Deck 12: Promoting Safety and Health

Question 1

There is legislation pertaining to occupational health and safety in every province and territory in Canada.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Most employers are implementing extensive drug testing and immediately terminating employees that are found to be using illegal drugs.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In 2012,there were more than 950 Canadian workplace-related deaths.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Employees who work alone are at a lower risk of encountering workplace assaults.

Question 5

The goal of workers' compensation is to return the employee to work as soon as possible.

Question 6

To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health,employers should make sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen 10 to 25 cm (4 to 9 inches)above eye level.

Question 7

If an injured employee has been off work for six months,that person has only a 20 percent chance of returning.

Question 8

Employers have many responsibilities in providing safe workplaces for employees.

Question 9

Burnout is an early stage of distress.

Question 10

An individual who suffers clinical depression after a serious accident is eligible for workers' compensation while receiving treatment for the accident.

Question 11

Safety incentive programs are only effective when they are based on monetary rewards.

Question 12

Health and safety committees in the workplace are comprised only of management representatives.

Question 13

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behaviour.

Question 14

A supervisor's primary obligation to employee safety is to communicate safety standards and train employees in safe practices.

Question 15

An employee's supervisor is the primary source of safety-related information.

Question 16

It is generally recognized that there is little that management can do to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (repetitive motion injuries).

Question 17

If at all possible,one should avoid stress.

Question 18

Once informed by the employer of safety hazards or health regulations,it is the employee's responsibility to comply with occupational health and safety legislation.

Question 19

It is the supervisor's duty to ensure that workers use or wear safety equipment,devices,or clothing.

Question 20

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

Question 21

Video display terminals (VDTs)have become a major safety concern within the office environment.

Question 22

Penalties for violations of health and safety regulations include substantial fines,as well as jail terms.

Question 23

Stress that is harmful to some employees may be healthy for others.

Question 24

Alcoholism primarily affects blue-collar workers.

Question 25

Employee morale can be affected by accidents and illnesses attributed to the workplace.

Question 26

Personal crises involving marital,family,financial,or legal matters are the most prevalent employee problems.

Question 27

In addition to rewards for safe behaviour,it is equally important that organizations enforce safety rules through penalties such as discipline.

Question 28

Crisis management teams are composed of both hourly and managerial employees who develop action plans to respond to violent situations.

Question 29

The definitions of accidents and injuries have expanded to include stress.

Question 30

Very few Canadian employers have a formal safety program.

Question 31

Occupational health and safety are regulated solely by the federal government.

Question 32

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)was developed to provide a common information system for labelling dangerous work activities.

Question 33

The success of a safety program depends largely on the HR department.

Question 34

Health and safety procedures should be an important part of new employee orientation.

Question 35

Improved employee health is associated with lower levels of absenteeism and increased efficiency.

Question 36

The emphasis in workers' compensation has been shifting to creating safer workplaces.

Question 37

Although there are over 65 000 chemicals used in the workplace,nearly all of these chemicals are safe and do not pose any concerns to workers.

Question 38

To minimize the negative effects of computer use,the monitor should be placed at an angle view,above the user's line of sight.

Question 39

The members of the safety committee should investigate only accidents resulting in serious injuries.

Question 40

Eustress is the feeling of euphoria one gets after a strenuous workout.

Question 41

Managerial,technical,or public contact jobs may all experience a kind of stress that usually energizes them.What is this positive stress called?

A)eustress
B)pos-stress
C)distress
D)fight-or-flight stress

Question 42

An employee has been diagnosed with depression and possible mental illness.Her manager has organized professional counselling for her as part of the organizational response to her problems.This counselling is most likely a form of which of the following?

A)an employee assistance program
B)a depression diagnostic service
C)a crisis prevention program
D)a mental preparedness program

Question 43

Under workers' compensation,injured workers are entitled to a cash payout in the case of permanent disability.

Question 44

Employees do not have any specific duties related to their safety.

Question 45

A serious violation of a safety rule may be grounds for employee termination,even for a first offence.

Question 46

Cathy has been experiencing severe stress on the job,including depression,frustration,and a loss of productivity.What is she most likely experiencing?

A)burnout
B)an alarm reaction
C)eustress
D)severe eustress

Question 47

What is the key role for the supervisor with respect to safety?

A)to administer employee disciplinary procedures
B)to monitor actions of co-supervisors
C)to inform management about workers who are doing unsafe work
D)to communicate to an employee the need to work safely

Question 48

What program aims to help employees with nutrition,weight control,and avoidance of substances harmful to health?

A)a fitness program
B)an employee assistance program
C)a health service program
D)a wellness program

Question 49

The Internet and other forms of information technology can play a key role in health and safety programs.

Question 50

Crisis management teams should also concern themselves with the aftermath of violence,such as the guilt and fear employees may have.

Question 51

Employees who perform manual tasks on a continual basis are strong candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 52

Workplace signs of depression include decreased energy,irritability,and memory problems.

Question 53

Nurses are victims of violence at a rate that is 16 times higher than other service workers.

Question 54

Who is the most likely perpetuator of workplace bullying?

A)traumatized employees
B)abused employees
C)authority figures
D)junior employees

Question 55

When is the ideal time for employee safety training to commence?

A)before returning to work after an accident or injury
B)immediately after an accident or injury
C)with new employee orientation
D)after receiving the first paycheque

Question 56

The rising use of video display terminals at work has led to the proliferation of visual difficulties,radiation hazards,muscular aches and pains,and increased job stress for employees using personal computers or network workstations on the job.

Question 57

Which of the following is a common requirement for employers in all jurisdictions in Canada?

A)They have to employer a Safety Officer.
B)They must store all the relevant data in files located in the human resource management departments.
C)They have to devote at least 1% of their budgets to health-related prevention measures.
D)They have to report all accidents that cause injuries and diseases to the Worker Compensation Boards.

Question 58

Inadequate recognition for a job well done can be a major stressor.

Question 59

Which category of employees is at the lowest risk of workplace violence?

A)insurance agents who visit clients' homes
B)postal workers
C)nurses
D)bankers who work in offices

Question 60

Not so long ago,many workers suffered work-related health issues through contact with asbestos in workplaces.What is this an example of?

A)industrial illnesses
B)occupational injuries
C)occupational illnesses
D)industrial diseases

Question 61

Jenny Jones has been working at the same job-typing almost all day-for the past five years.She has now damaged her wrist as a result of the work.What is her problem most likely a form of?

A)ambidextrosis
B)muscular dysfunctions
C)cumulative trauma disorder
D)systematic trauma

Question 62

Which of the following statements best describes job-related stress?

A)Burnout is the first stage of distress.
B)Stress that is harmful to some employees may be healthy for others and improve their performance.
C)Providing music of any kind will help relieve stress.
D)Setting ever higher performance goals relieves employee stress by giving them self-esteem about their ability to achieve goals.

Question 63

Assume that you are a new manager at a manufacturing plant.On your first day,you are on the factory floor and notice one employee verbally abusing another; a fight was imminent.Which of the following would NOT be a wise strategy for you to follow?

A)try to separate the individuals and ask them to see you individually in private
B)remain calm
C)publicly ask the aggressor to back down,as this would help with developing your authority in the workplace
D)listen and be nonjudgmental

Question 64

What is the best method to capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health?

A)placing the computer monitor to the side of the desk
B)placing the computer screen 10 to 25 cm (4 to 9 inches)below eye level
C)placing the computer screen 30 cm (12 inches)above eye level
D)adjusting the brightness and contrast controls on the screen to be as high as possible

Question 65

What is the best way to proactively manage workplace violence?

A)develop a zero-tolerance policy for violence
B)implement a strenuous disciplinary policy
C)report violence to the police as soon as it happens
D)hire armed guards to oversee workplace activities

Question 66

When are overachievers most likely to experience burnout?

A)when rewards are low
B)when the work is not sufficiently challenging
C)when unrealistic goals are unattainable
D)when work?0?life balance is achieved

Question 67

What do joint health and safety committees consist of?

A)management and government representatives
B)employee (union)representatives
C)health and safety officers
D)both employee (union)and management representatives

Question 68

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be promoted through company programs and services?

A)increased efficiency
B)reduced absenteeism
C)better morale
D)exemption from safety inspection

Question 69

What is the key goal of workers' compensation?

A)to return the employee to the workplace as soon as possible
B)to remind employers and employees about the need for a safe and healthy workplace
C)to ensure employers do not suffer significant financial losses
D)to ensure that health care costs are kept at a minimum.

Question 70

On average,about how many work-related deaths are there in Canada every working day?

A)2
B)4
C)5
D)10

Question 71

What is the leading cause of worker fatalities each year?

A)falls from buildings
B)fire
C)attacks by coworkers
D)motor vehicle crashes

Question 72

Which of the following is NOT a high-risk work circumstance associated with workplace violence?

A)working with information technology
B)working alone
C)interacting with the public
D)dealing with the exchange of money

Question 73

Mary is beginning to sense a loss of security and adequacy in her work at ABC Inc.What is it that she is beginning to experience?

A)cumulative trauma disorders
B)distress
C)eustress
D)dysfunctional adaptation

Question 74

In British Columbia (BC),which of the following bodies regulate occupational health and safety?

A)the BC provincial government only
B)the federal government only
C)the federal and BC governments
D)the governments of Canada and all the provinces,including BC

Question 75

What do we call the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year?

A)the incidence rate
B)the accident rate
C)the injury and illnesses rate
D)the safety rate

Question 76

Which of the following work schedules/arrangements results in the most fatigue for workers?

A)job rotation
B)night shifts
C)regular day shifts
D)job sharing

Question 77

Which of the following best describes employees who smoke versus those who are non-smokers?

A)Health care costs are lower for employees who smoke than for non-smokers.
B)Employees who smoke and non-smokers have similar levels of absenteeism and productivity.
C)Non-smoking employees have lower levels of absenteeism than employees who smoke.
D)Employees who smoke are typically more productive and have less absenteeism than non-smokers.

Question 78

Which of the following has a direct correlation with a decrease in workplace accidents?

A)joint safety committees
B)ISO certification
C)safety notices in the workplace
D)management's commitment to safety

Question 79

Which category of service workers experiences the highest rate of violence against them?

A)firefighters
B)police
C)nurses
D)bankers

Question 80

Harry Davis has been found guilty of smoking around a volatile substance in his workplace.It is his first offence after 25 years.The employer,ABC Inc.,has a progressive disciplinary system where employees are first given a written warning,then suspended for repeated violations,and dismissed as a last resort.What action should ABC Inc.take?

A)ABC Inc.must follow the progressive disciplinary system in punishing Harry.
B)ABC Inc.may choose to terminate Harry,even though it is his first offence.
C)ABC Inc.must involve the courts before making a decision.
D)ABC Inc.must involve the government before making a decision.