screen candidates for such traits

Supervisors can reduce unsafe acts in all of the following ways EXCEPT by ________.

identifying employee interests and preferences

Toyota uses cadmium pigments in the paint for its cars. At the Toyota plant, air samples are frequently taken as a precautionary measure to ensure that employees are not exposed to levels outside the OSHA safety standards. Which of the following best describes this situation?

industrial hygiene

According to OSHA, which of the following would most likely be considered the highest priority?

inspecting a site where there may be imminent danger

Which term refers to systematically identifying and eliminating workplace dangers by focusing on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment?

job hazard analysis

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered when OSHA calculates a penalty?

legal representation

Workplace security plans should address all the following EXCEPT ________.

making security functions more informal

All of the following are considered vulnerable workers EXCEPT ________.

male workers

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail. This is mo st likely an example of ________.

mechanical security

Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of an employee's possible alcoholism?

missed deadlines

Which of the following terms refers to taking advantage of a facility's architectural features in order to minimize security problems?

natural security

What term is used to describe any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment?

occupational illness

When an agency checks to see if units under their jurisdiction are following safety laws and rules, that is known as a(n):

operational safety review

Which of the following is conducted by an agency to determine if a work site is in compliance with safety laws and regulations?

operational safety review

The security guards and tellers at National Bank receive extensive training on how to handle medical emergencies, angry customers, and suspicious packages. Which of the following security programs is most likely being used at National Bank?

organizational security

Which of the following is NOT a method of minimizing workplace accidents?

paying better wages

All of the following are effective ways that employers reduce workers' compensation costs EXCEPT ________.

providing classroom training

Employees who wish to lower their job stress will most likely benefit from doing all of the following activities EXCEPT ________.

putting off dealing with distasteful problems

Experts suggest that burnout can most effectively be reduced by ________.

reassessing goals

Which of the following should be the first method used to reduce workplace accidents?

removing physical hazards

Data entry specialists and assembly line workers are most susceptible to ________.

repetitive motion disorders

________ is "the process of assessing exposures to loss within an operation and determining how best to eliminate, manage or otherwise reduce t he risk of an adverse event from having a negative impact on the business."

risk management

________ relates to protecting employees from internal and external security risks.

security

All of the following are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act EXCEPT ________.

self-employed persons

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

set and enforce the safety and health standards for almost all workers in the U.S.

All of the following are effective methods of improving workplace safety EXCEPT ________.

setting unreasonable but challenging safety goals

Improperly guarded equipment, defective equipment, hazardous procedures, and improper ventilation are all examples of ________.

unsafe conditions

What is the primary cause of workplace accidents?

unsafe conditions