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d.
5
ANSWER:
a
79. The log of work-related injuries and illnesses is filed
a.
under OSHA Form 300.
b.
in the fitness-for-duty roster.
c.
in the Federal Register.
d.
by an employer’s insurance company.
ANSWER:
a
80. Injury and Illness Report form is also known as
a.
OSHA Form 301.
b.
Company Roster.
c.
NIOSH Form 200.
d.
Federal Illness Roster.
ANSWER:
a
81. Which of the following would NOT be considered a recordable case under the Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA)?
a.
an employee killed on the job
b.
a coal miner’s black lung disease
c.
an employee’s broken leg suffered in a fall on a slippery spot on the plant floor
d.
an employee’s depression caused by family problems
ANSWER:
d
82. The following are methods of preventing health hazards in the workplace EXCEPT
a.
substituting materials.
b.
issuing protective equipment.
c.
hiring more employees than required for a task.
d.
enclosing or isolating a process.
ANSWER:
c
83. The average penalty imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious violations is
now
a.
$2,000–$3,000.
b.
$3,000–$4,000.
c.
$6,000–$7,000.
d.
$10,000–$12,000.
ANSWER:
b
84. If a willful violation results in the death of an employee, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) can assess penalties up to __________ for an individual or __________ for a corporation.
a.
$50,000; $100,000
b.
$100,000; $250,000
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c.
$250,000; $500,000
d.
$500,000; $1 million
ANSWER:
c
85. Data entry operators at BidSystems who work at a video display terminal all day are likely to report any of the
following problems EXCEPT
a.
visual difficulty.
b.
muscle ache.
c.
job stress.
d.
lung disease.
ANSWER:
d
86. Recommendations for minimizing the negative effects of video display terminal use do NOT include
a.
placing monitors 4-9 inches below eye level.
b.
keeping the monitor directly in front of the user.
c.
placing monitors at a 45 degree angle to reduce glare.
d.
using blinds or shades to reduce glare.
ANSWER:
c
87. RioFit has just initiated a new program that includes instruction in relaxation techniques, coping skills, and time
management. RioFit is probably trying to help its employees deal with
a.
depression.
b.
stress.
c.
drug abuse.
d.
alcoholism.
ANSWER:
b
88. The people who are least likely to get cumulative trauma disorder from their jobs are
a.
models.
b.
meat cutters.
c.
dental hygienists.
d.
textile workers.
ANSWER:
a
89. Injuries that result from workers using the same motions again and again are known as
a.
adjustment disorders.
b.
bipolar disorders.
c.
cumulative trauma disorders.
d.
systematic trauma disorders.
ANSWER:
c
90. The largest ever fine by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was a(n) __________ penalty
levied in 2009 against the oil giant BP after a 2005 explosion killed 15 workers and injured 170 others at a BP refinery in
Texas.
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a.
$22 million
b.
$82 million
c.
$142 million
d.
$217 million
ANSWER:
b
91. RioFit periodically tests employees to determine their physical fitness to perform their jobs. These examinations are
a.
fitness-for-duty evaluations.
b.
discriminatory.
c.
prehire physical exams.
d.
required by OSHA.
ANSWER:
a
92. Which of the following is NOT a category of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s voluntary
protection program?
a.
Star
b.
Achiever
c.
Merit
d.
Demonstration
ANSWER:
b
93. In a Zogby poll, __________ of American adults said they had been bullied at work.
a.
18 percent
b.
35 percent
c.
55 percent
d.
68 percent
ANSWER:
b
94. Which of the following organizations would NOT be required to follow the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration’s blood-borne pathogen standards?
a.
Hospitals
b.
Nursing homes
c.
Funeral homes
d.
Travel agencies
ANSWER:
d
95. One of the sales managers at BidSystems was injured while playing softball with colleagues after work. Which of the
following is true under OSHA?
a.
If the sales manager lost consciousness, the case must be recorded.
b.
If the sales manager will spend days away from work, the case must be recorded.
c.
The case is not to be recorded.
d.
If the sales manager requires medical treatment beyond first aid, the case must be recorded.
ANSWER:
c
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96. To reduce violence, organizations should do all of the following EXCEPT what?
a.
Hold managers responsible for preventing acts of violence
b.
Analyze the workplace to uncover areas of potential violence
c.
Refrain from hiring persons with arrest records
d.
Provide violence prevention training
ANSWER:
c
97. An employee exhibiting any of the following EXCEPT __________ may be showing workplace violence warning
signs.
a.
veiled threatening statements
b.
fascination with stories of violence
c.
concentration problems and excessive excuses
d.
chronic fatigue
ANSWER:
d
98. Studies show that __________ of night-shift workers report falling asleep at least once a week while on the job.
a.
10 to 30 percent
b.
30 to 50 percent
c.
50 to 70 percent
d.
70 to 90 percent
ANSWER:
b
99. A survey of more than 2,000 employers conducted by the National Safety Council found that __________ percent had
some type of cell-phone usage policy in place.
a.
26
b.
37
c.
46
d.
58
ANSWER:
d
100. Alternative approaches to employee health include all of the following EXCEPT
a.
pre-employment medical examinations.
b.
chiropractic treatments.
c.
homeopathic treatments.
d.
relaxation techniques and hypnosis.
ANSWER:
a
101. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly __________ percent of the U.S. adult population
experience depression each year.
a.
12
b.
7
c.
2
d.
27
ANSWER:
b
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102. Which of the following is NOT a sign associated with depression?
a.
Decreased energy
b.
Decreased substance abuse
c.
Concentration or memory problems
d.
Irritability
ANSWER:
b
103. __________ is the decrease in functional activity accompanied by symptoms of low spirits, gloominess, and sadness.
a.
Alcoholism
b.
Tengriism
c.
Moral dilemma
d.
Depression
ANSWER:
d
104. Most employers should recognize that alcoholism is a
a.
disease.
b.
personal problem.
c.
character flaw.
d.
predominantly blue-collar problem.
ANSWER:
a
105. If a supervisor suspects that a subordinate has a severe drinking problem, the action to be avoided is
a.
carefully documenting evidence of declining performance.
b.
confronting the employee with proof that his or her performance is deficient.
c.
confronting the employee with his or her alcoholism during the first meeting and threatening with dismissal if
the employee does not seek help.
d.
assuring the employee that help is available without any penalty.
ANSWER:
c
106. The requirements for federal contractors to take steps to ensure a drug-free workplace is found in
a.
the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
b.
the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
c.
the Executive Order 11246.
d.
the Toxic Substances Control Act.
ANSWER:
b
107. Mara needs to defuse a rather tense situation in which one of her staff members is clearly angry. Which of the
following should she avoid when calming the angry employee?
a.
Hold all conversations in private.
b.
Recognize the employee’s legitimate concerns or feelings.
c.
Keep the discussion as subjective as possible.
d.
Listen to the employee with an open mind and nonjudgmental behavior.
ANSWER:
c
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108. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in __________ that employers may not bar women of childbearing age from certain
jobs because of potential risk to their fetuses.
a.
International Union v. Johnson Controls
b.
Griggs v. Duke Power
c.
Viands v. Sulliver Corp.
d.
Perry v. Green
ANSWER:
a
109. Stress basically comes from two basic sources which are
a.
physical and emotional activity.
b.
mental impairment and outside influences.
c.
family and friends.
d.
emotional distress and work overload.
ANSWER:
a
110. A study by Duke University researchers who examined the records of nearly 12,000 university employees found that
obese employees experienced medical costs that were more than __________ times higher than those of non-obese
workers.
a.
two
b.
three
c.
four
d.
five
ANSWER:
d
111. Margie’s stress was present but not problematic for a few weeks. But it has become ____________ now that she is
sensing her feelings of security and adequacy.
a.
distress
b.
functional stress
c.
eustress
d.
fight-or-flight stress
ANSWER:
a
112. A Duke study found that obese workers missed __________ times the number of workdays of nonobese workers.
a.
5
b.
8
c.
14
d.
23
ANSWER:
b
113. Renata is dealing with stress. Specifically, she has too much to do in too little time, which is known as
a.
high demand.
b.
high effort.
c.
low control.
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d.
low reward.
ANSWER:
a
114. Angelo is dealing with stress at work. He finds that he has to expend too much mental or physical energy over too
long a period of time, which is known as
a.
high demand.
b.
high effort.
c.
low control.
d.
low reward.
ANSWER:
b
115. Marcus is frustrated over having too little influence over the way his job is done on a day-to-day basis, leading to a
form of stress stemming from
a.
high demand.
b.
high effort.
c.
low control.
d.
low reward.
ANSWER:
c
116. The most severe stage of distress is
a.
burnout.
b.
shock.
c.
back pain.
d.
job loss.
ANSWER:
a
117. Clarissa feels a lack of personal fulfillment in her job. This may be a symptom of
a.
a burnout.
b.
a fight-or-flight response.
c.
a workplace disability.
d.
eustress.
ANSWER:
a
118. Employer sponsored stress management programs are LEAST likely to include a segment on
a.
coping skills.
b.
using alcohol to combat stress.
c.
time management.
d.
listening skills.
ANSWER:
b
119. When dealing with stress, receiving inadequate feedback on performance and no recognition for a job well done is
known as
a.
high demand.
b.
high effort.
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low control.
d.
low reward.
ANSWER:
d
120. A recordable case is any occupational death, illness, or injury to be recorded in
a.
OSHA Form 300.
b.
Labor Department Industrial Census.
c.
HR Annual Report.
d.
NIOSH Form 4000.
ANSWER:
a
121. Companies with ergonomics programs list all the following as common elements of success EXCEPT
a.
providing notice and training for employees.
b.
planning and evaluating.
c.
filing injury reports.
d.
excluding employees from risk assessment.
ANSWER:
d
122. The __________ department is usually responsible for the safety program for most employers.
a.
finance
b.
sales
c.
HR
d.
engineering
ANSWER:
c
123. An employee was injured while at work. In which situation would the case not need to be recorded under OSHA?
a.
The employee lost consciousness.
b.
The employee required first aid.
c.
The worker missed two days of work because of the injury.
d.
The injury led to work restrictions.
ANSWER:
b
124. Briefly discuss the power of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with respect to citations and
penalties.
ANSWER:
OSHA citations may be issued immediately following the inspection or later by mail.
Citations tell the employer and employees which regulations and standards are alleged to have been violated
and the amount of time allowed for their correction. The employer must post a copy of each citation at or near
the place the violation occurred for three days or until the violation is abated, whichever is longer.
Under the act, OSHA may cite the following violations and propose the following penalties:
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