Question 1

Vulnerable workers, including less educated, low-wage earners, and non-union members, face greater barriers to OH&S training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

During what type of training would you be most likely be asked to participate in a role play?

Accepted Answer

A)   social learning
B)   behavioural learning
C)   experiential learning
D)   simulation learning C

Question 3

It is better to train a large group of employees all at once to ensure everyone gets the same message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What three-part process comprises the ISD model of training?

Accepted Answer

A)   needs analysis, training content, and evaluation
B)   needs analysis, organizational analysis, and job analysis
C)   needs analysis, training design and delivery, and training evaluation
D)   training objectives, training content, and learning theory

Question 5

Statistics show failure to provide periodic safety training may be a bigger problem than lack of safety training for new hires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Listening to retired workers can be an effective part of a training program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In addition to the hazard level of the workplace and the distance away from fixed medical services, what is the third factor that determines how many certified first aid providers should be on-site?

Accepted Answer

A)   the number of shifts running every day
B)   the number of workers on each shift
C)   the proportion of younger to older workers
D)   the number of past injuries and fatalities at this site

Question 8

According to social learning theory, what four mental processes facilitate social learning?

Accepted Answer

A)   attention, memory, social learning, engagement
B)   motivation, engagement, attention, and social learning
C)   attention, memory, motor control, and motivation
D)   motor control, social learning, attention, and motivation

Question 9

An organization's safety climate can signal the level of organizational support for safety-related training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the results of the meta-analysis, highly engaging training methods are most likely to influence safety knowledge and training performance for which one of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   workers in a meat processing plant
B)   workers in a fireworks factory
C)   workers in a road repair crew
D)   workers in an car repair shop

Question 11

What factor makes it more difficult to improve subsequent training programs?

Accepted Answer

A)   the lack of learning principles
B)   the lack of program evaluation
C)   the lack of effective trainer instruction
D)   the lack of relevant training content

Question 12

Workers should go to WHMIS training once they have had a chance to experience their new job for a few weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following should have the most influence on a training program's content?

Accepted Answer

A)   evaluation and environmental constraints
B)   needs assessment and environmental constraints
C)   learning objectives and evaluation
D)   needs assessment and learning objectives

Question 14

What element of organization analysis is most related to positive training outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)   organizational support for training interventions
B)   the organization's resources, strategy, and environment
C)   identification of health and safety areas that need improvement
D)   a shared perception of the importance of safety in the workplace

Question 15

The Passport to Safety program is just for younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Performance aids can help organizations deal with challenges associated with training those with lower literacy levels or who are less fluent in the primary language of instruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the Englishtown Ferry case, what basic learning principle from the behaviourist perspective was not followed, but, if it had been followed, might have helped to prevent this fatality?

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulus variability
B)   identical elements
C)   general principles
D)   motor control

Question 18

What is the first step in any training program?

Accepted Answer

A)   deciding on build or buy
B)   assessing training needs
C)   determining the training objectives
D)   determining the training content

Question 19

What particular item from the list of general safety orientation items reflects a specific recommendation from the Englishtown Ferry case?

Accepted Answer

A)   lockout procedures
B)   use of personal protective equipment
C)   emergency response procedures
D)   first aid procedures

Question 20

According to research, what approach to learning has been shown to have a stronger and more durable effect on behaviour in terms of health and safety training initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A)   active learning
B)   group learning
C)   videos and simulations
D)   web-based learning

Exam 9: Training

Vulnerable workers, including less educated, low-wage earners, and non-union members, face greater barriers to OH&S training.

During what type of training would you be most likely be asked to participate in a role play?

It is better to train a large group of employees all at once to ensure everyone gets the same message.

What three-part process comprises the ISD model of training?

Statistics show failure to provide periodic safety training may be a bigger problem than lack of safety training for new hires.

Listening to retired workers can be an effective part of a training program.

In addition to the hazard level of the workplace and the distance away from fixed medical services, what is the third factor that determines how many certified first aid providers should be on-site?

According to social learning theory, what four mental processes facilitate social learning?

An organization's safety climate can signal the level of organizational support for safety-related training.

According to the results of the meta-analysis, highly engaging training methods are most likely to influence safety knowledge and training performance for which one of the following groups?

What factor makes it more difficult to improve subsequent training programs?

Workers should go to WHMIS training once they have had a chance to experience their new job for a few weeks.

Which of the following should have the most influence on a training program's content?

What element of organization analysis is most related to positive training outcomes?

The Passport to Safety program is just for younger workers.

Performance aids can help organizations deal with challenges associated with training those with lower literacy levels or who are less fluent in the primary language of instruction.

In the Englishtown Ferry case, what basic learning principle from the behaviourist perspective was not followed, but, if it had been followed, might have helped to prevent this fatality?

What is the first step in any training program?

What particular item from the list of general safety orientation items reflects a specific recommendation from the Englishtown Ferry case?

According to research, what approach to learning has been shown to have a stronger and more durable effect on behaviour in terms of health and safety training initiatives?