HRMT 475 - Final
The descriptive statement in a IRS that outlines the company's commitment to safety is usually called their: Safety Protocol Safety Mission / Goal Safety Evaluation Measure None of these
Safety Mission / Goal
According to the article "Measuring Safety's ROI" which IRS Element is reported as being ranked the best overall 'value' for the 'investment'? Review of Documentation Hazard Prevention and Control Management Leadership and Employee Involvement Safety Training
Safety Training
The employees' right to participate is often facilitated through which OHS program component? Incident investigation Safety committees Safety goal setting Safety policy
Safety committees
Which of the following investigation areas of focus relates to looking at 'papers, parts, and processes'? Human Factors Situational Factors Environmental Factors All of these
Situational Factors
According to the text, this theory asserts that learning occurs through observation and imitation of others. Instructional Design Behaviourism Social cognition theory Trainee Reactions
Social cognition theory
Convictions under the Alberta OHS Act are normally: Criminal Statutory Inflammatory Absolute Liability
Statutory
Which of the following is the correct order for the transactional model of stress? Stressor > Stress > Strain Stress > Stressor > Strain Strain > Stress > Stressor Stress > Strain > Stressor
Stressor > Stress > Strain
Which of the following aspects of an employee's individual return to work plan describes: - medically safe work the employee can carryout while recovering - short-term transitional work leading to towards pre-injury duties RTW Goals Review Mechanism and Dates Hours / days of Work and Scheduled Breaks Suitable Dates
Suitable Dates
Which of the following elements is not part of the OHS Regulation definition of a 'competent' worker? Adequately qualified Suitably trained Suitably motivated Sufficient experience
Suitably motivated
According to Alberta's OHS Act, ______ has an obligation to assure competence of a worker. Supervisors Workers Suppliers All of these
Supervisors
Which of the following theories represents the idea that safety incidents occur when the 'holes' of the dominoes line-up. Domino Theory Swiss Cheese Model Fault Tree Analysis None of these
Swiss Cheese Model
The idea of looking at the 'bigger picture' in program evaluation vs. the 'zoomed in' activities and results of a specific safety initiative is called: Coordinated Analysis Strategic Thinking Systems Thinking Interconnectivity Analysis
Systems Thinking
Marco is assessing the safety training needs for his company and notices that there is one piece of 'work flow' that is at the centre of most lost time incidents. This is an example of which focus of Training Needs Assessment. Organization Task Person Hazard Assessment
Task
Who is responsible for reporting an incident to the Alberta Government? The prime contractor or the employer responsible for work on the site The company CEO The manager overseeing the work area The employee that was injured
The prime contractor or the employer responsible for work on the site
Which of the following is one of the three basic rights of every worker? The right to participate in identifying and correcting OH&S problems. The right to refuse to wear uncomfortable safety glasses. The right to know the overall costs of incidents in an organization. The right to decide how an organization will manage safety.
The right to participate in identifying and correcting OH&S problems.
Dehydration is a common symptom of exposure this physical hazard. Noise Vibration Thermal Radiation
Thermal
If an industry is exempt from WCB coverage, then: They are not required to provide a safe and healthy worksite for employees. They may opt-in to for coverage if desired. They are excluded permanently from coverage. They may not set-up an alternate insurance program for worker injuries.
They may opt-in to for coverage if desired.
Which of the following best explains the OH&S purpose of a workplace inspection program? To monitor for production improvements. To investigate hazards in the workplace. To supervise workers. To identify hazards in the workplace.
To identify hazards in the workplace.
An example of a lag indicator is: $ of WCB Premium Rates % of workers trained # near misses reported % per 100 workers observed working safely
$ of WCB Premium Rates
An employer's WCB premium is based on every $ ____ of employee's insurable earnings. $100 $150 $200 $250
$100
The minimum annual premium on a WCB account is: $100 $150 $200 $250
$200
Which of the following is NOT a lagging indicator health and safety? # of Workplace Incidents # of Disability Injuries Experienced-based WCB Premium Rates % of Workers Receiving Safety Training
% of Workers Receiving Safety Training
Which of the following is NOT a common criterion in training evaluation? Training analysis Results / Organizational Impact Knowledge Reaction
Training analysis
Which form of leadership is an executive using when giving external rewards to recognize safety practices. Transformational Transactional Inspirational All of these
Transactional
Which leadership style will have the most positive effect on workers and encourage them to buy-in to safety practices for their own benefit? Transactional Transitional Transformational Transportational
Transformational
Which style of leadership is more apt to engage the heart and personal values of employees towards occupational health and safety? Transactional Transformational Indirect Cost Savings Sustained Productivity
Transformational
According to Alberta's OHS Act, JWSHSC members or Health Representative are entitled to the following amount of training for duties related to their committee/representative role: 8 hours or the number of hours normally worked on 1 shift 16 hours or the number of hours normally worked on 2 shifts 1 week of training regardless of normal hours worked As much training is required to assure the competence of the committee member / representative
16 hours or the number of hours normally worked on 2 shifts
Alberta's COR requires a score rate of ____ % overall with a minimum score of ____ % on each of the audit elements. 80% ; 50% 50% ; 80% 85% ; 65% 65% ; 85%
80% ; 50%
A workplace injury that results in a worker missing work for a period of time is known as A compensation injury A WCB injury A lost-time incident An injury
A lost-time incident
As a province, Alberta is: Required to follow the Canada Labour Code: Part II (OHS) Able to create its own OHS Acts, Regulations, and Codes Required to have OHS Acts, Regulations and Codes Expected to produce similar OHS Acts, Regulations, and Codes as other provinces.
Able to create its own OHS Acts, Regulations, and Codes
Which stressor is best described as "time specific events of high intensity and low duration"? Chronic Acute Episodic Catastrophic
Acute
Which form of hazard control best describes "posting a sign so that people know a danger is present"? Elimination Engineering Administration Personal Protective Equipment
Administration
In general, after how many years of lower than annual injury costs might a Canadian employer receive a rebate on their annual assessment? After 2 years After 3 years After four years After 5 years
After 3 years
According to the WCB Employer Handbook, which of the following are principles of the workers' compensation system? Workers are eligible to receive benefits for work-related injuries no matter who is at fault. Employers throughout the province share the cost of compensating injured workers so that individual employers don't have to bear the full cost of claims alone. Compensation should be fair and take into account both the nature of the injury and the impact on employment earnings. All of these
All of these
An Incident Investigation Report normally contains: Details of the incident Outline of factors leading up to the incident Specific recommendations designed to prevent future incidents All of these
All of these
An employee's insurable earnings include: Regular wages (including overtime) air market value for volunteer or unpaid work Training-on-the-job earnings All of these
All of these
An employer's WCB premium rates are affected by: Their company's incident (or experience) rating The incident (or experience rating) of company's in their industry. The presence of a company's Certification of Recognition All of these
All of these
Disability Management is: A set of employer practices designed to prevent or reduce workplace disability and assist workers in recovering normal functioning as quickly as possible to the maximum degree possible. Comprised of three inter-related parts: Prevention, Accommodation, Recovery A corporate approach help assure compliance with the Human Rights Act All of these
All of these
Engaging in IRS evaluation helps create a track record and case for: Employer Due Diligence Review and Revision of OHS Programs Hazard Identification and Control All of these
All of these
In the Alberta OHS Act, which of the following is a required aspect of an OHS program? Health and Safety Policy Emergency Response Plan Procedures for reviewing and revising the OHS program All of these
All of these
In what circumstances would an employer not have to fulfill their 'duty to accommodate'? If there are health or safety difficulties involved in the workplace accommodation If there are considerable unsustainable economic or efficiency costs involved in the workplace accommodation. If there are contradictions of a Bona Fide Occupational Requirement due to the workplace accommodation. All of these
All of these
When supervisors talk about health and safety during employee orientation they are helping to create a track record and case opete Employee Competence Employer Due Diligence Compliance with the OHS Act All of these
All of these
Which of the following are common reasons why people don't report or investigate incidents: Shame Not wanting to slowdown production Fear of tainting the safety record All of these
All of these
Which of the following are general responses / results of strain: Change in employee's mood Increased or decreased weight Substance use / abuse All of these
All of these
Which of the following elements is normally part of an Internal Responsibility System? Hazard Identification Training Emergency Response Planning All of these
All of these
Which of the following is a description of a vibration related injury? Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome White Finger Spinal Disc Herniation All of these
All of these
Which of the following is a normal grounds for which Undue Hardship can be claimed? Financial Costs Disruption of Operations Morale Problems of Other Employees All of these
All of these
Which of the following is an example of a workplace accommodation? Work hardening by gradually building employee stamina for hours and workload Workplace modifications such as new policies, processes, or tools relating to the conduct of work Job task modifications such as removing a challenging duty or adjusting the performance standard for the work All of these
All of these
Which of the following offer viable controls for workplace bullying and violence? Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Personal Protective Equipment All of these
All of these
Which of the following psychosocial factors significantly influence RTW outcomes? Perception of organizational support Sense of fairness / organizational justice Job satisfaction All of these
All of these
Which of the form of WCB rehabilitation pertains to help people become 'competent and capable for suitable employment''? Vocational rehabilitation Physical rehabilitation Social rehabilitation All of these
All of these
Why is 'Top Leadership' needed for safety? Establish and maintain organizational values Apply resources and consequences Enable cross-function cooperation / integration All of these
All of these
Why is it important to investigate a workplace injury? It is the law It may help prevent a future injury or incident It may help prevent future damage and production losses All of these
All of these
Employer WCB premium payments go to funding: Workers Claims Costs WCB Administration The Appeals Commission All of these.
All of these.
The Occupational Injury Service (OIS): Allows for the fast-tracking of diagnostics and treatment services for injured workers. Is required - employees may not see their own doctor for workplace injuries Is separate from other WCB supports with limited cross-connection and synergistic supports. All of these
Allows for the fast-tracking of diagnostics and treatment services for injured workers.
When a company is looking to examine the presence and sufficiency of components of their IRS, they are usually conducting: An Audit Active Assessment Intervention Analysis Comparative Analysis
An Audit
Which of the following situations contains the greatest amount of risk? An event with negligible consequences that is unlikely to occur An event with minor consequences that is very likely to occur An event that is likely to occur with very serious consequences An event that is moderately likely to occur with moderate consequences
An event that is likely to occur with very serious consequences
Which of the following incidents does not have to be reported to the Alberta Government? An incident that results in death. An incident that involves an unplanned explosion. An incident related to communicating an infectious disease. All of these must be reported.
An incident related to communicating an infectious disease.
Goals, according to Goals Setting Theory, enhance safety because they influence: Antecents Behaviours Consequences none of these
Antecents
According to the course materials, which of the following best describes the definition of hazard? Any condition, activity, or thing that has caused harm Any condition, activity, or thing that has the potential to cause harm Anything, which under slightly different circumstances could cause harm A harmful situation
Any condition, activity, or thing that has the potential to cause harm
What would explain why Chathum is unaffected by a network outage, whereas Celine is screaming loudly at the office's network administrator? Propensity for violence Type A Personality Negative affectivity General Adaptation Syndrome - Level 1 Alarm
Type A Personality
A Fire Drill is an emergency preparedness learning experience with evaluation typically targeted at: Reaction Knowledge Behaviour Results
Behaviour
In which of Kirkpatrick's levels of learning evaluation would you assess "whether employees are actually using tools differently so as to mitigate an ergonomic hazard"? Reaction Learning Behaviour Results
Behaviour
Which of the following is an Engineering control for 'Noise'? Ear protection Buffer walls Signage All of these
Buffer walls
According to the text, a WCB reviewer is most likely to accept a claim resulting from: Catastrophic or acute stress Chronic stress Episodic stress All of these equally
Catastrophic or acute stress
For employers, working to address employee workplace stress is: Not a concern for employers Straight forward as jobs present most of the stress in an employee's life Challenging, as non-work stressors also impact an employee's workplace stress All of these
Challenging, as non-work stressors also impact an employee's workplace stress
From the Continual Improvement cycle of Plan, Do, Check, Act, which phase most relates to the OHS Act Requirement that OHS programs are maintained and regularly reviewed and revised? Plan Do Check Act
Check
Which perspective on learning suggests that employee safety performance is affected by people attending to too many details, tasks, and responsibilities? Behaviourism Cognitive overload Social cognition All of these
Cognitive overload
Which role will a leader play when they want to exert direct authority to ensure safety practices are followed? Manager Commander Inspirer None of these
Commander
Which of the following reflects how Workers' Compensation Boards view the social benefit of compensation? Compensation gets reluctant workers back to work. Compensation makes up for your pain and suffering. Compensation is a cost that must be tightly managed. Compensation helps you remain active in your community.
Compensation helps you remain active in your community.
A simple description of Component Analysis is: Completing aAn Audit Comparing Time 1 vs Time 2 Creating The Story Establishing Statistical Relationships
Completing aAn Audit
A simple description of Component Analysis is: Completing an Audit Comparing Time 1 vs Time 2 Creating The Story Establishing Statistical Relationships
Completing an Audit
Which form of evaluation analysis is most likely to produce an overall score, such as "70% Safety" or "B+ Safety" Component Comparison Contributory Causal
Component
The General Manager of the manufacturing plant told the Purchasing Manager to include 'health impacts' when assessing supply bids and the Finance Manager to increase the supplies budget. This is an example of leadership by: Cross-functional coordination Inspiration Values management Indirect Costs Management
Cross-functional coordination
As an employee is away from work for a longer period of time their likelihood of returning to work: Decreases Increases Stays about the same There is no relationship between 'time away' and 'returning to work'
Decreases
In which stage of the ADDIE model would you expect to clarify the learning objectives of a specific training session and establish the session format? Analysis Design, Development, Implementation Evaluation All of these
Design, Development, Implementation
When conducting a regression analysis in the evaluation of a safety program, you are essentially: Developing an equation to show / predict how much influence one (or several) independent variable has on a dependent variable. Developing a scatter plot to show that as one variable increases another variable tends to increase or decrease. Developing a clear logical connection between introduction of one variable and a change in another variable. Developing an estimate of the significance of one variable in explaining the presence of another variable.
Developing an equation to show / predict how much influence one (or several) independent variable has on a dependent variable.
Business owners: Automatically have WCB coverage when their employees have coverage Do not automatically have WCB coverage when their employees have coverage and therefore should consider purchasing personal coverage as well. All of these None of these
Do not automatically have WCB coverage when their employees have coverage and therefore should consider purchasing personal coverage as well.
The following statement is the definition of which term below? "An expected standard of conduct that requires employers to take every reasonable precaution to ensure safety." Jurisdiction Lost-time Incident Due Diligence Internal Responsibility System
Due Diligence
Which of the following Return to Work Phases includes the step 'Discuss suitable duties options'. Immediately After Injury During Initial Recovery Period Finalize the RTW Plan Actual RTW
During Initial Recovery Period
Early intervention and which of the following are usually claimed as best practices in disability management? Educate supervisors about disability management. Carefully monitor workers for fraudulent injury claims. Negotiate with unions for reduced wage agreements for modified work to cover the expense of lower productivity. Replace aging workers with more physically fit, younger employees.
Educate supervisors about disability management.
Off-the-job training (classroom training) is often found to be less effective in which area? Engagement and active learning Clear learning objectives Learning discussions Quiz results
Engagement and active learning
Which of the following is NOT a general premise supporting modern WCB legislation? Ensure workers are 100% healthy before returning them to work. Provide compensation based on loss of earnings. Administer a "no fault" system. Administer a system largely separate from the judicial courts.
Ensure workers are 100% healthy before returning them to work.
Which of the following Return to Work Phases includes the step 'Decide how to monitor progress'. Immediately After Injury During Initial Recovery Period Finalize the RTW Plan Actual RTW
Finalize the RTW Plan
The statement below reflects which of the the general criticisms of the modern Internal Responsibility System? "The complex subcontracting chains where it is unclear who is responsible for OHS." Declining employee participation Inadequate enforcement Fracturing of employment None of these
Fracturing of employment
The third step in a Contribution Analysis relates to: Describe the Situation Gather Evidence Describe the Theory of Change Tell the Story
Gather Evidence
According to the Safety Culture Spectrum Presentation materials, which of the culture spectrum is characterized by "Managing staff safety is an integral part of everything we do"? Reactive Calculative Proactive Generative
Generative
Which of the following elements of an IRS mostly reflects or contains the Leadership Group's directions for safety in an organization? Goal / Policy Statement . Hazard Assessment Training Joint Health Safety Committee
Goal / Policy Statement
In which component of an IRS would you expect to see a set of job-task specific safety procedures outlined? Safety Mission Hazard Assessment Hazard Control Safety Evaluation
Hazard Control
In which Risk Category of OMPQ (or similar) RTW assessment would you normally seek Independent Medical Consultation? Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk All of these
High Risk
Which of the following accident investigation factors is reflected in the question "Was the work being performed according to procedures?" Human Situational Environmental All of these
Human
The unsafe acts or unsafe conditions directly preceding an incident are commonly referred to as: Indirect causes Immediate causes Basic or underlying causes Root causes
Immediate causes
In Disability Management, employers must: Implement the accommodation requested by the employee Implement a reasonable accommodation Implement the accommodation requested by the doctor All of these
Implement a reasonable accommodation
Which ADDIE model training stage is activities like "communicating the training" and "processing the registrations" typically addressed? Analysis Design Implementation Evaluation
Implementation
Which of the following Meredith principles is best described as meaning "Employers, Employees, and Government should not able to unduly influence the decisions of the Workers Compensation Board"? No Fault Compensation Collective Liability Independent Administration Exclusive Jurisdiction
Independent Administration
The three primary methods of collecting evidence during an OH&S audit include documentation, work site observation, and which of the following? Interviews Trend analysis Root cause investigation Hazard assessment and control
Interviews
Where does personal protective equipment (PPE) rank in terms of the recommended approach to hazard control? First choice / option Middle choice / option Last choice / option Always
Last choice / option
Contribution Analysis refers to an analysis that: Describes one program in contrast to another Looks for statistical relationships between variables Looks to explain a change in one variable by presenting a plausible explanation while accounting for other influences. All of these
Looks to explain a change in one variable by presenting a plausible explanation while accounting for other influences.
In relation to Disability Management, Workplace Accommodation means: A group of buildings or areas where a employees may live or stay. A convenient arrangement, settlement, or compromise Making changes to certain rules, standards, policies, cultures, and environments to ensure they don't have a negative effect on a person because of their mental or physical disability. All of these
Making changes to certain rules, standards, policies, cultures, and environments to ensure they don't have a negative effect on a person because of their mental or physical disability.
Which of the following lists some of the basic elements of the Alberta PIR Program? Management commitment; hazard identification; worker competency and training Management commitment; ergonomic evaluation; WHMIS Incident investigation; fire prevention; first aid Environmental management; hazard controls; program administration
Management commitment; hazard identification; worker competency and training
Which leadership 'propeller' role addresses safety as its functional task and duty? Commander Manager Inspirer Transformer
Manager
An investigation report and witness statements: May be used as evidence in a future trial arising from the incident or injry. May NOT be used as evidence in a future trial arising from the incident or injry. Require an oath of truthfulness All of these
May NOT be used as evidence in a future trial arising from the incident or injry.
Which of the following is not a usual element of an IRS? Hazard Assessment Incident Investigation Program Administration Media reporting
Media reporting
Which aspect of the safety performance equation relates most to employee actions because of personal or group influence? Ability Motivation Opportunity All of these
Motivation
Which of the following is the first step in a training initiative? Needs assessment Determine learning outcomes Select and organize training content Decide on training strategy (orientation, on-the-job, etc.)
Needs assessment
Which auditing method is a Certifying Partner using when they start a COR audit by walking around the work site looking for safety signs and worker behaviours? Observation Investigation Interviewing Documentation
Observation
When a supervisor wants to train an employee to ensure the worker has enough experience to competently perform the work, which method is most appropriate? Classroom training E-learning On-the-job training Coaching
On-the-job training
Which item of investigation is missing from the list of what is commonly examined: Positions, People, ______, Papers. Places Pictures Parts Preferences
Parts
Harpreet, a general foreman at EnviroCO, noticed that Melvin was absent from his post as a 'top side' worker while Melvin's partner was working in the sewer line. If this observation led to Melvin receiving training on his duties, this would be an example of what form of Needs Analysis? Organizational Task / Job Person All of these
Person
At which point in the Disability Management 'timeline' would an employee's Return to Work take place? Pre-Incident Incident Post-Incident None of these
Post-Incident
When exposure is used as a part of a risk calculation, it is a more definitive evaluation of: Severity Correct Probability Root cause Hazard identification
Probability
Employers that have WCB coverage for workers are: Required to deduct WCB premiums from employee paycheques Protected from lawsuits by employees injured on the job Paying premiums only to cover injuries that occur for that employer's workforce. All of these
Protected from lawsuits by employees injured on the job
Which of the following RTW stakeholders is the person most accountable for monitoring the employees RTW in the workplace? Treating Doctor Coworkers Investigators RTW Coordinator
RTW Coordinator
Which of the following investigation methods involves 'role playing'? Review Recordings Walk Through Ask Re-enactment
Re-enactment
Which of the following investigative techniques is a 'simulation designed to recreate the circumstances that lead to the incident'? Interviews Walk-through Re-enactment Video and Audio Recording Review
Re-enactment
According to the Safety Culture Spectrum Presentation materials, which of the culture spectrum is characterized by "We take staff safety seriously and do something when we have an incident"? Pathological Reactive Calculative Proactive
Reactive
Reinforcement theory suggests that employee safety behaviours are influenced by: Rewards and Incentives Employee self-motivation Intrinsic satisfaction with the process all of these
Rewards and Incentives
What are the three types of WCB rehabilitation? Vocational, Physical, and Retraining Physical, Retraining, and Social Vocational, Physical, and Social Retraining, Vocational, and Social
Vocational, Physical, and Social
When a workplace injury must be reported, it must be reported to: Alberta Labour Relations Board OHS Advisory Council Workplace Health and Safety Contact Centre All of these
Workplace Health and Safety Contact Centre
Disability Management applies to: Workplace Injuries Only Workplace and Non-work Injuries Non-work Injuries
Workplace and Non-work Injuries
Through what physiological entry route would poison ivy have an effect on gardeners and agricultural workers? respiration absorption ingestion penetration
absorption
Akanksha is a dental hygienist who cleans patient's teeth for 35 hours a week. What is the most realistic way of minimizing segmental vibration from the electric polishing brush? using a manual polishing brush reducing the number of patients that she sees loosening her grip on the polishing brush adding padding to the handle of the brush
adding padding to the handle of the brush
What types of incidents automatically require investigation? near misses and close calls all workers' compensation claims incidents involving young workers all incidents involving workplace fatalities
all incidents involving workplace fatalities
A Certificate of Recognition is: An agreement between safety organizations to support and mentor companies that are initiating a safety program A certificate reflecting that a company is a leader in OHS programs, A certificate reflecting that a company has an OHS program that satisfies certain standards. all of these
all of these
Self-Determination Theory sets out which basic component(s) of motivation? No Motivation / Amotivation Extrinsic Motivation Intrinsic Motivation all of these
all of these
Which of the following are categories of behaviour contributing to safe working performance? proper use of hazard control systems in the workplace. increased awareness and recognition of workplace hazards proper response to emergency situations all of these
all of these
After incurring a serious injury at the paper mill, Jim Larue went back to school and retrained as a pharmacy assistant. His current wage is lower than his previous wage. What type of Workers' Compensation income support might he receive in his new job? none, he will just receive his new wage a disability pension on top of his new wages a rehabilitation benefit on top of his new wages an earnings loss payment on top of his new wages
an earnings loss payment on top of his new wages
In contrast to a lag indicator, a lead indictor: can be used to improve OHS outcomes prior to an unwanted OHS outcome occuring. is required by legislation in Alberta. is the same for every organization. All of these
can be used to improve OHS outcomes prior to an unwanted OHS outcome occuring.
Which of the following is a behavioural intervention? changing the physical environment to reduce exposure to hazards modifying workplace procedures changing employee attitudes and knowledge. all of these
changing employee attitudes and knowledge.
Which of the following dimensions best describes a stressor that is consistently present in the workplace? acute chronic daily catastrophic
chronic
Shutting off power to stop a person from continuing to receive electric shock is an example of what stage of hazard control? precontact control contact control postcontract control administrative control
contact control
During what type of training would you be most likely be asked to participate in a role play? social learning behavioural learning experiential learning simulation learning
experiential learning
The performing arts (theatre, dance, music) do not always come to mind when hazardous workplaces are being discussed. However, performers at MacEwan's Allard Hall encounter many hazards and OH&S incidents can occur. Imagine that an actor is involved in a safety incident because of exposure to the bright and blinding stage lights. What investigation technique is available to show why and how the lights contributed to the incident? safety sampling audit program positive tree fault tree
fault tree
Which of the following should have the most influence on a training program's content? evaluation and environmental constraints needs assessment and environmental constraints learning objectives and evaluation needs assessment and learning objectives
needs assessment and learning objectives
Even before the training begins, what type of trainee reaction can you start assessing? affective reaction behavioural reaction perceived utility-based reaction economic reaction
perceived utility-based reaction
The main difference between a root cause and proximal cause is: root cause directly precedes the incident proximate cause directly precedes the incident proximate cause supports the idea that the incident is a result of the combination of multiple factors Background is a common proximate cause
proximate cause directly precedes the incident
The overall goal of training evaluation is to measure what criterion? organizational results and reduced costs behavioural changes and transfer of learning the value added to the organization and its employees employee perceptions and attitudes towards safety
the value added to the organization and its employees
The benefit of a leading Safety indicator is: measuring the end result of an OHS process to record things that have already happened identifying trends in past performance they inform a reactive health and safety culture they focus on the future of safety performance and signal safety success or failure
they focus on the future of safety performance and signal safety success or failure
Which of the following is the best example of a physical hazard? Acoustic energy (noise) An extension cord across a hallway Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) gas Frequent repetitive arm movements
Acoustic energy (noise)
The Alberta Industry with the greatest Lost-time Claim Rate in 2016 is: Agriculture and Forestry Construction and Construction Services Manufacturing, Processing and Packaging Mining and Petroleum Development
Agriculture and Forestry
A Certifying Partner in Alberta can: help an employer develop an Internal Responsibility System Provide health and safety training and services Coordinate the audit process All of these
All of these
A Certifying Partner will do which of the following listed items when conducting a COR audit? Employee interviews at all levels A review of documentation Observations of workplace conditions and practices All of these
All of these
A safety culture is influenced by: Group Identification Organizational Systems and Supports Social Reinforcements / Proofs All of these
All of these
According to the text, which of the following psychological effects of harassment and bullying? Anxiety Shame Anger All of these
All of these
Alberta's OHS Act specifies safety obligations of: Workers Suppliers Supervisors All of these
All of these
Benefits of implementing a meaningful IRS and achieving a COR are: Lower WCB premiums Increased access to work / contracts Indirect enhancements / savings such as employee morale All of these
All of these
During the summer, Noriko works at a theme park. What is the main reason why seasonal workers, like her, are exposed to a higher risk of injury by the employer than full-time workers? They are less aware of job hazards. They are more afraid to speak up. They receive less safety training. All of these
All of these
Which of the following is not one of the "Three Levers of OHS Enactment": Education Engineering Elimination Enforcement
Elimination
When selecting hazard controls, the hierarchy from most to least effective & preferred is: Elimination, Engineering, Administrative, Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment, Elimination, Administrative, Engineering Administrative, Engineering, Personal Protective Equipment, Elimination Engineering, Personal Protective Equipment, Elimination, Administrative
Elimination, Engineering, Administrative, Personal Protective Equipment
Alongside 'Severity" and "Probability", a possible third dimension of risk is: Impact Financial Incremental Exposure
Exposure
According to the text, which of the following can have similar effects as alcohol on employee judgement and subsequently workplace safety. Chronic stress Fatigue Workplace harassment / incivility All of these
Fatigue
Which model suggests 'Job Design' impacts 'Psychological State' which impacts 'Performance'? Hackman & Oldham Scientific Management Herzberg 2-factor Theory Miles & Snow
Hackman & Oldham
The three basic steps to hazard assessment include: Hazard elimination; hazard evaluation; hazard initiation Hazard identification; hazard training; hazard elimination Hazard evaluation; risk assessment; risk reduction Hazard control; hazard identification; hazard evaluation
Hazard control; hazard identification; hazard evaluation
Ventilation systems are an engineering control for which form of chemical or biological hazard exposure? Inhalation Absorption Ingestion Penetration
Inhalation
Which of the following best describes a 'route of entry' for a scent sensitivity reaction? Inhalation / Respiratory Absorption Ingestion Penetration
Inhalation / Respiratory
Which of the following is an Engineering control for 'Biological hazard'? Teaching employees to cover their mouths when coughing Installing HEPA Air Filters Placing signs warning of allergens in the area All of these
Installing HEPA Air Filters
The internal responsibility system is best explained as: The written records of a supervisor's observation of a worker's OH&S behaviour. The triad of regulatory obligations, regulatory penalties, and organizational compliance. Clear responsibilities and training for front-line workers. Integrating OH&S responsibilities between all levels of the organization.
Integrating OH&S responsibilities between all levels of the organization.
A leader decides to formalize their ad hoc safety practices into a safety program. This program is generally called: Partnerships in Injury Reduction Certificate of Recognition Internal Responsibility System Field Level Hazard Assessment
Internal Responsibility System
The system that would include a Joint Health & Safety Committee is: External Responsibility System Health Practices System Internal Responsibility System None of these
Internal Responsibility System
The system that would include a Joint Health & Safety Committee is: External Responsibility System Internal Responsibility System Health Practices System None of these
Internal Responsibility System
An OHS Regulation is different than an OHS Act in that the Regulation: Is easier to amend and update than the Act Sets out the broad legal framework for OHS in the jurisdiction Provides highly detailed specifications of how 'safety' should be assured in practical situations All of these
Is easier to amend and update than the Act
Alberta's OHS Act gives OHS Officers the powers to: Direct offenders to a jail / holding facility Interrogate perceived offenders Issue stop work and stop use orders (which may result in company financial losses) Collect medical evidence on their own initiative
Issue stop work and stop use orders (which may result in company financial losses)
Which model suggests that Job Control is a key factor in determining how workplace stress affects people? Miles & Snow Porter's 5 Factors Karasek's Job demands-control model Hackman and Oldham Job Design Model
Karasek's Job demands-control model
Which of the following best summarizes due diligence? Any response to a known hazard. Legal obligation to do everything reasonably practical to prevent injuries. Researching known hazards of the industry. Adherence to a specific requirement of OH&S legislation.
Legal obligation to do everything reasonably practical to prevent injuries.
Which major considerations should be discussed when evaluating the rationale for an OH&S program? Types of Loss, Costs of Loss, and History of Loss Cost, Hazards, and Employee Qualifications Business Goals, Staffing Requirements, and Production Targets Legal, Moral, and Financial Implications of having incidents
Legal, Moral, and Financial Implications of having incidents
According to the Karasek model for workplace stress, in which position is a person most likely to feel psychological strain? Low job control and low psychological demands Low job control and high psychological demands High job control and low psychological demands High job control and high psychological demands
Low job control and high psychological demands
Which hazard control strategy is very common but is also generally the least effective in the hierarchy of controls? Substitution Engineering Administration Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Which of the following categories best contains the hazard "a loud, constant hum"? Biological Chemical Physical Safety
Physical
Which person is most likely to be violent with an employee? Supervisor Coworker Public Self
Public
Which of the following is one of employees' basic OHS rights? Right to sue Right to remediate Right to complain Right to participate
Right to participate
Typically, in OHS legislation, the Code is superior to the Act The Act is superior to the Regulation The Regulation is superior to the Act None of these
The Act is superior to the Regulation
The main purpose of OH&S is best described as: To recognize and control unintended loss due to hazards. Compliance with OH&S legislation. To prevent any incident from ever happening. To reduce financial losses due to incidents.
To recognize and control unintended loss due to hazards.
The following statements generally describe motivations for: - Injury claims affect WCB premiums and sometimes ability for companies to bid on contracts - Workers may anticipate difficulties looking for new work while injured. - Workers may be satisfied with 'cash under the table' compensation for injuries Implementing a quality IRS system Under-reporting of workplace injuries Implementing a safety policy Neglecting to evaluate the IRS system for year over year changes
Under-reporting of workplace injuries
What is an example of a repetitive strain / vibration injury? Ankle sprain Tinnitus White finger disease Dermatitis
White finger disease
WHMIS stands for: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Wellness and Health Management Information System Workplace Happiness and Materialism Information Society Workplace Health Information Management System
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Along with other initiatives, most Joint Health and Safety Committees would likely engage in which of the following activities? Workplace inspections, incident investigations, making improvement recommendations Hazard assessment, corrective discipline, selection of personal protective equipment Training program review, safety program budgeting, safety program development Addressing employee complaints, safety promotion campaigns, staffing and hiring decisions
Workplace inspections, incident investigations, making improvement recommendations
The Alberta OHS Act definition of being 'competent' includes the following statements, and: - suitably trained - sufficient experience to work without supervision, or minimal degree of supervision passed prerequisite tests of sound mind adequately qualified all of these
adequately qualified
What is the definition of stress? an individual's internal response to, or evaluation of a demand that arouses negative feelings a consequence of any action and a non-adaptive process moderated by individual differences a consequence of any action, moderated by individual differences and an internal event an adaptive response moderated by individual differences and a consequence of any action, situation, or event that places several demands upon a person
an adaptive response moderated by individual differences and a consequence of any action, situation, or event that places several demands upon a person
In OH&S terminology, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced by members of Canada's military as a result of events during their tour of duty would be classified as what? a hazard an injury / illness an agent all of these
an injury / illness
Under the regulatory concept of due diligence an employer must do what they believe reasonable in the circumstances. do everything possible in the circumstances. take only the steps which are specifically defined in the legislation. do everything reasonably practicable in the circumstances.
do everything reasonably practicable in the circumstances.
If XL Foods in Alberta claims that it did everything it could to make sure its own employees were protected from risks due to tainted meat, on what legal defense are they relying? due process internal responsibility due diligence assumption of risk
due diligence
Performers at MacEwan's Allard Hall encounter many hazards and OH&S incidents can occur. What type of hazard would be represented by spot lights that are bright and potentially damaging to the eye? physical chemical thermal safety
physical
Canada's Criminal Code allows for: prosecution of safety offenders demonstrating profound moral failings. no prosecution of safety offenders demonstrating profound moral failings. prosecution of safety offenders demonstrating a minor degree of due diligence no prosecution of safety offenders demonstrating a minor degree of due diligence
prosecution of safety offenders demonstrating profound moral failings.
Which of the following is an example of a primary stress intervention? talking with friends using relaxation techniques providing flexible working conditions and loads providing employee assistance programs
providing flexible working conditions and loads
What are the four categories of strain reactions? organizational, physical, mental, and cognitive behavioural, cognitive, organizational, and physical psychological, physical, cognitive, and mental psychological, physical, behavioural, and organizational
psychological, physical, behavioural, and organizational
By which four routes can chemicals enter the body? respiration, inhalation, skin absorption, and skin penetration ingestion, skin penetration, inhalation, and lungs respiration, skin absorption, skin penetration, and ingestion lungs, nose, skin absorption, and ingestion
respiration, inhalation, skin absorption, and skin penetration
Which of the following is an engineering control? recognizing the source of the hazard (i.e., the potential energy source) segregating the hazard in time and space protecting workers from exposure through personal protective equipment contacting the Ministry of Labour after an incident
segregating the hazard in time and space
An employee expressed her concerns to her supervisor that fumes emitting from her computer were causing her headaches. She requested the supervisor's permission to stop working immediately. However, the supervisor insisted that she continue working. What employee right did the supervisor's behaviour likely violate? the employee's right to refuse unsafe work the employee's right to report unsafe conditions the employee's right to participate in health and safety programs all of these
the employee's right to refuse unsafe work
What differentiates incivility from bullying? the physical aspect of bullying the deliberate intent of incivility the lack of consequences for bullying the lack of a pattern of deliberate behaviour
the lack of a pattern of deliberate behaviour
OH&S legislation is developed to protect three basic workers' rights: the right to know, the right to refuse, and ___________ the right to strike the right to participate the right to enforce safety the right to adequate training
the right to participate
Being an active member of a Joint Health and Safety Committee at work allows workers to satisfy which one of the principal OH&S employee rights? the right to refuse dangerous work without penalty the right to participate in identifying and correcting health and safety problems the right to know about hazards in the workplace the right to refuse wearing safety equipment that is uncomfortable
the right to participate in identifying and correcting health and safety problems
In 2016, the Alberta worker group with the highest lost-time injury frequency rate was: workers aged 15-24 workers aged 25-45 workers aged 45-64 all worker groups had approximately the same lost-time injury rate
workers aged 45-64
What is the first step in managing workplace violence? risk mitigation education and training workplace violence policy risk assessment
workplace violence policy