Question 1

Investments in workplace health and safety produce considerable returns for an employer's bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Ergonomics Canada suggests that all of the following signs might indicate that your workplace is in need of ergonomic redesign EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Low rates of absenteeism and worker turnover. 
B) Employees are experiencing soft-tissue injuries. 
C) A high number of mistakes or requirement for rework due to reduced quality. 
D) Poor or declining productivity over the course of a shift. 
A) Low rates of absenteeism and worker turnover. 
B) Employees are experiencing soft-tissue injuries. 
C) A high number of mistakes or requirement for rework due to reduced quality. 
D) Poor or declining productivity over the course of a shift. A

Question 3

If members of a management team fail to provide a safe workplace for workers,there are legal and personal consequences.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

Accepted Answer

A) Safety First and Safety Always 
B) Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility 
C) Safe Work Is Efficient Work 
D) Safe Work is Effective Work 
A) Safety First and Safety Always 
B) Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility 
C) Safe Work Is Efficient Work 
D) Safe Work is Effective Work B

Question 4

Testing for drug and alcohol use is permissible only where the employer can meet three stringent conditions set out by the Supreme Court of Canada.Indicate the three conditions.Of the three conditions identified,which one is the most difficult to meet and why?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary
Testing may be permissi

Question 5

A system within an organization where every person has direct responsibility for health and safety as an essential part of his or her job is called

Accepted Answer

A) International responsibility system. 
B) Internal responsibility system. 
C) Independent responsibility system. 
D) Interdependent responsibility system. 
A) International responsibility system. 
B) Internal responsibility system. 
C) Independent responsibility system. 
D) Interdependent responsibility system.

Question 6

In the federal sector,employers with more than ________ employees must also establish a policy committee,which acts as a central joint health and safety committee with overarching responsibility for workplace health and safety.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 500 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 500

Question 7

Experience dictates that there are no shortcuts to work.Dangerous work increases the potential for accidents.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

Accepted Answer

A) Safety First and Safety Always 
B) Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility 
C) Safe Work Is Efficient Work 
D) Safe Work is Effective Work 
A) Safety First and Safety Always 
B) Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility 
C) Safe Work Is Efficient Work 
D) Safe Work is Effective Work

Question 8

A breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury is called

Accepted Answer

A) WHMIS 
B) Safety Awareness Program 
C) Job Hazard Analysis Technique 
D) Workers' Compensation Program 
A) WHMIS 
B) Safety Awareness Program 
C) Job Hazard Analysis Technique 
D) Workers' Compensation Program

Question 9

Joint Health and Safety Committees are mandated in all jurisdictions,although workplaces with very few workers may be exempted from a formal committee requirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury is called the Job Hazard Evaluation Method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion as to what employers can do to prevent workplace violence from occurring in their organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Identify a few factors that contribute to workplace violence. 
B) Monitor,review,and revise the workplace violence prevention measures in the workplace as necessary. 
C) Attempt to resolve all cases of workplace violence and,failing this,appoint a competent person to investigate the matter. 
D) Secure top management commitment and worker participation. 
A) Identify a few factors that contribute to workplace violence. 
B) Monitor,review,and revise the workplace violence prevention measures in the workplace as necessary. 
C) Attempt to resolve all cases of workplace violence and,failing this,appoint a competent person to investigate the matter. 
D) Secure top management commitment and worker participation.

Question 12

Obese employees spend ________ on health services and ________ on medications than people of health weight.

Accepted Answer

A) more;less 
B) more;more 
C) less;more 
D) more;the same 
A) more;less 
B) more;more 
C) less;more 
D) more;the same

Question 13

The foundation of occupational health and safety legislation in Canada is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) CRA 
B) IRS 
C) OHS 
D) CHS 
A) CRA 
B) IRS 
C) OHS 
D) CHS

Question 14

Fragrances and scented products in the workplace can be considered a health and safety concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an effect of workplace violence on an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased absenteeism 
B) Increased sick leave costs 
C) Increased turnover 
D) Decreased productivity 
A) Decreased absenteeism 
B) Increased sick leave costs 
C) Increased turnover 
D) Decreased productivity

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to higher rates of workplace accidents or injuries?

Accepted Answer

A) Jobs that are interesting and challenging 
B) Fatigue 
C) Excessive worker stress 
D) Physically demanding tasks 
A) Jobs that are interesting and challenging 
B) Fatigue 
C) Excessive worker stress 
D) Physically demanding tasks

Question 17

Describe the difference between unsafe acts and unsafe conditions,providing three examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary
An unsafe act is direct

Question 18

Drug and alcohol testing may be permissible only where the employer can meet three conditions.Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) The testing policy is rationally connected to the performance of the job. 
B) The employer adopted the policy in an honest and good-faith belief that it was necessary to the fulfillment of that legitimate work-related purpose. 
C) The employer adopted the policy in order to ensure profitability and survival of the business. 
D) The policy or standard is reasonably necessary to accomplish that legitimate,work-related purpose. 
A) The testing policy is rationally connected to the performance of the job. 
B) The employer adopted the policy in an honest and good-faith belief that it was necessary to the fulfillment of that legitimate work-related purpose. 
C) The employer adopted the policy in order to ensure profitability and survival of the business. 
D) The policy or standard is reasonably necessary to accomplish that legitimate,work-related purpose.

Question 19

In what year did comprehensive occupational health and safety legislation emerge in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) 1960 
B) 1965 
C) 1970 
D) 1976 
A) 1960 
B) 1965 
C) 1970 
D) 1976

Question 20

The Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act define workplace violence as all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) The exercise of physical force by a person against a worker,in a workplace,that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker. 
B) An attempt to exercise physical force again against a worker,in a workplace,that could cause physical injury to the worker. 
C) A statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker,in a workplace,that could cause physical injury to the worker. 
D) A statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat,in a workplace,that could result in injury to the worker. 
A) The exercise of physical force by a person against a worker,in a workplace,that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker. 
B) An attempt to exercise physical force again against a worker,in a workplace,that could cause physical injury to the worker. 
C) A statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker,in a workplace,that could cause physical injury to the worker. 
D) A statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat,in a workplace,that could result in injury to the worker.

Investments in workplace health and safety produce considerable returns for an employer's bottom line.

Ergonomics Canada suggests that all of the following signs might indicate that your workplace is in need of ergonomic redesign EXCEPT

If members of a management team fail to provide a safe workplace for workers,there are legal and personal consequences.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

Testing for drug and alcohol use is permissible only where the employer can meet three stringent conditions set out by the Supreme Court of Canada.Indicate the three conditions.Of the three conditions identified,which one is the most difficult to meet and why?

A system within an organization where every person has direct responsibility for health and safety as an essential part of his or her job is called

In the federal sector,employers with more than ________ employees must also establish a policy committee,which acts as a central joint health and safety committee with overarching responsibility for workplace health and safety.

Experience dictates that there are no shortcuts to work.Dangerous work increases the potential for accidents.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury is called

Joint Health and Safety Committees are mandated in all jurisdictions,although workplaces with very few workers may be exempted from a formal committee requirement.

A breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury is called the Job Hazard Evaluation Method.

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion as to what employers can do to prevent workplace violence from occurring in their organization?

Obese employees spend on health services and on medications than people of health weight.

The foundation of occupational health and safety legislation in Canada is the ________.

Fragrances and scented products in the workplace can be considered a health and safety concern.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of workplace violence on an organization?

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to higher rates of workplace accidents or injuries?

Describe the difference between unsafe acts and unsafe conditions,providing three examples of each.

Drug and alcohol testing may be permissible only where the employer can meet three conditions.Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions?

In what year did comprehensive occupational health and safety legislation emerge in Canada?

The Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act define workplace violence as all of the following EXCEPT

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Strategic Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment: Equality and Human Rights

Analysis and Design of Work and Human Resource Planning

Recruitment and Selection

Training and Strategic Development of People

Managing Employee Engagement and Performance

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

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Exam 12: Safe, Secure and Productive Workplaces

Investments in workplace health and safety produce considerable returns for an employer's bottom line.

Ergonomics Canada suggests that all of the following signs might indicate that your workplace is in need of ergonomic redesign EXCEPT

If members of a management team fail to provide a safe workplace for workers,there are legal and personal consequences.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

Testing for drug and alcohol use is permissible only where the employer can meet three stringent conditions set out by the Supreme Court of Canada.Indicate the three conditions.Of the three conditions identified,which one is the most difficult to meet and why?

A system within an organization where every person has direct responsibility for health and safety as an essential part of his or her job is called

In the federal sector,employers with more than ________ employees must also establish a policy committee,which acts as a central joint health and safety committee with overarching responsibility for workplace health and safety.

Experience dictates that there are no shortcuts to work.Dangerous work increases the potential for accidents.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

A breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury is called

Joint Health and Safety Committees are mandated in all jurisdictions,although workplaces with very few workers may be exempted from a formal committee requirement.

A breakdown of each job into basic elements,each of which is rated for its potential for harm or injury is called the Job Hazard Evaluation Method.

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion as to what employers can do to prevent workplace violence from occurring in their organization?

Obese employees spend ________ on health services and ________ on medications than people of health weight.

The foundation of occupational health and safety legislation in Canada is the ________.

Fragrances and scented products in the workplace can be considered a health and safety concern.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of workplace violence on an organization?

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to higher rates of workplace accidents or injuries?

Describe the difference between unsafe acts and unsafe conditions,providing three examples of each.

Drug and alcohol testing may be permissible only where the employer can meet three conditions.Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions?

In what year did comprehensive occupational health and safety legislation emerge in Canada?

The Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act define workplace violence as all of the following EXCEPT

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Strategic Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment: Equality and Human Rights

Analysis and Design of Work and Human Resource Planning

Recruitment and Selection

Training and Strategic Development of People

Managing Employee Engagement and Performance

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Filters

Obese employees spend on health services and on medications than people of health weight.