Question 1

A job that cannot be done safely should not be done.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 2

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation authorizes

Accepted Answer

A) Employers to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards. 
B) Governments to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards. 
C) Individual committees to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards. 
D) Unions to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards. 
A) Employers to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards. 
B) Governments to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards. 
C) Individual committees to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards. 
D) Unions to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards.

Question 3

CEOs are key players in promoting occupational health and safety given their close proximity,influence upon,and ability to monitor workers' health and safety practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The workers' compensation scheme is a no-fault system where workers whose employers are registered with the workers' compensation board give up the right to sue their employers for injuries or fatalities sustained in an accident suffered in the course of employment in return for benefits received from the workers' compensation insurance fund.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ministries of Labour are charged with enforcing occupational health and safety laws.Discuss what powers are granted to such enforcement bodies in order to ensure compliance to occupational health and safety laws.In doing so,provide clear examples of actions that the inspectors are able to take in carrying out their duties.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary
Enforcement of occupati

Question 6

Workers exposed to unhealthy and unsafe work environments are ________ more likely to suffer from drug or alcohol addiction.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 times 
B) 3 times 
C) 4 times 
D) 5 times 
A) 2 times 
B) 3 times 
C) 4 times 
D) 5 times

Question 7

What is one of the worst industrial accidents in Canada's modern history that occurred in 1992?

Accepted Answer

A) The Western Coal Mine disaster 
B) The Western Branch disaster 
C) The Westrock Coal Mine disaster 
D) The Westray Coal Mine disaster 
A) The Western Coal Mine disaster 
B) The Western Branch disaster 
C) The Westrock Coal Mine disaster 
D) The Westray Coal Mine disaster

Question 8

What report promoted the notion of a system of shared internal responsibility for workplace health and safety by all workplace stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

A) Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Workers. 
B) Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Workers in Mines. 
C) Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Employees. 
D) Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety in Employment. 
A) Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Workers. 
B) Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Workers in Mines. 
C) Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety of Employees. 
D) Report of the Royal Commission on the Health and Safety in Employment.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a common ergonomically based factor contributing to musculoskeletal injuries?

Accepted Answer

A) Poor work posture or movements. 
B) Unsuitable workspaces. 
C) Unsuitable employees. 
D) Unsuitable job processes and design. 
A) Poor work posture or movements. 
B) Unsuitable workspaces. 
C) Unsuitable employees. 
D) Unsuitable job processes and design.

Question 10

The most recent report by Statistics Canada stated that there were more than _________ incidents of violence in the workplace in Canada in 2004.

Accepted Answer

A) 112,000 
B) 243,000 
C) 356,000 
D) 478,000 
A) 112,000 
B) 243,000 
C) 356,000 
D) 478,000

Question 11

Workplace violence can create liability for the employer in many legal arenas,including all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) In civil law in the form of actions citing negligence. 
B) In criminal law under the amendments to the Criminal Code enacted by Bill C-32. 
C) In human-rights law in respect of the employer's responsibility to maintain a workplace free from harassment. 
D) In regard to the employer's obligations to take all reasonable precautions to protect its employees pursuant to occupational health and safety legislation. 
A) In civil law in the form of actions citing negligence. 
B) In criminal law under the amendments to the Criminal Code enacted by Bill C-32. 
C) In human-rights law in respect of the employer's responsibility to maintain a workplace free from harassment. 
D) In regard to the employer's obligations to take all reasonable precautions to protect its employees pursuant to occupational health and safety legislation.

Question 12

An unsafe act is directly attributable to human error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Personal and occupational characteristics have been shown to affect the likelihood of accidents occurring.Injury rates are higher among

Accepted Answer

A) Men than women,as well as workers who are more healthy to begin with. 
B) Men than women,as well as workers who are less healthy to begin with. 
C) Women than men,as well as workers who are more healthy to begin with. 
D) Women than women,as well as workers who are less healthy to begin with. 
A) Men than women,as well as workers who are more healthy to begin with. 
B) Men than women,as well as workers who are less healthy to begin with. 
C) Women than men,as well as workers who are more healthy to begin with. 
D) Women than women,as well as workers who are less healthy to begin with.

Question 14

Personal and occupational characteristics have been shown to affect the likelihood of accidents occurring.Provide three clear examples of personal characteristics that have been shown to lead to increased accidents occurring at the workplace.For each,discuss what actions can be taken by the employer to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring for that group.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary
Injury rates are higher

Question 15

What can employers do to prevent workplace violence from occurring in their organizations?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary
· Secure top management

Question 16

Which act against a worker would NOT be considered workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

A) Where a worker is abused. 
B) Where a worker is threatened. 
C) Where a worker is intimidated. 
D) Where a worker is criticised. 
A) Where a worker is abused. 
B) Where a worker is threatened. 
C) Where a worker is intimidated. 
D) Where a worker is criticised.

Question 17

Ergonomics is the science of creating a proper fit between people and their work.Which of the following is NOT considered in ergonomics?

Accepted Answer

A) Comfort 
B) Person-job fit 
C) Ease of use 
D) Aesthetics 
A) Comfort 
B) Person-job fit 
C) Ease of use 
D) Aesthetics

Question 18

Drug and alcohol testing policies may pertain to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Pre-employment testing 
B) Random testing 
C) Without-cause testing 
D) Post-incident testing 
A) Pre-employment testing 
B) Random testing 
C) Without-cause testing 
D) Post-incident testing

Question 19

There is a direct positive relationship between employee obesity and all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) The number of worker's compensation claims 
B) Employee loyalty 
C) Lost workdays 
D) Medical claims costs 
A) The number of worker's compensation claims 
B) Employee loyalty 
C) Lost workdays 
D) Medical claims costs

Question 20

To meets its obligations,the management team must meet a standard of due diligence when it comes to worker safety.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

A job that cannot be done safely should not be done.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation authorizes

CEOs are key players in promoting occupational health and safety given their close proximity,influence upon,and ability to monitor workers' health and safety practices.

Workers exposed to unhealthy and unsafe work environments are ________ more likely to suffer from drug or alcohol addiction.

What is one of the worst industrial accidents in Canada's modern history that occurred in 1992?

What report promoted the notion of a system of shared internal responsibility for workplace health and safety by all workplace stakeholders?

Which of the following is NOT a common ergonomically based factor contributing to musculoskeletal injuries?

The most recent report by Statistics Canada stated that there were more than _________ incidents of violence in the workplace in Canada in 2004.

Workplace violence can create liability for the employer in many legal arenas,including all of the following EXCEPT

An unsafe act is directly attributable to human error.

Personal and occupational characteristics have been shown to affect the likelihood of accidents occurring.Injury rates are higher among

What can employers do to prevent workplace violence from occurring in their organizations?

Which act against a worker would NOT be considered workplace violence?

Ergonomics is the science of creating a proper fit between people and their work.Which of the following is NOT considered in ergonomics?

Drug and alcohol testing policies may pertain to all of the following EXCEPT

There is a direct positive relationship between employee obesity and all of the following EXCEPT

To meets its obligations,the management team must meet a standard of due diligence when it comes to worker safety.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

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

A job that cannot be done safely should not be done.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation authorizes

CEOs are key players in promoting occupational health and safety given their close proximity,influence upon,and ability to monitor workers' health and safety practices.

Workers exposed to unhealthy and unsafe work environments are ________ more likely to suffer from drug or alcohol addiction.

What is one of the worst industrial accidents in Canada's modern history that occurred in 1992?

What report promoted the notion of a system of shared internal responsibility for workplace health and safety by all workplace stakeholders?

Which of the following is NOT a common ergonomically based factor contributing to musculoskeletal injuries?

The most recent report by Statistics Canada stated that there were more than _________ incidents of violence in the workplace in Canada in 2004.

Workplace violence can create liability for the employer in many legal arenas,including all of the following EXCEPT

An unsafe act is directly attributable to human error.

Personal and occupational characteristics have been shown to affect the likelihood of accidents occurring.Injury rates are higher among

What can employers do to prevent workplace violence from occurring in their organizations?

Which act against a worker would NOT be considered workplace violence?

Ergonomics is the science of creating a proper fit between people and their work.Which of the following is NOT considered in ergonomics?

Drug and alcohol testing policies may pertain to all of the following EXCEPT

There is a direct positive relationship between employee obesity and all of the following EXCEPT

To meets its obligations,the management team must meet a standard of due diligence when it comes to worker safety.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

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