Deck 12: Protecting and Expanding Organizational Reach

Question 1

Which of the following is not an employer right under OSHA rules?

A)Receive a copy of the complaint
B)Refuse access to secured areas of the business
C)Be present when the inspector interviews any employees, unless the employee requests otherwise
D)Ask the inspector for his or her credentials, including name and badge number
E)Have a company representative accompany the inspector while on site

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is an employer responsibility as opposed to a right?

A)Accompany inspectors when on site
B)Keep accurate records of work-related injuries or illnesses
C)Know who is interviewed by an inspector
D)Take notes on what OSHA officials have inspected and any discrepancies
E)Know the reason for inspection visits

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is an employee right as opposed to a responsibility?

A)Request an inspection
B)Tell the truth if interviewed by an OSHA inspector
C)Follow employer safety and health rules
D)Keep the workplace free from hazards
E)Report job-related injuries or illnesses to supervisors

Answer 3

A

Question 4

OSHA requires that all employers maintain information _______________ that describes any chemical hazards that may be present on site.

A)at each work site
B)at corporate headquarters
C)at the nearest satellite office
D)online
E)None of the above

Question 5

Employee rights under OSHA include all of the following except:

A)refusing to be interviewed by an inspector.
B)having a company representative present during any interview.
C)have working conditions free from unnecessary hazards.
D)file a complaint about hazardous working conditions.
E)reporting hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

Question 6

The OSHA general duties clause states that:

A)employers shall furnish a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death.
B)employers shall keep the workplace secure from outside threats and loss of confidential information.
C)employers have a duty to pay more to their employees than just a living wage.
D)employers have a general duty to obey all civil rights laws.
E)employers must allow OSHA inspectors to freely inspect company premises.

Question 7

A(n) _______ contains information about the physical and chemical properties of hazardous products.

A)SDS
B)IEDI
C)PCPI
D)FMCS
E)AFUS

Question 8

The ___________ has a right to inform the employees of their rights during the inspection.

A)inspector
B)union president
C)employer
D)attorney
E)cross-examiner

Question 9

How soon should OSHA be notified if a fatality occurs?

A)Within one hour
B)Within eight hours
C)Within one day
D)Within 48 hours
E)Within one week

Question 10

Fatalities or hospitalizations of more than three employees are known as:

A)accidents
B)catastrophe
C)culpability
D)imminent danger
E)upheaval

Question 11

________ is a violation that has no direct or immediate safety or health danger.This does not result in citations or penalties.

A)De minimis
B)Other than serious
C)Serious
D)Other than cautious
E)Willful

Question 12

What is the second highest OSHA inspection priority?

A)Worker complaints
B)Imminent danger
C)Targeted inspections
D)Catastrophes
E)Follow-up inspections

Question 13

A violation in which the employer knew that hazardous condition existed but made no effort to eliminate the hazard is known as a _______ violation.

A)serious
B)mistaken
C)minimum
D)willful
E)None of the above

Question 14

The general duties clause is an_______.

A)employer right and employee responsibility
B)employer and employee responsibility
C)employee right and employer responsibility
D)employer and employee right
E)illegal concerted activity

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ has a right to be present when the inspector is interviewing employees and the right to stop interviews that are becoming confrontational or disturbing the work environment.

A)union employee
B)independent third party
C)inspector
D)employer representative
E)cross-examiner

Question 16

_______________ must identify themselves and tell the employer the reason for the inspection upon arrival at the worksite.

A)Inspectors
B)Interviewers
C)Union workers
D)Undercover officers
E)Questioners

Question 17

OSHA cited a manufacturing company for a(n) __________ violation for exposing workers to unguarded hazardous machinery.An inspection found that the company removed the machine guarding to increase the speed of product output and knowingly permitted workers to operate the machines in this unsafe manner.

A)willful
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)de minimis
E)None of the above

Question 18

A violation where the hazard could cause injury or illness that would most likely result in death or significant physical harm is known as a _____________ violation.

A)serious
B)mistaken
C)minimum
D)willful
E)None of the above

Question 19

A violation in which an illness or injury may result but is unlikely to cause death would fit into the ________ category.

A)serious
B)critical
C)other than serious
D)other than critical
E)de minimis

Question 20

What information would most likely be in an SDS?

A)Wind speed
B)Health insurance plan options
C)Political preferences
D)Number of men and women involved
E)Hazardous chemical properties

Question 21

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) occur:

A)only in hazardous work environments
B)only in manufacturing environments
C)only in ship yards
D)in many different work environments.
E)None of the above

Question 22

EWPs lower ___________________.

A)absenteeism
B)health care costs
C)turnover
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 23

OSHA cited a construction company for a ________ violation for failing to provide employees with hard hats when there was a possible risk of head injury.

A)willful
B)serious
C)failure to abate
D)de minimis
E)conscious

Question 24

In 2014, OSHA cited a chemical company for a(n) _______ violation after an inspection found that the company did not properly fit employees required to wear air-purifying respirators.The company had been previously cited for this violation in 2012.

A)failure to abate
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)repeated
E)conscious violation

Question 25

Workplace ergonomics focuses on design of jobs and workspaces to ________ the repetitive stresses that employees face in doing their daily work.

A)balance
B)overcompensate for
C)limit
D)balance
E)None of the above

Question 26

Lindsey was having a difficult time at work after her divorce.She could not seem to focus long enough to complete her tasks, and everything seemed more difficult than it used to be.Many employers have a(n) __________ to help workers like Lindsey.

A)job training
B)employee assistance program
C)employee wellness program
D)employee development program
E)progression program

Question 27

EWPs are designed to use ___________________ to help employees.

A)health care costs
B)education and training programs
C)turnover
D)absenteeism
E)None of the above

Question 28

An EAP could help an employee with circumstances in their personal life that affect their work performance, such as:

A)addictions such as alcoholism
B)financial problems such as gambling
C)marital problems
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 29

Repetitive stress injuries like rotator cuff syndrome, tennis elbow, and carpet layer's knee cost the organization money in the form of ____________________.

A)overtime
B)unemployment claims
C)lost productivity and workers' compensation claims
D)negligent hires
E)None of the above

Question 30

In September, OSHA issued six serious citations to a woodworking company for exposing employees to hazards from paint and lacquer vapors and for improperly stored flammable materials.Proposed penalties were $7,250.In December, OSHA proposed additional penalties of $27,800 because the company did not provide timely documentation that the issues had been corrected and a follow-up inspection found three uncorrected hazards, three hazards that had been allowed to reoccur, and a new hazard.The December proposed penalty is for which type of violation?

A)Willful
B)Failure to abate
C)Other than serious
D)Repeated
E)Conscious violation

Question 31

_____ offer health, education, training, and fitness, weight and lifestyle management, and health risk assessment services to employees.

A)Employee assistance programs
B)Triple option programs
C)Employee caretaker programs
D)Health hybrid programs
E)Employee wellness programs

Question 32

Jan recently noticed that Paul has not been performing up to his normal standards.After talking with him, Jan found out that he is going through a bitter divorce.As a result, she referred Paul to a counseling service provided by the company that helps employees resolve personal issues affecting their work.What kind of service did Jan refer Paul to?

A)Critical care counseling (CCC)
B)Employee wellness program (EWP)
C)Employee assistance program (EAP)
D)Divorce court counseling (DCC)
E)Personal assistance for labor (PAL)

Question 33

NIOSH conducts research to ____________ work-related illnesses and injuries.

A)increase
B)remove
C)reduce
D)maintain
E)document

Question 34

OSHA cited a farming company for a(n) _________ violation after a worker died from being entangled in mixing equipment used for cattle feed.An inspection found that the company did not have procedures to protect workers from moving machine parts and failed to supply locks to prevent the unexpected start-up of equipment.

A)willful
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)failure to abate
E)conscious violation

Question 35

Acme Global provides on-site yoga and exercise classes to all employees.The company hopes that providing these classes for free will help it lower health care costs.Acme Global's program is a(n) _______.

A)job training
B)employee assistance program
C)employee wellness program
D)employee development program
E)progression program

Question 36

OSHA cited a discount store chain for a(n) ________ violation after it failed to keep exit routes free and unobstructed.An inspection revealed that the store knowingly permitted the exits to be blocked.

A)willful
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)repeated
E)conscious

Question 37

What is the safety and health research organization created by the 1970 OSH Act?

A)MINERVA
B)CUPA-HR
C)NIOSH
D)OSHRI
E)WHO

Question 38

OSHA cited a manufacturing company for a(n) ________ for the company's failure to report the death of a worker.

A)failure to abate
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)de minimis
E)conscious violation

Question 39

A chimney-construction employer demonstrated to OSHA that its methods to protect employees being transported to and from elevated worksites were similar to OSHA methods.Although the methods did not comply with OSHA standards, no citation or penalty was issued.The violation was considered ________.

A)willful
B)serious
C)other than serious
D)de minimis
E)conscious violation

Question 40

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health routinely works with other world government health organizations through:

A)NATO
B)NAFTA
C)BBC
D)WHO
E)INTERPOL

Question 41

Todd enjoys the rush of adrenaline he gets as his project deadlines get closer.He feels he does his best and most creative work in the last hours available on an assignment.Todd is experiencing _________.

A)burnout
B)functional stress
C)bad management
D)dysfunctional stress
E)treated stress

Question 42

After a long week at work, Jennifer enjoys unwinding by playing golf with her friends.Jennifer is managing stress through _________.

A)time management
B)relaxation
C)nutrition
D)positive thinking
E)treatment

Question 43

Miguel found that his workload was causing him significant stress.To help him get organized, he started using a new program that organized his email for him.Miguel is managing stress through _________.

A)time management
B)relaxation
C)nutrition
D)exercise
E)treatment

Question 44

Vince hates the pressure of meetings.When he gets into the room with other executives he feels anxious and cannot present his ideas clearly.Vince is experiencing ________.

A)burnout
B)functional stress
C)unsafe work conditions
D)dysfunctional stress
E)treated stress

Question 45

When Kelsey starts to feel overwhelmed by everything she has to do, she tends to hunch her shoulders.When she realizes she is doing this, she works on letting go of all the tension in her body going from head to toe.Kelsey is managing stress through _________.

A)time management
B)relaxation
C)positive thinking
D)exercise
E)treatment

Question 46

Wynona has three hours left to turn in her project but feels like she needs four hours.To keep her stress level manageable, she keeps telling herself "I can meet the deadline.I can meet the deadline." Wynona is managing stress through _________.

A)time management
B)relaxation
C)positive thinking
D)exercise
E)treatment

Question 47

Mengya and Kayla make sure they get away from the office together at least once a week for lunch.The time away provides them both with the opportunity to vent their frustrations with work to one another.Mengya and Kayla are managing stress through ________.

A)time management
B)relaxation
C)nutrition
D)a support network
E)treatment

Question 48

_________ are factors that may, if extreme, cause people to feel overwhelmed by anxiety, tension, or pressure.

A)Stressors
B)Functional relaxers
C)Burnouts
D)Acutes
E)Observations

Question 49

Ann feels stress before she makes presentations in meetings.To help her minimize stress, she pauses outside the meeting and takes five slow deep breaths through her nose.She holds each breath for about 5 seconds and then lets it out slowly.Then she heads into her meeting.Ann is managing stress through _________.

A)time management
B)relaxation
C)support network
D)exercise
E)treatment

Question 50

Which stress level causes low performance?

A)Low stress
B)Moderate stress
C)High stress
D)Low or high stress cause low performance
E)Any stress can cause low performance

Question 51

What is defined as a constant lack of interest and motivation to perform one's job?

A)Fixation
B)Low motivation
C)Acute stress
D)Burnout
E)Temperament

Question 52

Erika has found that getting up early enough to have a real breakfast has made her more productive and less stressed at work.Erika is managing stress through __________.

A)time management
B)relaxation
C)nutrition
D)exercise
E)treatment

Question 53

Many organizations have successfully implemented interventions to reduce repetitive stresses on employees in their daily work by modifying existing equipment, making changes in work practices, and purchasing new tools.These interventions are considered ________.

A)job training
B)an employee assistance program
C)an employee wellness program
D)ergonomics
E)None of the above

Question 54

Acute stress is also known as _____________ stress.

A)functional
B)dysfunction
C)undiagnosed
D)untreated
E)treated

Question 55

__________ is the management of personnel, equipment, and facilities in order to protect them.

A)EAP
B)Ergonomics
C)Workplace security
D)Cyber security
E)EWPs

Question 56

The ______ provides guidelines for immediate actions and operations required to respond to an emergency or disaster.

A)cyber estimate
B)emergency response plan
C)computer monitor
D)safety and security plan
E)disaster relief effort

Question 57

When he feels stressed at work, Joseph closes his office door and practices meditation.Joseph is managing stress through _________.

A)time management
B)relaxation
C)nutrition
D)positive thinking
E)treatment

Question 58

Which of the following factors was NOT mentioned in the text as a method for managing stress?

A)Exercise
B)Relaxation exercises
C)Teamwork exercises
D)Time management
E)Nutrition

Question 59

______ is the use of tools and processes to protect organizational computer systems and networks.

A)Virtual security
B)Internet monitoring
C)Unassisted enhancement
D)Cyber security
E)Systems space

Question 60

Antonia feels like she has been working too hard for too long.She used to love her job and looked forward to coming to work.Now she has to force herself out of bed on workdays and dreads going to the office.Antonia is experiencing _________.

A)burnout
B)functional stress
C)unsafe work conditions
D)bad management
E)treated stress

Question 61

NIOSH works with worldwide government health laboratories to identify workplace illnesses and to track diseases that can be passed from one person to another in the work environment.

Question 62

One way to guard against negligent hires is through the consistent use of ___________.

A)polygraph tests
B)self-disclosure forms
C)criminal background checks
D)medical exams
E)interviews

Question 63

Company representatives are not allowed to accompany inspectors as they go through their site visit.

Question 64

EAP services are not confidential because the employer pays in advance for the services provided to the employee.

Question 65

______________ on how to deal with anger and prevent violence is the No.1 preventive method to deal with anger and prevent violence.

A)A written policy
B)Bulletin boards
C)Emails
D)Training all employees
E)Treatment

Question 66

The employer has a right to get the inspector's credentials, including their name and badge number, and to receive information on the reason for the inspection-either the employee complaint or the program inspection information.

Question 67

Employees cannot ask to be interviewed in private during an OSHA investigation.

Question 68

Willful violations are violations in which the employer knows that the hazardous condition existed but made no effort to eliminate the hazard.

Question 69

OSHA is the state agency responsible for inspecting worksites in America.

Question 70

Failure to abate means that the employer has not corrected a previous violation for a citation which was issued and the settlement date has passed.

Question 71

Employees can freely discontinue the interview at any time during an OSHA investigation.

Question 72

Because of the importance to company security, we may want to use all of the following to screen potential employees except:

A)genetic information
B)criminal background checks
C)credit checks
D)substance abuse tests
E)web searches

Question 73

Employers cannot refuse to be interviewed during an OSHA investigation.

Question 74

An employer representative has a right to be present when the OSHA inspector is interviewing employees unless the interview is private by request of the employee being interviewed.

Question 75

Employees are free from retaliation, during and after, an OSHA investigation.

Question 76

The highest priority in emergency response plans should be to:

A)preserve physical assets
B)protect the environment
C)restore programs and normal operations
D)prevent personal injury
E)protect human life

Question 77

Electronic versions of SDS are acceptable, as long as there are no barriers to immediate access on the worksite.

Question 78

The OSHA inspector can conduct the on-site inspection completely anonymously.

Question 79

Criminal background checks, regular background checks, and credit checks are all approaches used to guard against __________.

A)negligent hires
B)high turnover
C)union avoidance
D)wage disparity
E)unproductive workers

Question 80

All employers, but not all employees, have a duty to comply with OSHA rules and regulations.