Deck 13: Risk Management and Worker Protection

Question 1

The purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is to:

A) ensure that confidential information about hazardous substances is available only to authorized employees.
B) record information regarding the chemical composition of hazardous substances available to employees.
C) record cases where workers exposed to hazardous substances have been injured.
D) provide employees with antidotes to be taken if exposed to hazardous substances.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Nancy is responsible for recording workplace injuries in the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 300 log. Which of the following workplace injuries is exempted from being recorded for OSHA?

A) Injuries leading to lost time from work
B) Injuries causing a restriction of motor abilities
C) Injuries requiring only first aid
D) Injuries requiring restricted duty or job transfer

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Thomas, the Department Head of the meat processing unit of a food manufacturing company, refuses to allow an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliance inspector to carry out the inspection process. In this scenario, what action can the OSHA inspector take?

A) The OSHA inspector can proceed to search without a warrant if the investigation was initiated by a complaint.
B) The OSHA inspector must show probable cause before proceeding with the search.
C) The OSHA inspector can enter the unit forcefully with the help of his officials.
D) The OSHA inspector must produce a search warrant to enter the unit.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Who among the following individuals is not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

A) John, a farmer with eight employees working for him
B) Jeff, the owner of a bakery with 50 employees
C) Maria, a contractor with 15 employees working for her
D) Sandra, the owner of a steel manufacturing company with 2,000 employees

Question 5

Which of the following initiatives by employers can help reduce burnout in employees?

A) Increasing work hours to compensate for tight deadlines
B) Providing monetary rewards to employees with high productivity
C) Using positive stress to motivate employees
D) Increasing expectations of improving quality

Question 6

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, having loose ropes in a work area, which could impact employees' health or safety but probably would not cause death or much harm, is categorized as a(n) _____.

A) serious violation
B) imminent danger violation
C) other-than-serious violation
D) willful and repeated violation

Question 7

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 _____.

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

Question 8

Indirect costs associated with workplace accidents include _____.

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

Question 9

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established three agencies within the Department of Labor to oversee various aspects of workplace safety. The _____ is a supporting body that conducts research and develops safety standards.

A) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)
C) Department of Health (DOH)
D) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Question 10

In the context of child labor law restrictions, which of the following jobs is permissible for children of any age?

A) Working in manufacturing jobs
B) Driving cabs
C) Delivering newspapers
D) Working in mining jobs

Question 11

Employers who provide injured employees with restricted duty work:

A) underreport injuries or misclassify employees to avoid paying high workers' compensation premiums.
B) must pay a fixed sum of $10,000 as compensation to the injured employees.
C) can avoid issues pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act by increasing the duration of restricted duty work.
D) give the injured employees less physically demanding work until they are able to perform their full range of job duties.

Question 12

_____ are programs designed to maintain or improve employee health before problems arise.

A) Rehabilitation programs
B) Employee assistance programs
C) Integrated aftercare programs
D) Wellness programs

Question 13

Child labor provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) set the minimum age for most employment at _____.

A) 14 years
B) 15 years
C) 16 years
D) 17 years

Question 14

Kevin, a 15-year-old boy, plans to seek short-term employment when his school is not in session. In the context of child labor law restrictions, which of the following is a permissible work schedule for Kevin?
A) Kevin can work as a waiter for a maximum of 8 hours a day up to 40 hours a week.

A)m. and 10:00 p.m.
B) Kevin can work in the mining sector between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
C) Kevin is permitted to work as a delivery driver for a maximum of three hours a day.
D) Kevin is permitted to work in the manufacturing sector between 10:00

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Which of the following is an immeasurable cost associated with accidents in an organization?

A) Damage to work equipment
B) Reduced work group efficiency
C) Time and production lost by coworkers
D) Negative impact on employees' group morale

Question 17

Every employer that is engaged in commerce and has at least _____ must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

A) one employee
B) 10 employees
C) five employees
D) 20 employees

Question 18

A(n) _____ is a program that provides counseling and other help to employees having emotional, physical, or other personal problems.

A) employee assistance program
B) employee health education curriculum
C) level 3 health promotion plan
D) level 1 health promotion plan

Question 19

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

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 20

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

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 21

Which of the following is an early warning sign of workplace violence?

A) Physical altercation
B) Insubordination
C) Destruction of property
D) Verbally abusive

Question 22

A security audit is sometimes referred to as a(n) _____.

A) vulnerability analysis
B) affirmative action
C) independent review
D) risk assessment

Question 23

The _____ to safety management focuses on designing safe jobs, developing and implementing safety policies, and using safety committees.

A) engineering approach
B) systems approach
C) organizational approach
D) individual approach

Question 24

A de minimis OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) violation:

A) typically carries a jail term of six months.
B) requires the OSHA compliance officer to mention the condition to the employer.
C) involves conditions that could directly impact an employee's health or safety.
D) involves injuries that force an employee to miss more than a day's work.

Question 25

Which of the following is a direct cost associated with workplace accidents?

A) Fines for safety violations
B) Reduced work group efficiency
C) Time lost by supervisors
D) Time and production lost by coworkers

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

Who among the following individuals is considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

A) Mark, who is addicted to alcohol
B) Teena, who is addicted to an illegal drug
C) Viola, who is prone to developing an addiction to nicotine
D) Raj, who is prone to developing an addiction to illegal drugs

Question 28

Which of the following is a part of security audits?

A) Conducting due diligence after a merger
B) Identifying the whistle-blowers in a company
C) Validating employee screening and selection
D) Reviewing an organization's disaster plans

Question 29

Who among the following individuals is considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

A) Regina, who is addicted to prescription drugs
B) Ben, who is addicted to an illegal drug
C) Fatima, who is prone to developing an addiction to alcohol
D) Ravi, who is prone to developing an addiction to illegal drugs

Question 30

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

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 31

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

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

Question 32

Chin, a construction employee, is seriously injured at work when a ladder falls on him. The company's safety committee is assigned to investigate the accident. Which of the following should be the safety committee's first step in the accident investigation process?

A) Interviewing Chin about the accident
B) Securing the accident site
C) Preparing a report on the incident
D) Collecting data from witnesses

Question 33

Which of the following statements is true of bullying?

A) Bullying is a Level 3 workplace violence warning sign.
B) Bullying is considered a behavioral sign of substance abuse.
C) Bullying is most prevalent in the manufacturing industry.
D) Bullying can damage organizations through increased turnover.

Question 34

Which of the following is the first step of the accident investigation process?

A) Initial investigation
B) Emergency response
C) Collection of data from injured workers
D) Data analysis and determination of root cause

Question 35

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

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 36

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

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

Question 37

ReNaPro Inc., a multinational marketing agency, offers a curriculum in health education for its employees. It provides health promotions on a regular basis and offers incentives to employees who enroll in the company's wellness and fitness programs. Given this information, it can be said that ReNaPro is:

A) engaged in the highest level of health promotion.
B) using featherbedding practices.
C) using the first level of health promotion.
D) working to curb cumulative trauma disorders.

Question 38

A team of product engineers at YouSecure Inc. are in the process of designing ergonomic workstations to provide employees with a comfortable setting to work effectively. Which of the following approaches to safety management is YouSecure using?

A) The systems approach
B) The engineering approach
C) The organizational approach
D) The individual approach

Question 39

Which of the following is typically part of the organizational approach to safety management?

A) Applying ergonomic principles
B) Developing and implementing safety policies
C) Designing appropriate work settings and equipment
D) Providing employee safety training

Question 40

Which of the following statements is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

A) Those addicted to legal prescription drugs are not considered disabled.
B) Recovering substance abusers are considered disabled.
C) Users of illegal drugs are considered disabled.
D) Addiction to alcohol is not considered a disability.

Question 41

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

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 42

Minor injuries that require only first aid do not have to be recorded in the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 300 log.

Question 43

Workers' compensation coverage in many states includes emotional impairment that may have resulted from physical injury.

Question 44

Workplace injuries that result in amputation or loss of an eye must be reported directly to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within five hours of learning of any occurrences.

Question 45

Temporary workers often have a lower risk of occupational injury because they make up a very small part of the workforce.

Question 46

Federal child labor laws have set the minimum age as 21 for employment in hazardous occupations.

Question 47

Sam, an HR Manager, is asked to deal with a violent employee who is threatening her supervisor for not giving her an increment. Which of the following should Sam avoid while talking to the employee?

A) Getting assistance from a manager not directly affected by the situation being discussed
B) Providing an immediate response to the concerns voiced
C) Asking questions that do not require detailed explanations
D) Responding to the employee's emotions

Question 48

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

Question 49

The primary purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is to ensure that confidential information about hazardous substances is available only to authorized employees.

Question 50

In the context of crisis management in organizations, which of the following is the second step in effectively managing a crisis?

A) Identifying how the organization can respond to the same or a similar crisis if it were to happen again
B) Identifying how the crisis can be avoided through proper preparation, risk assessment, and disaster prevention
C) Crafting a plan that enables the organization to adequately identify and respond to the crisis
D) Consulting with other local companies to establish a working relationship to survive and recover from the crisis

Question 51

Under workers' compensation laws, employers purchase insurance to compensate employees for injuries incurred while on the job.

Question 52

You are conducting a training session on security management for a group of senior employees. Which of the following suggestions would you give the employees for effectively dealing with potentially violent employees?

A) Get assistance from others, perhaps a manager not directly affected by the situation being discussed.
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 53

Occupational fatalities and hospitalizations of three or more employees must be reported directly to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within eight hours of learning of any occurrences.

Question 54

Under labor laws, workers may challenge unsafe work assignments, whether or not they are members of a labor union.

Question 55

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is responsible for addressing disputes between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and employers that are cited by OSHA inspectors.

Question 56

Direct costs associated with accidents typically constitute almost 95 percent of an organization's total costs.

Question 57

In the context of disaster planning, organizational assessment includes the:

A) development of a disaster recovery plan.
B) creation of backup databases for storing employee details.
C) development of training modules in consultation with disaster experts.
D) creation of simulations for employees and managers.

Question 58

If an organization employs many workers for whom English is not the primary language, then the material safety data sheets (MSDSs) should be available in the necessary languages.

Question 59

Return to work plans significantly increase expenses for companies.

Question 60

_____ are muscle and skeletal injuries that occur when workers repetitively use the same muscles when performing tasks.

A) Acute stress disorders
B) Developmental coordination disorders
C) Cumulative trauma disorders
D) Neurodevelopmental disorders

Question 61

Denver, a construction worker, was seriously injured when the scaffolding he was standing on broke and fell. The company he works for has violated safety rules several times before. Therefore, the employer can face a large fine for willful and repeated violations.

Question 62

When an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliance officer arrives, managers should ask to see the inspector's credentials.

Question 63

Acts of violence in the workplace can be committed by employees inside the firm as well as those outside the firm.

Question 64

Some firms use fitness-for-duty tests to detect work performance safety problems before permitting an employee to operate dangerous equipment.

Question 65

The individual approach to effective safety management is based on the assumption that if work settings and equipment are designed well, the number of workplace accidents can be minimized.

Question 66

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

Question 69

When there is reasonable certainty that a workplace condition will cause death or serious physical harm if it is not corrected immediately, a de minimis citation is issued.

Question 70

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

Question 71

Effective safety management requires integrating three approaches: organizational, engineering, and individual.

Question 72

Ergonomics can provide economic value to employers by reducing injuries.

Question 73

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

Question 74

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires organizations that employ 250 or more workers at a worksite to submit information from OSHA Form 300.

Question 75

Often, the difference between high-performing firms with good occupational safety records and other firms is that the high-performing ones have effective safety management programs.

Question 76

Firms that do not screen employees adequately may be subject to liability if an employee later commits crimes.

Question 77

According to the Civil Rights Act and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, employers should not prevent people from working in hazardous jobs because of reproductive concerns.

Question 78

Users of illegal drugs are considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 79

The last phase of the accident investigation process involves preparing a report on the accident.

Question 80

Organizational assessment during disaster planning includes establishing a disaster planning team.