Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  accidents. 
B)  violence. 
C)  mental disorders. 
D)  cancer. 
E)  heart disease.

Question 2

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act aims for full accessibility by

Accepted Answer

A)  2015. 
B)  2017. 
C)  2019. 
D)  2025. 
E)  2040.

Question 3

Which of the following is a program that takes a proactive approach to employee health and well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers' compensation 
B)  Employee health program 
C)  Loss-control program 
D)  Management health program 
E)  Employee wellness program

Question 4

The appropriate time to begin "controlling" workers' compensation claims is before the accident happens,not after.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Unsafe acts can be reduced by praising workers when they perform selected activities safely; this approach is referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training and education 
B)  Selection testing 
C)  Behavioural justification 
D)  Positive reinforcement 
E)  Leadership modelling

Question 6

According to the textbook,workplace accidents are

Accepted Answer

A)  inevitable. 
B)  largely unpreventable. 
C)  completely unpreventable. 
D)  largely preventable. 
E)  somewhat unpreventable.

Question 7

The most common form of workplace violence is physical assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Random drug tests

Accepted Answer

A)  measure actual impairment and are therefore justifiable. 
B)  do not measure actual impairment and are therefore unjustifiable in most circumstances. 
C)  they should be used in all organizations. 
D)  are justifiable in non-safety-sensitive positions. 
E)  do not face any restrictions in Canada.

Question 9

According to the textbook,on average,how many Canadian workers die at work each week?

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  27 
C)  48 
D)  58 
E)  100

Question 10

Investment in disability management and proactive wellness programs create measurable bottom-line returns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the textbook,what is the major cause of burnout in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family matters 
B)  A lack of commitment to the organization 
C)  Excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal 
D)  Client problems 
E)  Stress about a promotion

Question 12

Employees are responsible for taking reasonable care to protect their own health and safety and,in most cases,that of their co-workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the three components of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public information sessions, material safety data sheets, and employee training 
B)  Labelling of hazardous material, material safety data sheets, and employee training 
C)  Storage of hazardous material, public information sessions, and material safety data sheets 
D)  Labelling of hazardous material, public information sessions, and employee training 
E)  Material safety data sheets, storage of hazardous materials, and executive training

Question 14

Most jurisdictions require a joint health and safety committee to be established in each workplace that has what minimum number of workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  All workplaces are required to have a joint health and safety committee. 
B)  5-10 
C)  10-20 
D)  20-30 
E)  30-40

Question 15

According to the textbook,what are the two main sources of job stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lack of control over work and environmental factors 
B)  Personal factors and unclear company directions 
C)  Personal factors and inconsistent performance management 
D)  Environmental factors and personal factors 
E)  Environmental factors and poor supervision

Question 16

Functional abilities evaluations are an important step in reducing chance occurrences.

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.Discuss what Amin should focus on to prevent accidents in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amin is the manager of an auto...

Question 18

How many basic rights do employees have under the joint responsibility model?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  2 
C)  5 
D)  3 
E)  6

Question 19

Accidents are generally most frequent between the ages of 17 and 28,declining thereafter to reach a low at what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the late twenties and thirties 
B)  In the late forties and fifties 
C)  In the late thirties and forties 
D)  In the late fifties and sixties 
E)  At age 65

Question 20

Which one of the following groups has the most responsibility under the "due diligence" requirement in occupational health and safety legislation for taking every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers 
B)  Safety committees 
C)  Employees 
D)  The Provincial and Territorial Governments 
E)  The Federal Government

Exam 14: Occupational Health and Safety

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

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act aims for full accessibility by

Which of the following is a program that takes a proactive approach to employee health and well-being?

The appropriate time to begin "controlling" workers' compensation claims is before the accident happens,not after.

Unsafe acts can be reduced by praising workers when they perform selected activities safely; this approach is referred to as which of the following?

According to the textbook,workplace accidents are

The most common form of workplace violence is physical assault.

Random drug tests

According to the textbook,on average,how many Canadian workers die at work each week?

Investment in disability management and proactive wellness programs create measurable bottom-line returns.

According to the textbook,what is the major cause of burnout in the workplace?

Employees are responsible for taking reasonable care to protect their own health and safety and,in most cases,that of their co-workers.

What are the three components of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System legislation?

Most jurisdictions require a joint health and safety committee to be established in each workplace that has what minimum number of workers?

According to the textbook,what are the two main sources of job stress?

Functional abilities evaluations are an important step in reducing chance occurrences.

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.

How many basic rights do employees have under the joint responsibility model?

Accidents are generally most frequent between the ages of 17 and 28,declining thereafter to reach a low at what age?

Which one of the following groups has the most responsibility under the "due diligence" requirement in occupational health and safety legislation for taking every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of workers?