A Framework for Human Resource Management, 7e (Dessler)
Chapter 10 Protecting Safety and Health
1) Each year there are roughly ________ cases of workplace accidents per 100
full-time workers in the United States.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 9
Objective: Chapter objective 1
2) The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to
________.
A) administer the act and to set and enforce the safety and health standards that
apply to almost all workers in the U.S.
B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve
human resources
C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons
D) to prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among all employees
Skill: AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Objective: Chapter objective 1
3) The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is to ________.
A) administer the act and to set and enforce the safety and health standards that
apply to almost all workers in the U.S.
B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve
human resources
C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons
D) to prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees
Skill: AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Objective: Chapter objective 1
4) All of the following types of organizations are covered by the Occupational
Safety and Health Act except:
A) federal agencies.
B) hospitals.
C) schools.
D) self-employed persons.
Objective: Chapter objective 1
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5) Which department enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety
and Health Act?
A) Department of Health Services
B) Department of Labor
C) Department of Financial Services
D) Economic Development Department
Objective: Chapter objective 1
6) Under OSHA, employers with ________ or more employees must maintain
records of and report occupational injuries and occupational illnesses.
A) 5
B) 11
C) 25
D) 100
Objective: Chapter objective 1
7) What term is used to describe any abnormal condition or disorder caused by
exposure to environmental factors associated with employment?
A) occupational injury
B) workers’ compensation
C) chronic illness
D) occupational illness
Objective: Chapter objective 1
8) Which of the following would be considered OSHA’s top priority for
inspection?
A) investigating the occurrence of a fatality
B) inspecting a cite where there is an imminent danger situation
C) conducting random inspections and re-inspections
D) investigating employee complaints of alleged violations
Objective: Chapter objective 1
9) Which of the following would be considered OSHA’s lowest priority for
inspection?
A) investigating the occurrence of a fatality
B) inspecting a cite where there is an imminent danger situations
C) conducting follow-up inspections
D) conducting a special-emphasis inspection aimed at a high-hazard industry
Objective: Chapter objective 1
10) When a complaint indicates the possibility of imminent danger, OSHA
conducts an inspection within ________.
A) 5 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 3 days
D) 5 days
Objective: Chapter objective 1
11) Penalties imposed by OSHA generally range from $5000 to ________ but can
go higher in some cases.
A) $20,000
B) $35,000
C) $50,000
D) $70,000
Objective: Chapter objective 1
12) Which of the following should you do when you have an OSHA inspection?
A) accompany the inspector and take detailed notes
B) establish the focus and scope of the planned inspection
C) refer the inspector to your OSHA coordinator
D) All of the above.
Objective: Chapter objective 1
13) All of the following are basic causes of workplace accidents except:
A) chance occurrences.
B) unsafe conditions.
C) unsafe behavior by employees.
D) weather-related accidents.
Objective: Chapter objective 2
14) Improperly guarded equipment, defective equipment, hazardous procedures,
and improper ventilation are all examples of ________.
A) chance occurrences
B) unsafe conditions
C) unsafe storage
D) weather-related accidents
Objective: Chapter objective 3
15) Which of the following factors contributes to accidents at work?
A) unsafe conditions
B) safety climate
C) stress
D) All of the above.
Objective: Chapter objective 3
16) Which of the following is not a basis for reducing and preventing accidents at
work?
A) reducing unsafe conditions
B) reducing unsafe acts
C) training employees
D) hiring non-accident-prone workers
Objective: Chapter objective 3
17) Unsafe acts can be reduced through all of the following methods except:
A) job rotation.
B) screening.
C) training.
D) incentive programs.
Objective: Chapter objective 2
18) When managers identify a trait associated with work-place accidents and then
use this trait as part of the selection process for new hires, they are using
________ to reduce unsafe acts.
A) job rotation
B) screening
C) training
D) incentive programs
Objective: Chapter objective 4
19) When managers reduce unsafe acts through selection, it means that they
________.
A) identify a trait associated with work-place accidents and then screen
candidates on this trait
B) rotate employees through different positions
C) offer incentives to employee teams with low accident rates
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D) respond to employee suggestions to improve possible problem areas
Objective: Chapter objective 4
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20) A safety oriented culture exhibits ________.
A) teamwork involving safety
B) communication and collaboration on safety matters
C) assignment of critical functions to specific individuals
D) All of the above.
Objective: Chapter objective 4
21) Which of the following is a type of workplace exposure hazard?
A) chemicals
B) excessive noise
C) temperature extremes
D) All of the above.
Objective: Chapter objective 5
22) Which of the following may require respirators?
A) lead-based paint
B) asbestos
C) radon
D) mold
Objective: Chapter objective 5
23) Alcoholism among employees results in a(n) ________.
A) increase in on-the-job accidents
B) increase in job satisfaction
C) increase in on-the-job absenteeism
D) decrease in off-the-job accident rate
Objective: Chapter objective 5
24) Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of possible alcoholism
in an employee?
A) domestic problems
B) avoidance of fellow employees
C) lying
D) tardiness
Objective: Chapter objective 4
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25) A drug-free workplace program includes how many components?
A) 5
B) 3
C) 6
D) 4
Objective: Chapter objective 5
26) All of the following are components of a drug-free workplace program except:
A) a drug-free workplace policy.
B) supervisor training.
C) employee education.
D) all of the above
Objective: Chapter objective 5
27) All of the following are symptoms of employees in the advanced stage of
alcoholism except:
A) drinking on the job
B) blackouts and frequent forgetfulness
C) resignation
D) violent outbursts
Objective: Chapter objective 5
28) All of the following are symptoms of employees in the middle stage of
alcoholism except:
A) frequent absences.
B) anxiety.
C) untrue statements.
D) mood swings.
Objective: Chapter objective 5
29) Missed deadlines are a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage
of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
Objective: Chapter objective 5
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30) Warnings from boss are a possible alcoholism performance issue in which
stage of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
Objective: Chapter objective 5
31) Noticeably reduced performance is a possible alcoholism performance issue
in which stage of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
Objective: Chapter objective 5
32) Basically incompetent performance is a possible alcoholism performance
issue in which stage of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
Objective: Chapter objective 5
33) Accidents are a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage of
alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
Objective: Chapter objective 5
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34) Reduced job efficiency is a possible alcoholism performance issue in which
stage of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
Objective: Chapter objective 4
35) Which of the following is a personal factor that can influence perceptions of
stress?
A) work schedule
B) pace of work
C) workaholic personality
D) noise
Objective: Chapter objective 5
36) Which of the following is an external factor that can lead to job stress?
A) workaholic personality
B) pessimism
C) locus of control
D) job security
Objective: Chapter objective 5
37) Which of the following is a possible consequence suffered by an employee
faced with serious levels of job stress?
A) increased occurrence of headaches and other physical symptoms
B) increased absenteeism
C) increased grievances
D) increased health care costs
Objective: Chapter objective 5
38) Which of the following is not a consequence suffered by an employer when
employees experience high levels of job stress?
A) increased occurrence of headaches and other physical symptoms
B) increased absenteeism
C) increased grievances
D) increased health care costs
Objective: Chapter objective 5
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39) Employees who wish to lower their job stress should follow all of the
following suggestions except:
A)
building
pleasant, cooperative relationships with as many of your
colleagues
as
you can.
B) putting off dealing with distasteful problems.
C finding time
every
day for detachment and relaxation.
D) creating realistic
goals
and deadlines for
yourself,
and set regular progress
reviews.
Objective: Chapter objective 5
40) Research estimates that the cost of health care is nearly ________ higher for
high-stress workers then for workers with less stress.
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 100%
Objective: Chapter objective 5
41) ________ is defined as the total depletion of physical and mental resources
caused by excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal.
A) Depression
B) Job stress
C) An anxiety attack
D) Burnout
Objective: Chapter objective 5
42) Burnout occurs in employees with high-stress at work ________.
A) spontaneously
B) immediately
C) gradually over time
D) never for those employees who are not burnout-prone
Objective: Chapter objective 5
43) Which of the following is not a symptom of burnout?
A) displeasure
B) irritability
C) entrapment
D) resentment