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1. Employee morale can be affected by accidents and illnesses attributed to a workplace.
a.
True
b.
False
2. Back injuries are a nation’s number one workplace safety problem.
a.
True
b.
False
3. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) covers all employers in all states in the U.S.
a.
True
b.
False
4. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can develop rules and standards only when petitioned by
other agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
a.
True
b.
False
5. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has an established system for inspection priorities with a
special emphasis on unspecific low-hazard industries.
a.
True
b.
False
6. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is legally permitted to inspect workplaces unannounced.
a.
True
b.
False
7. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations are categorized into three types: willful, intentional,
and non-intentional.
a.
True
b.
False
8. A willful violation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that results in the death of an
employee can result in penalties up to $250,000 for an individual.
a.
True
b.
False
9. It is usually safe for an HR manager to assume that willful violations of safety and health laws and regulations will
result in more severe penalties.
a.
True
b.
False
10. If an employer has been approved for a voluntary protection program, then the employer's company is not inspected
for three years.
a.
True
b.
False
11. Ninety percent of all fatal work injuries involve workers in private industries.
a.
True
b.
False
12. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), only employers, not employees, have to comply with all
applicable OSHA standards.
a.
True
b.
False
13. The incidence rate of injury and illness is calculated by dividing the number of injuries and illnesses by 200,000 and
multiplying it with the total hours worked by all employees during the period covered.
a.
True
b.
False
14. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide a system for communicating data on health hazards to employees.
a.
True
b.
False
15. A common complaint of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is that their standards are outdated,
failing to keep up with the realities of a workplace.
a.
True
b.
False
16. A study by the American Institute of Plant Engineers showed that there was no correlation between an increase in the
commitment to safety by managers and a decrease in accidents.
a.
True
b.
False
17. One of the major responsibilities of a supervisor is to communicate to an employee the need to work safely.
a.
True
b.
False
18. Self-employed workers are not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
a.
True
b.
False
19. Typically, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors arrive at a work site unannounced and
ask for a meeting
with a representative of the employer.
a.
True
b.
False
20. In recent years Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stepped down its enforcement activities.
a.
True
b.
False
21. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations may be issued immediately following an inspection
or later by mail.
a.
True
b.
False
22. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements mandate that employers with eleven or more
employees maintain records of work-related occupational injuries and illnesses.
a.
True
b.
False
23. Recordable cases that must be reported on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form 300 include any injury
or illness treated with first aid.
a.
True
b.
False
24. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can adjust penalties upward and downward.
a.
True
b.
False
25. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard is the most frequently
cited OSHA standard for general industry.
a.
True
b.
False
26. To comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, all hazardous chemical
containers must be labeled with the identity of the contents and must state any appropriate hazard warnings.
a.
True
b.
False
27. Because of the increased danger to their reproductive systems, it is legal to bar women from positions that have been
shown to be of high risk.
a.
True
b.
False
28. The rising use of video display terminals at work has led to the proliferation of visual difficulties, radiation hazards,
muscular aches and pains, and increased job stress for employees using personal computers or network work stations on
the job.
a.
True
b.
False
29. Video display terminals (VDTs) have become a major safety concern within the office environment.
a.
True
b.
False
30. To minimize the negative effects of computer use, the monitor should be placed at an angle view, above a user's line
of sight.
a.
True
b.
False
31. To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health, employers should make
sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen four to nine inches above eye level.
a.
True
b.
False
32. Employees who perform manual tasks continuously are strong candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
a.
True
b.
False
33. Musculoskeletal injuries resulting from cumulative trauma or repetitive motion are "recordable cases" and must be
reported on OSHA Form 300.
a.
True
b.
False
34. No citations are issued in connection with a consultation; however, the consultant’s files may be used to trigger an
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection.
a.
True
b.
False
35. No federal government agency has been more severely criticized than the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
a.
True
b.
False
36. Employees who work alone are at a lower risk of encountering workplace assaults.
a.
True
b.
False
37. Terrorism is a major concern for U.S. employers in airlines and energy plants.
a.
True
b.
False
38. Crisis management teams should also concern themselves with the aftermath of violence, such as the guilt and fear
employees may have.
a.
True
b.
False
39. Improved employee health is associated with lower levels of absenteeism and increased efficiency.
a.
True
b.
False
40. In order to help employees with emotional problems managers should attempt to play amateur psychologist and try to
diagnose an employee’s condition.
a.
True
b.
False
41. Personal crises and domestic violence are among the most prevalent employee problems.
a.
True
b.
False
42. Low spirits, gloominess, and sadness are frequent symptoms of depression.
a.
True
b.
False
43. Alcoholism is a disease that runs a predictable course.
a.
True
b.
False
44. If one is to help an alcoholic, it is necessary to awaken the individual to the reality of his/her condition.
a.
True
b.
False
45. Alcoholism is classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
a.
True
b.
False
46. The federal government now requires that employers with government contracts maintain a drug-free work
environment.
a.
True
b.
False
47. Upper-level operational managers have traditionally been the bedrock for encouraging health and safety in their
organizations.
a.
True
b.
False
48. Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behavior.
a.
True
b.
False
49. Even the first serious violation of a workplace safety rule may be a cause for termination.
a.
True
b.
False
50. Eustress is the feeling of anxiety one gets after a strenuous workout.
a.
True
b.
False
51. Inadequate recognition can be a major stressor.
a.
True
b.
False
52. Career burnout is primarily due to lack of personal fulfillment or lack of positive feedback about performance.
a.
True
b.
False
53. The leading cause of worker fatalities each year is motor vehicle crashes.
a.
True
b.
False
54. A recent study by Liberty Mutual found that employers saved ____ dollars for each dollar invested in workplace
safety.
a.
two
b.
three
c.
four
d.
five
55. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, people who send text messages while driving
are _____ times more likely to crash than other drivers.
a.
twenty-three
b.
thirty-five
c.
five
d.
ten
56. Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures EXCEPT:
a.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
b.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
c.
American Medical Association (AMA).
d.
state and local governments.
57. The major source of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards is the:
a.
federal government.
b.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
c.
American Medical Association (AMA).
d.
state government.
58. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, distracted driving accounts for _____ of all
accidents.
a.
25 percent
b.
50 percent
c.
60 percent
d.
80 percent
59. Identify the circumstances that are of the highest priority for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
inspections.
a.
Situations that present imminent danger to employees
b.
Investigations of catastrophes, fatalities, or injuries of several workers
c.
Investigations of employee complaints
d.
High-risk industries
60. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the U.S. Department of Labor may do any of the following EXCEPT:
a.
conduct workplace inspections.
b.
monitor the marketing strategies used by companies.
c.
issue citations to offending employers.
d.
impose fines of up to $7,000 for an other-than-serious violation.
61. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may cite employers under all of the following violations
EXCEPT:
a.
willful violations.
b.
serious violations.
c.
other-than-serious violations.
d.
minor violations.
62. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may adjust penalties for violations depending on all of
the following EXCEPT:
a.
an employer's good faith.
b.
an employer's ability to pay.
c.
an employer's history of previous violations.
d.
the size of an employer's business.
63. Onsite consultation may qualify employers for a ____ year exemption from routine Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) inspections.
a.
one-
b.
two-
c.
three-
d.
four-
64. Strategic Partnership Programs (SPPs):
a.
attempt to get employers to go beyond the basics of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) law and
provide workers with better protection on the job.
b.
allow employers to sidestep Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legislation.
c.
are long-term agreements between employers and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) aimed at reducing serious workplace hazards and achieving a high level of worker safety and health.
d.
cover only transportation-related industries.
65. Voluntary protection programs (VPPs):
a.
attempt to get employers to go beyond the basics of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and provide
workers with better protection on the job.
b.
allow employers to sidestep Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legislation.
c.
are contained within state-based, right-to-know legislations.
d.
cover only transportation-related industries.
66. Employers with exemplary health and safety records may receive recognition under the ____.
a.
Voluntary Protection Program
b.
Strategic Partnership Program
c.
Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program
d.
Alliances Program
67. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), employers must do all of the following EXCEPT:
a.
fire employees who have been injured or have become ill due to work-related factors.
b.
keep records of all work-related accidents and injuries.
c.
inform employees of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements.
d.
refrain from disciplining employees who have filed safety complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
68. The number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year is the _____.
a.
illness rate
b.
accident rate
c.
incidence rate
d.
safety rate
69. It is the responsibility of _____ to ensure that employees use protective equipment on the job.
a.
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
b.
the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) representatives
c.
a manual laborer
70. Laws that require employers to disclose relevant safety information to employees are known as:
a.
wellness laws.
b.
right-to-know laws.
c.
admission laws.
d.
hazardous data laws.
71. Material Safety Data Sheets:
a.
replace the Hazard Communication Standard under federal employee safety law.
b.
are safety data collection instruments that were ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
c.
are a primary method of informing employees about health risks and handling instructions associated with
chemicals and potentially hazardous substances.
d.
are sheets used by transportation workers such as truck drivers to reduce absenteeism.
72. Criticisms of Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) enforcement of rules include all of the
following EXCEPT:
a.
OSHA standards are outdated.
b.
OSHA both sets and enforces its own standards.
c.
OSHA enforces unevenly from on political administration to the next.
d.
OSHA is overly zealous.
73. Frequently, employers will create a group consisting of representatives of various segments of an organization to work
on safety-related issues. These groups are commonly referred to as:
a.
safety committees.
b.
monitors.
c.
labor-management committees.
d.
human resources assistants.
