Question 1

Which of the following steps should be taken when dealing with potentially violent employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indicate the need for time to respond to the concerns voiced and then set up another time for follow-up. 
B)  Intimidate them and respond to them strongly so as to indirectly demonstrate a position of power. 
C)  Avoid notifying security personnel as this might provoke violent reactions and worsen the situation. 
D)  Avoid asking questions that require long answers or explanations as this might irritate them.

Question 2

The Food and Drug Administration classifies e-cigarettes as a drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for on-the-spot inspections by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliance officers or inspectors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following most frequently renders a person unfit to perform a hazardous job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue and illness 
B)  Lack of interest 
C)  Alcohol abuse 
D)  Drug use

Question 5

Employers have a duty to protect their workers from workplace danger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What actions should be taken by employers to minimize the risk and impact of workplace violence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Recovering substance abusers are not considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Indirect costs associated with workplace accidents include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fines for safety violations 
B)  time and production lost by coworkers 
C)  damage to work equipment 
D)  workers' compensation premiums

Question 9

Which of the following practices is best suited for utilizing safety committees in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  All committee members should belong to the same department to avoid conflicts. 
B)  The committee should have more employees than managers. 
C)  Member terms should be staggered to provide a fresh perspective and continuous energy. 
D)  The committee should have at least 15 members.

Question 10

An individual of any age can work for a farm that is owned and operated by his or her family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Morris, a cashier at Zulu Supermarket, is experiencing pain in his wrist because of repetitively and frequently turning his wrist to scan bar codes on store items. Given this information, it can be said that Morris most likely suffers from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute stress disorder 
B)  a cumulative trauma disorder 
C)  developmental coordination disorder 
D)  a neurodevelopmental disorder

Question 12

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), what are the categories of recordable injury?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

In the context of process safety management (PSM) standards, hazard communication standards require employers who use hazardous chemicals to:

Accepted Answer

A)  keep the information contained in material safety data sheets (MSDSs) confidential. 
B)  provide information about hazardous substances to employees, their representatives, and health professionals. 
C)  provide insurance to the family members of employees who handle hazardous chemicals. 
D)  label chemical substances by their names rather than using standardized symbols.

Question 14

Which of the following is part of the first level of health promotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Support groups 
B)  Regular health classes 
C)  Health risk screenings 
D)  Dedicated resources and facilities

Question 15

The purpose of lockout/tagout regulations in process safety management is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent accidental start-up of defective machinery during repair or adjustment. 
B)  ensure that unauthorized individuals do not have access to material safety data sheets (MSDSs). 
C)  provide a protective coating to machinery containing hazardous chemicals. 
D)  address disputes between employers and Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors.

Question 16

In the context of security management in organizations, a security audit typically begins with a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion with the company's middle managers 
B)  background check of the company's security personnel 
C)  review of the disaster plans of the company 
D)  survey of the area around the company

Question 17

Cumulative trauma disorders are psychological issues that workers face as a result of repetitively performing the same task for years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address physical demands placed on individuals as they perform their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kinesthetics 
B)  Phrenology 
C)  Ergonomics 
D)  Industrial physiology

Question 19

Explain the various implications that workers' compensation laws have on U.S. employees and employers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following is considered a Level 2 workplace violence warning sign?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insubordination 
B)  Bullying 
C)  Verbally abusive behavior 
D)  Disrespectful behavior

Exam 13: Risk Management and Worker Protection

Which of the following steps should be taken when dealing with potentially violent employees?

The Food and Drug Administration classifies e-cigarettes as a drug.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for on-the-spot inspections by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliance officers or inspectors.

Which of the following most frequently renders a person unfit to perform a hazardous job?

Employers have a duty to protect their workers from workplace danger.

What actions should be taken by employers to minimize the risk and impact of workplace violence.

Recovering substance abusers are not considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Indirect costs associated with workplace accidents include _____.

Which of the following practices is best suited for utilizing safety committees in organizations?

An individual of any age can work for a farm that is owned and operated by his or her family.

Morris, a cashier at Zulu Supermarket, is experiencing pain in his wrist because of repetitively and frequently turning his wrist to scan bar codes on store items. Given this information, it can be said that Morris most likely suffers from _____.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), what are the categories of recordable injury?

In the context of process safety management (PSM) standards, hazard communication standards require employers who use hazardous chemicals to:

Which of the following is part of the first level of health promotion?

The purpose of lockout/tagout regulations in process safety management is to:

In the context of security management in organizations, a security audit typically begins with a _____.

Cumulative trauma disorders are psychological issues that workers face as a result of repetitively performing the same task for years.

_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address physical demands placed on individuals as they perform their jobs.

Explain the various implications that workers' compensation laws have on U.S. employees and employers.

Which of the following is considered a Level 2 workplace violence warning sign?