Question 1

You are the new human resources professional at a plastics manufacturing company.In improving the workplace health and safety program, which basic activities should you focus on?

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A)   policies and procedures within the department
B)   turmoil and morale in the plant
C)   healthy labour-management relations
D)   pro-union or non-union voting
E)   reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe actsF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Safety and accident prevention concerns managers because

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A)   work-related accidents figures are staggering.
B)   of global competition.
C)   cutting costs is essential.
D)   customer service is extremely important.
E)   employees need to be motivated.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Occupational health and safety legislation is based on the principle of

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A)   due diligence.
B)   complexity.
C)   participation.
D)   joint responsibility.
E)   education.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following are the main causes of accidents in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)   chance occurrences and unsafe conditions
B)   unsafe acts on the part of employees
C)   chance occurrences, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts on the part of employees
D)   ineffective health and safety committees and cost cutting
E)   unsafe conditions and cost cuttingF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Employers should inquire about the workers' compensation history of job applicants in order to avoid hiring accident-prone individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are unsafe conditions in a plant except

Accepted Answer

A)   defective equipment.
B)   improperly guarded equipment.
C)   computers that are not protected from viruses.
D)   hazardous procedures in, on, or around machines or equipment.
E)   improper illumination such as glare and insufficient light.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Short-term eye problems like burning, itching, and tearing, as well as eye strain and eye soreness, are common complaints among:

Accepted Answer

A)   human resources managers.
B)   students.
C)   accountants and bookkeepers.
D)   video display operators.
E)   industrial engineers.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 10: Occupational Health and Safety

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You are the new human resources professional at a plastics manufacturing company.In improving the workplace health and safety program, which basic activities should you focus on?

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Employers should inquire about the workers' compensation history of job applicants in order to avoid hiring accident-prone individuals.

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Which of the following are the main causes of accidents in organizations?

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Occupational health and safety legislation is based on the principle of

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Short-term eye problems like burning, itching, and tearing, as well as eye strain and eye soreness, are common complaints among:

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Safety and accident prevention concerns managers because

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You are the new human resources professional at a plastics manufacturing company.In improving the workplace health and safety program, which basic activities should you focus on?

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Employers should inquire about the workers' compensation history of job applicants in order to avoid hiring accident-prone individuals.

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Which of the following are the main causes of accidents in organizations?

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Short-term eye problems like burning, itching, and tearing, as well as eye strain and eye soreness, are common complaints among:

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