Test #5 - Chp 13 - Final Flashcards
(46 cards)
Indirect costs associated with workplace accidents include _____.
time and production lost by coworkers
Which of the following is an immeasurable cost associated with accidents in an organization?
Negative impact on employees’ group morale
Which of the following initiatives by employers can help reduce burnout in employees?
Using positive stress to motivate employees
A(n) _____ is a program that provides counseling and other help to employees having emotional, physical, or other personal problems.
employee assistance program
_____ are programs designed to maintain or improve employee health before problems arise.
Wellness programs
Morris, a cashier at Zulu Supermarket, is experiencing pain in his wrist because of repetitively and frequently turning his wrist to scan bar codes on store items. Given this information, it can be said that Morris most likely suffers from _____.
a cumulative trauma disorder
Employers who provide injured employees with restricted duty work:
give the injured employees less physically demanding work until they are able to perform their full range of job duties.
Child labor provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) set the minimum age for most employment at _____.
16 years
In the context of child labor law restrictions, which of the following jobs is permissible for children of any age?
Delivering newspapers
Every employer that is engaged in commerce and has at least _____ must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
one employee
Who among the following individuals is not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?
John, a farmer with eight employees working for him
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established three agencies within the Department of Labor to oversee various aspects of workplace safety. The _____ is a supporting body that conducts research and develops safety standards.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
In the context of process safety management (PSM) standards, hazard communication standards require employers who use hazardous chemicals to:
provide information about hazardous substances to employees, their representatives, and health professionals.
The purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is to:
provide employees with antidotes to be taken if exposed to hazardous substances.
The purpose of lockout/tagout regulations in process safety management is to:
prevent accidental start-up of defective machinery during repair or adjustment.
_____ is the study and design of the work environment to address physical demands placed on individuals as they perform their jobs.
Ergonomics
Kevin, a 15-year-old boy, plans to seek short-term employment when his school is not in session. In the context of child labor law restrictions, which of the following is a permissible work schedule for Kevin?
Kevin can work as a waiter for a maximum of 8 hours a day up to 40 hours a week.
Nancy is responsible for recording workplace injuries in the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 300 log. Which of the following workplace injuries is exempted from being recorded for OSHA?
Injuries requiring only first aid
Thomas, the Department Head of the meat processing unit of a food manufacturing company, refuses to allow an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliance inspector to carry out the inspection process. In this scenario, what action can the OSHA inspector take?
The OSHA inspector must produce a search warrant to enter the unit.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, having loose ropes in a work area, which could impact employees’ health or safety but probably would not cause death or much harm, is categorized as a(n) _____.
other-than-serious violation
A de minimis OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) violation:
requires the OSHA compliance officer to mention the condition to the employer.
Which of the following is a direct cost associated with workplace accidents?
Fines for safety violations
Which of the following is the first step of the accident investigation process?
Emergency response
Which of the following practices is best suited for utilizing safety committees in organizations?
Member terms should be staggered to provide a fresh perspective and continuous energy.
