Safety on the Job Career Planning

A person who uses a computer at a desk does not have to worry about safety in the workplace.

False

Protecting the environment can be done by a small group of people by themselves.

False

Safety in the workplace is the sole responsibility of the employer.

False

Leslie's manager wants her to use the power saw to do her work. Leslie has never used a power saw and has not been trained in its use. Leslie should _______.

a. ask her boss for training

Planning for regional natural disasters at work is _______.

a. good practice

The EPA is responsible for setting and enforcing regulation related to _______.

b. The Environment

The reduction of on the job injuries and illnesses would benefit employers, because they would _______.

b. gain back time lost by employees

Worker's Compensation helps pay for _______.

b. medical care for an injury

In the event of a fire, what is the best way to determine if a door is safe to open?

c. Check it for heat with the back of your hand

In case of an emergency requiring you to exit your building, you should be familiar with your job site's _______.

c. Emergency Action Plan

Choose the best inference based on the following statement from a corporation president: "Our employees are the greatest resource we have."

c. The speaker is willing to improve workplace safety.

If as a part of its business, a company routinely handles toxic materials, all employees who come into contact with the hazardous materials should _______.

c. be trained to safely handle and dispose of the materials

Who is responsible for protecting the environment?

d. Everyone

The most important reason to know basic first aid is:

d. It allows emergencies to be treated swiftly

Which of the following gives employees a voice in how safety is handled in the workplace?

d. Safety Empowerment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for _______.

d. Setting and Enforcing Job Safety Standards