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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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15) Which of the following factors contributes to accidents at work?
A) unsafe conditions
B) safety climate
C) stress
D) All of the above.
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
17) Unsafe acts can be reduced through all of the following methods except:
A) job rotation.
B) screening.
C) training.
D) incentive programs.
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
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
D) respond to employee suggestions to improve possible problem areas
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.
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.
22) Which of the following may require respirators?
A) lead-based paint
B) asbestos
C) radon
D) mold
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
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
25) A drug-free workplace program includes how many components?
A) 5
B) 3
C) 6
D) 4
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
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
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.
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
30) Warnings from boss are a possible alcoholism performance issue in which
stage of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
31) Noticeably reduced performance is a possible alcoholism performance issue
in which stage of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
32) Basically incompetent performance is a possible alcoholism performance
issue in which stage of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
33) Accidents are a possible alcoholism performance issue in which stage of
alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
34) Reduced job efficiency is a possible alcoholism performance issue in which
stage of alcoholism?
A) advanced
B) middle
C) early
D) lingering
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
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
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
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
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.
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%
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
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
43) Which of the following is not a symptom of burnout?
A) displeasure
B) irritability
C) entrapment
D) resentment
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44) Burnout can be reduced by ________.
A) hiring more employees
B) removing the stressors that caused it initially
C) thinking about your work
D) Both B and C.
45) Warning signs like sad moods, irritability, and loss of appetite are symptoms
of ________.
A) alcoholism
B) depression
C) stress
D) None of the above.
46) Which of the following workplace concerns creates costs to the employer
from higher health insurance, higher fire insurance, increased absenteeism, and
reduced productivity?
A) smoking
B) alcoholism
C) drug use
D) AIDS
47) All of the following is true of smoking employees except:
A) smokers are less healthy than non-smokers.
B) smokers are absent more than non-smokers.
C) smokers make less disability claims than non-smokers.
D) smoker make more expensive health claims than non-smokers.
48) Which of the following groups can employers legally discriminate against?
A) women
B) men over 50
C) smokers