Question 1

Occupational health and safety is regulated by individual companies in the jurisdiction in which they operate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is the collective

Question 3

Explain the role of the supervisor in creating a safe work environment.

Accepted Answer

Broadly, the supervisor has two safety f

Question 4

What type of hazard would an electrician apprentice be exposed to when doing the electrical wiring for a high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical agents 
B)  biohazards 
C)  chemical hazards 
D)  liquid agents 
A)  physical agents 
B)  biohazards 
C)  chemical hazards 
D)  liquid agents

Question 5

Which WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of hazardous compressed gas materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  flame in circle 
B)  capital R in circle 
C)  capital T in circle 
D)  tube-shaped cylinder in circle 
A)  flame in circle 
B)  capital R in circle 
C)  capital T in circle 
D)  tube-shaped cylinder in circle

Question 6

Which of the following best defines "organizational culture"?

Accepted Answer

A)  goals and objectives for individual departments across an organization 
B)  collective understanding of beliefs and values that guide how employees act and behave 
C)  written guidelines and polices that are designed to guide employee behaviour 
D)  the structure and governing policies of an organization 
A)  goals and objectives for individual departments across an organization 
B)  collective understanding of beliefs and values that guide how employees act and behave 
C)  written guidelines and polices that are designed to guide employee behaviour 
D)  the structure and governing policies of an organization

Question 7

How does culture impact employees?

Accepted Answer

Because culture influences actions and b

Question 8

What is a common measure for reducing workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  employment testing for all job candidates 
B)  electronic entry key cards 
C)  bullet-proof glass for all offices 
D)  worker and supervisor training 
A)  employment testing for all job candidates 
B)  electronic entry key cards 
C)  bullet-proof glass for all offices 
D)  worker and supervisor training

Question 9

Probably the most important role of a safety program is motivating managers, supervisors, and subordinates to be aware of safety considerations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You have just been asked by your department manager to write a violence prevention policy for your department. What areas should be covered in the policy? Include a statement of how a threat to another employee should be handled.

Accepted Answer

To develop a policy on violence preventi

Question 11

One of your colleagues is having a lot of trouble with his computer and has not been able to complete any of his work today. Angry, he slams his coffee mug down on the desk so hard that it breaks. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal abuse 
B)  harassment 
C)  threatening behaviour 
D)  job stress 
A)  verbal abuse 
B)  harassment 
C)  threatening behaviour 
D)  job stress

Question 12

Which of the following is an employee responsibility for health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  to perform all duties assigned, regardless of risk of exposure to hazards 
B)  to implement health and safety programs 
C)  to wear all prescribed safety equipment 
D)  to document all unsafe conditions for safety committees 
A)  to perform all duties assigned, regardless of risk of exposure to hazards 
B)  to implement health and safety programs 
C)  to wear all prescribed safety equipment 
D)  to document all unsafe conditions for safety committees

Question 13

When do personal problems such as alcoholism, spousal abuse, and financial ruin become organizational problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  if they lead to psychological disorders 
B)  when they affect the employee's ability to care for his or her family 
C)  when the problems affect behaviour at work and interfere with job performance 
D)  if the HR manager suspects something is wrong and offers help 
A)  if they lead to psychological disorders 
B)  when they affect the employee's ability to care for his or her family 
C)  when the problems affect behaviour at work and interfere with job performance 
D)  if the HR manager suspects something is wrong and offers help

Question 14

In a large organization, who sets the tone for safe and healthy work practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  CEO and other senior leaders 
B)  line managers 
C)  joint health and safety committee members 
D)  individual employees 
A)  CEO and other senior leaders 
B)  line managers 
C)  joint health and safety committee members 
D)  individual employees

Question 15

Which of the following are types of workplace stressors?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor training and orientation 
B)  inadequate orientation and socialization 
C)  career development and workload 
D)  relationships outside of the job 
A)  poor training and orientation 
B)  inadequate orientation and socialization 
C)  career development and workload 
D)  relationships outside of the job

Question 16

Which term refers to the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year?

Accepted Answer

A)  lost-time injuries 
B)  critical incident injuries 
C)  incidence rate 
D)  injury-reporting procedures 
A)  lost-time injuries 
B)  critical incident injuries 
C)  incidence rate 
D)  injury-reporting procedures

Question 17

What could an organization offer to encourage healthier lifestyles among its employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  proactive health and safety training 
B)  health services ranging from first-aid kits to an on-site physician and nurse 
C)  safety promotion programs 
D)  safety awareness programs 
A)  proactive health and safety training 
B)  health services ranging from first-aid kits to an on-site physician and nurse 
C)  safety promotion programs 
D)  safety awareness programs

Question 18

How can employees prevent repetitive strain injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  take mini-breaks involving exercises 
B)  use anti-inflammatories 
C)  schedule physiotherapy 
D)  switch to part-time hours 
A)  take mini-breaks involving exercises 
B)  use anti-inflammatories 
C)  schedule physiotherapy 
D)  switch to part-time hours

Question 19

Employee commitment and dedication to an organization are known as employee engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is employee engagement?

Accepted Answer

A)  interacting with others in the organization 
B)  behaving appropriately towards manager 
C)  handling constructive feedback in a positive manner 
D)  commitment and dedication to the organization 
A)  interacting with others in the organization 
B)  behaving appropriately towards manager 
C)  handling constructive feedback in a positive manner 
D)  commitment and dedication to the organization

Occupational health and safety is regulated by individual companies in the jurisdiction in which they operate.

What is organizational culture?

Explain the role of the supervisor in creating a safe work environment.

What type of hazard would an electrician apprentice be exposed to when doing the electrical wiring for a high-rise building?

Which WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of hazardous compressed gas materials?

Which of the following best defines "organizational culture"?

How does culture impact employees?

What is a common measure for reducing workplace violence?

Probably the most important role of a safety program is motivating managers, supervisors, and subordinates to be aware of safety considerations.

You have just been asked by your department manager to write a violence prevention policy for your department. What areas should be covered in the policy? Include a statement of how a threat to another employee should be handled.

One of your colleagues is having a lot of trouble with his computer and has not been able to complete any of his work today. Angry, he slams his coffee mug down on the desk so hard that it breaks. What is this an example of?

Which of the following is an employee responsibility for health and safety?

When do personal problems such as alcoholism, spousal abuse, and financial ruin become organizational problems?

In a large organization, who sets the tone for safe and healthy work practices?

Which of the following are types of workplace stressors?

Which term refers to the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year?

What could an organization offer to encourage healthier lifestyles among its employees?

How can employees prevent repetitive strain injuries?

Employee commitment and dedication to an organization are known as employee engagement.

What is employee engagement?

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Operating Within the Legal Framework

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

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Exam 3: Creating a Culture of Well-Being

Occupational health and safety is regulated by individual companies in the jurisdiction in which they operate.

What is organizational culture?

Explain the role of the supervisor in creating a safe work environment.

What type of hazard would an electrician apprentice be exposed to when doing the electrical wiring for a high-rise building?

Which WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of hazardous compressed gas materials?

Which of the following best defines "organizational culture"?

How does culture impact employees?

What is a common measure for reducing workplace violence?

Probably the most important role of a safety program is motivating managers, supervisors, and subordinates to be aware of safety considerations.

You have just been asked by your department manager to write a violence prevention policy for your department. What areas should be covered in the policy? Include a statement of how a threat to another employee should be handled.

One of your colleagues is having a lot of trouble with his computer and has not been able to complete any of his work today. Angry, he slams his coffee mug down on the desk so hard that it breaks. What is this an example of?

Which of the following is an employee responsibility for health and safety?

When do personal problems such as alcoholism, spousal abuse, and financial ruin become organizational problems?

In a large organization, who sets the tone for safe and healthy work practices?

Which of the following are types of workplace stressors?

Which term refers to the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year?

What could an organization offer to encourage healthier lifestyles among its employees?

How can employees prevent repetitive strain injuries?

Employee commitment and dedication to an organization are known as employee engagement.

What is employee engagement?

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Operating Within the Legal Framework

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

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