80) Woodworking machines, flywheels, and saws cause the most serious workplace injuries.
81) Workplace accidents occur more often during night shifts than during daytime shifts.
82) People who are impulsive and highly extroverted tend to be accident prone.
83) Comfort, fit, durability, and convenience are primary concerns regarding personal protective
equipment.
84) The fatality rate of young workers is nearly three times that of older, more experienced
workers.
85) Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant’s
workers’ compensation injuries and claims.
86) An employer can ask applicants whether they have disabilities, but an employer cannot ask
applicants if they have the ability to perform a job.
87) Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second
language or are not fluent in English.
88) OSHA advocates safety incentive programs because they drastically reduce the number of
workplace injuries and illnesses.
89) Positive reinforcement programs identify the worker behaviors that lead to accidents and
then train workers to avoid these behaviors.
90) Claims-tracking software is available for helping employees understand what’s driving their
workers’ compensation claims.
91) During the evaluation stage of industrial hygiene, a facility’s health and safety officers
interview employees and conduct a facility survey.
92) A recent survey indicates that approximately 35% of the U.S. workforce has either been
hung over at work or been impaired while on the job at least once during the previous year.
93) Pre-employment drug testing tends to discourage drug users from applying for jobs or for
applying with companies that perform drug tests.
94) Most employers do not deal with substance abuse until after a worker is hired.
95) Tardiness and lying are early-stage behaviors that indicate a worker’s possible alcoholism.
96) OSHA’s standards regarding computer workstations, ergonomic keyboards, and advances in
computer screen technology have nearly eliminated problems such as eyestrain, backaches, and
carpal tunnel syndrome.
97) Enterprise risk management involves identifying and handling security risks, such as those
associated with workplace crime and facility security.
98) The first step of an effective and comprehensive corporate anti-crime program involves
installing an advanced alarm system and metal detector at every entrance.
99) Many employers today are banning mandatory overtime due to the increased likelihood of a
workplace accident caused by employee fatigue.
100) An operational safety review involves systematically identifying and eliminating dangers in
the workplace before accidents occur and reducing risks to acceptable levels.
101) What are the three basic causes of workplace accidents? What is the role of OSHA in
regards to workplace accidents?
102) What is the supervisor’s role in workplace safety? What actions can supervisors take to
reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?
103) What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does
OSHA enforce its standards?
104) How can employers protect vulnerable workers, such as women and older men?
105) What steps are involved in a basic industrial hygiene program?
106) What steps can employers take to prevent the entry or spread of infectious diseases in the
workplace?
107) In a brief essay, discuss the observable behaviors that may indicate an employee has an
alcohol-related problem. Identify and describe the behavior associated with each stage of
alcoholism.
108) What are the factors leading to job stress? How can employees reduce their job stress?
109) What class of risk do employers have to manage? How do employers manage such risk?
110) When setting up a basic security program, what are the primary threat assessment matters
that need to be addressed? Discuss the role of natural, mechanical, and organizational security in
your security program.