D) people with AIDS
49) All of the following are recommendations regarding computer monitor health
problems except:
A) employees should take a 3-5 minute break every 20-40 minutes and use time
for other tasks.
B) reduce glare.
C) give a preplacement vision exam to ensure properly corrected vision.
D) all of the above
50) Most workplace violence by employees were ________.
A) predictable
B) avoidable
C) homicides
D) Both A and B.
51) Abusive behavior, threats, and intimidation are signs of ________.
A) depression
B) bullying
C) stress
D) impending disaster
52) Which of the following safety concerns only became a top priority of
employers following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?
A) workplace violence
B) physical asset security
C) employee selection and screening
D) internet security
53) Of all females who were murdered at work, what percentage were killed by
someone who was known to the victim?
A) 25
B) 75
C) 35
D) 45
54) ________ means taking advantage of a facility’s natural or architectural
features in order to minimize security problems.
A) Mechanical security
B) Organizational security
C) Natural security
D) Architectural security
55) Common clues for identifying potentially violent employees include
________.
A) an act of violence off the job
B) sexually aggressive behavior
C) chronic complaining and the raising of frequent, unreasonable grievances
D) All of the above.
56) Which of the following is not a step an employer can take to protect itself
from terror attacks?
A) check mail carefully
B) prepare evacuation plans
C) identify ahead of time a lean “crisis organization”
D) all of the above
57) Many mailrooms now use special scanners to check the safety of incoming
mail. This is an example of using ________ to minimize security problems.
A) mechanical security
B) organizational security
C) natural security
D) pre-existing security
58) OSHA’s standards are vague which has made them difficult to enforce.
59) An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by
exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.
60) Even if the employee was treated easily with first aid, employers must report
the occupational injury.
61) Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is
considered third in OSHA’s priority list.
62) The OSHA inspection is usually unannounced.
63) People who are accident-prone will have more accidents no matter what the
situation.
64) The main aim of safety training is to impart the knowledge and skills
required to reduce accidents.
65) Safety posters may increase safe behavior at work by more than 20%.
66) Positive reinforcement programs identify the worker behaviors that lead to
accidents and then train workers to avoid these behaviors.
67) Safety audits measure injury and illness statistics, workers’ compensation
costs, and vehicle accident statistics.
68) One study conducted in three hotels concluded that pre-employment drug
testing seemed to have little or no effect on workplace accidents.
69) Tardiness is one of the earliest symptoms of alcoholism.
70) Job stress originates solely from external factors such as work schedule, job
security, and noise.
71) High-stress workers have health care costs 75% higher than those of less-
stress co-workers.
72) A nice vacation once a year can eliminate burnout.
73) Depressed people tend to have worse safety records.
74) OSHA recently has focused on “fair and
effective
enforcement.”
75) Many workplace accidents occur around forklift trucks.
76) Lockout/tagout involves affixing a disabled tag to the equipment.
77) Safety programs require a strong and obvious management commitment to
safety.
78) Safety training is not as important with new trainees because they are more
likely to pay attention and therefore avoid accidents.
79) When it comes to safety, habitual safe behavior is better than a thinking
employee.
80) OSHA claims that safety incentive programs do not cut down on accidents but
only on injury reporting.
81) A drug-free workplace policy should state at a minimum “The use,
possession, transfer, or sale of illegal drugs by employees is prohibited.”
82) Contrary to popular belief, meditation does not reduce stress.
83) The problem of workplace smoking is becoming moot.
84) Bullying at work is not a serious problem.
85) What are the three basic causes of workplace accidents? Explain your choices.
86) List five actions that can help to reduce unsafe acts at work.
87) What are the three stages of observable behaviors indicating possible alcohol-
related problems for employees? Identify each stage and the type of behavior
associated with the stage.
88) What are the factors leading to job stress? Identify five suggestions for
reducing job stress.
89) Discuss how you can minimize accident-causing conditions.
90) Why is employee safety and health important?
91) How do you prevent accidents in the workplace? List and describe 5 ways.
92) Explain the difference between job stress and burnout.