Question 1

General recommendations regarding the use of video display operators include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  work stations designed for maximum flexibility. 
B)  glare reduction with devices such as antiglare shades over windows and terminal screens. 
C)  adequate employee rest breaks every hour. 
D)  complete pre-placement vision exams. 
E)  maximum amount of sunlight. 
A)  work stations designed for maximum flexibility. 
B)  glare reduction with devices such as antiglare shades over windows and terminal screens. 
C)  adequate employee rest breaks every hour. 
D)  complete pre-placement vision exams. 
E)  maximum amount of sunlight. E

Question 2

Many experts believe that the psychological climate of the workplace affects

Accepted Answer

A)  labour relations. 
B)  the accident rate. 
C)  the external environmental workforce. 
D)  teamwork. 
E)  the management rights clause. 
A)  labour relations. 
B)  the accident rate. 
C)  the external environmental workforce. 
D)  teamwork. 
E)  the management rights clause. B

Question 3

Employee drug testing can be used in virtually all work-related circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

You are the new human resources professional at a plastics manufacturing company.Which of the following tests human traits that might be related to accidents on a specific job and could be used to determine whether test scores are related to accidents on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence tests 
B)  literacy tests 
C)  emotional stability and personality tests 
D)  measures of muscular coordination and visual skills 
E)  self-awareness tests 
A)  intelligence tests 
B)  literacy tests 
C)  emotional stability and personality tests 
D)  measures of muscular coordination and visual skills 
E)  self-awareness tests

Question 5

WHMIS is the outcome of a cooperative effort between Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Perhaps the most important and effective thing that an employer can do to reduce workers' compensation costs is to develop an aggressive

Accepted Answer

A)  accident investigation program. 
B)  loss-control program. 
C)  health and safety program. 
D)  return-to-work program. 
E)  accident-reporting program. 
A)  accident investigation program. 
B)  loss-control program. 
C)  health and safety program. 
D)  return-to-work program. 
E)  accident-reporting program.

Question 7

The total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach some unrealistic work-related goal is referred to by the term

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous breakdown. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  stress-related illness. 
D)  emotional instability. 
E)  burnout. 
A)  nervous breakdown. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  stress-related illness. 
D)  emotional instability. 
E)  burnout.

Question 8

Amin is the manager of an auto parts manufacturing plant in Oakville, Ontario.The plant has experienced a rise in workplace injuries over the past year.Discuss what Amin should focus on to prevent accidents in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

2.5 points for accurate identi

Question 9

Abacus Inc., a mining company, recently polled its employees about the level of stress they experience at work.The survey indicated that 45% of employees experience moderate to high levels of stress.Which of the following would not be an appropriate measure for managing workplace stress at this company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide career planning to ensure the employee moves toward a job that makes sense in terms of his or her aptitude. 
B)  Insist on strict deadlines for all work projects. 
C)  Monitor each employee's performance to identify symptoms of stress. 
D)  Ensure effective person-job match. 
E)  Use attitude surveys to identify organizational sources of stress. 
A)  Provide career planning to ensure the employee moves toward a job that makes sense in terms of his or her aptitude. 
B)  Insist on strict deadlines for all work projects. 
C)  Monitor each employee's performance to identify symptoms of stress. 
D)  Ensure effective person-job match. 
E)  Use attitude surveys to identify organizational sources of stress.

Question 10

The function of joint health and safety committees is to provide a ________ atmosphere where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  structured 
B)  directive 
C)  non-adversarial 
D)  collegial 
E)  supportive 
A)  structured 
B)  directive 
C)  non-adversarial 
D)  collegial 
E)  supportive

Question 11

Canadian corporate executives and directors may be held directly responsible for workplace injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Too little stress can create

Accepted Answer

A)  employee commitment. 
B)  accidents. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  boredom and apathy. 
E)  creativity. 
A)  employee commitment. 
B)  accidents. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  boredom and apathy. 
E)  creativity.

Question 13

In general, when compared to non-smoking employees, smokers exhibit the following characteristics except for

Accepted Answer

A)  higher disability claims. 
B)  reduced productivity. 
C)  endangering of coworkers who breathe smoky air. 
D)  a greater risk of occupational accidents. 
E)  higher turnover. 
A)  higher disability claims. 
B)  reduced productivity. 
C)  endangering of coworkers who breathe smoky air. 
D)  a greater risk of occupational accidents. 
E)  higher turnover.

Question 14

If employees have "reasonable cause" to believe that work is dangerous, they have the right under health and safety legislation to

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore their concern. 
B)  file a lawsuit against the company. 
C)  ask someone else to do the work. 
D)  refuse to do the work. 
E)  go straight to the company president and complain. 
A)  ignore their concern. 
B)  file a lawsuit against the company. 
C)  ask someone else to do the work. 
D)  refuse to do the work. 
E)  go straight to the company president and complain.

Question 15

Health and safety hazard control can be achieved by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  addressing safety issues before injuries occur. 
B)  refusing to do unsafe work. 
C)  establishing procedures to ensure that a potential hazard will not reoccur. 
D)  identifying ways in which a hazardous situation can be prevented by workers. 
E)  addressing safety issues before accidents happen. 
A)  addressing safety issues before injuries occur. 
B)  refusing to do unsafe work. 
C)  establishing procedures to ensure that a potential hazard will not reoccur. 
D)  identifying ways in which a hazardous situation can be prevented by workers. 
E)  addressing safety issues before accidents happen.

Question 16

Safety programs based on positive reinforcement have improved safety at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Amin is the manager of an auto parts manufacturing plant in Oakville, Ontario.The plant has experienced a rise in workplace injuries over the past year.Amin is considering which questions he can ask during candidate interviews.Which of the following questions would not pose a legal risk to the company if he asked it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have you ever been injured at work? 
B)  How many workers compensation claims have you filed? 
C)  Do you know of any reason that you would not be able to perform the essential functions of this job? 
D)  Have you suffered from a workplace-related illness? 
E)  Are you currently being compensated for a workplace injury? 
A)  Have you ever been injured at work? 
B)  How many workers compensation claims have you filed? 
C)  Do you know of any reason that you would not be able to perform the essential functions of this job? 
D)  Have you suffered from a workplace-related illness? 
E)  Are you currently being compensated for a workplace injury?

Question 18

The leading cause of work-related deaths around the world is

Accepted Answer

A)  accidents/violence. 
B)  communicable diseases. 
C)  mental disorders. 
D)  cancer. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  accidents/violence. 
B)  communicable diseases. 
C)  mental disorders. 
D)  cancer. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 19

Accidents can be caused by behaviour tendencies and undesirable attitudes that result in

Accepted Answer

A)  occupational hazards. 
B)  unsafe human conditions. 
C)  accident-prone acts. 
D)  unsafe acts. 
E)  at-risk behaviours. 
A)  occupational hazards. 
B)  unsafe human conditions. 
C)  accident-prone acts. 
D)  unsafe acts. 
E)  at-risk behaviours.

Question 20

Briefly discuss the three basic causes of accidents in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Two points for "Chance Occurre

General recommendations regarding the use of video display operators include all of the following except

Many experts believe that the psychological climate of the workplace affects

Employee drug testing can be used in virtually all work-related circumstances.

You are the new human resources professional at a plastics manufacturing company.Which of the following tests human traits that might be related to accidents on a specific job and could be used to determine whether test scores are related to accidents on the job?

WHMIS is the outcome of a cooperative effort between Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico.

Perhaps the most important and effective thing that an employer can do to reduce workers' compensation costs is to develop an aggressive

The total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach some unrealistic work-related goal is referred to by the term

Amin is the manager of an auto parts manufacturing plant in Oakville, Ontario.The plant has experienced a rise in workplace injuries over the past year.Discuss what Amin should focus on to prevent accidents in the workplace.

The function of joint health and safety committees is to provide a ________ atmosphere where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

Canadian corporate executives and directors may be held directly responsible for workplace injuries.

Too little stress can create

In general, when compared to non-smoking employees, smokers exhibit the following characteristics except for

If employees have "reasonable cause" to believe that work is dangerous, they have the right under health and safety legislation to

Health and safety hazard control can be achieved by all of the following except

Safety programs based on positive reinforcement have improved safety at work.

The leading cause of work-related deaths around the world is

Accidents can be caused by behaviour tendencies and undesirable attitudes that result in

Briefly discuss the three basic causes of accidents in the workplace.

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning and Recruitment

Selection

Orientation and Training

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Employee Benefits and Services

Managing Employee Separations: Foundations of Employee Engagement Communication and Turnover Management

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

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Exam 10: Occupational Health and Safety

General recommendations regarding the use of video display operators include all of the following except

Many experts believe that the psychological climate of the workplace affects

Employee drug testing can be used in virtually all work-related circumstances.

You are the new human resources professional at a plastics manufacturing company.Which of the following tests human traits that might be related to accidents on a specific job and could be used to determine whether test scores are related to accidents on the job?

WHMIS is the outcome of a cooperative effort between Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico.

Perhaps the most important and effective thing that an employer can do to reduce workers' compensation costs is to develop an aggressive

The total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by excessive striving to reach some unrealistic work-related goal is referred to by the term

Amin is the manager of an auto parts manufacturing plant in Oakville, Ontario.The plant has experienced a rise in workplace injuries over the past year.Discuss what Amin should focus on to prevent accidents in the workplace.

The function of joint health and safety committees is to provide a ________ atmosphere where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

Canadian corporate executives and directors may be held directly responsible for workplace injuries.

Too little stress can create

In general, when compared to non-smoking employees, smokers exhibit the following characteristics except for

If employees have "reasonable cause" to believe that work is dangerous, they have the right under health and safety legislation to

Health and safety hazard control can be achieved by all of the following except

Safety programs based on positive reinforcement have improved safety at work.

The leading cause of work-related deaths around the world is

Accidents can be caused by behaviour tendencies and undesirable attitudes that result in

Briefly discuss the three basic causes of accidents in the workplace.

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning and Recruitment

Selection

Orientation and Training

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Employee Benefits and Services

Managing Employee Separations: Foundations of Employee Engagement Communication and Turnover Management

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

Filters