Unit 5: Compliance & Risk Management

Question 1

SDS

Answer 1

Safety data sheet. Must be maintained by employers for each hazardous chemical that is used, processed, or stored.

Question 2

Which injuries must be reported to osha?

Answer 2

An occupational injury must be reported to osha if it results in death, one or more lost workdays, restriction of work or motion, loss of consciousness, transfer to another job, or medical treatment other than first aid.

Question 3

Incidence rate formula

Answer 3

N/EH x 200,000

N=number of injuries, illness or lost workdays
EH=total hours worked by all employees during the calendar year
200,000=100 employees x 50 wks. X 40 hrs.

Question 4

OSHA

Answer 4

Occupational safety and health administration. The federal agency that enforces the occupational safety and health act of 1970.

Question 5

Imminent danger

Answer 5

Any condition where a high probability exists that an accident may occur that will result in death or serious physical harm.

Question 6

Intermittent explosive disorders

Answer 6

An explosive outburst of angry emotion when a person is out of control and likely to injure someone or damage something.

Question 7

Inventory shrinkage

Answer 7

The amount of inventory stores actually have relative to what they should have based on how much merchandise they have bought and what has been sold. Inventory shrinkage measures the store’s losses, mostly through employee theft.

Question 8

Neurological disorders

Answer 8

Chemical imbalances that influence a person’s neurological functioning and may contribute to a loss of emotional control and violence.

Question 9

Paranoia

Answer 9

An irrational fear held by people who think others are out to harm or destroy them.

Question 10

Obsessive disorders

Answer 10

A disorder that occurs when people allow their romantic fantasies to go unchecked and become irrational desires. This condition may become violent when the person is rejected.

Question 11

Patents

Answer 11

A legal document obtained from the office of patents and trademarks that protects the inventions and ideas of an inventor for a period of 20 years.

Question 12

Proprietary information

Answer 12

Private information developed and owned exclusively by an organization or individual.

Question 13

Recordable cases

Answer 13

Cases in which there was an occupational injury or illness, including death, but not including first aid cases consisting of one time treatment and subsequent observation of minor scratches cuts, bumps, or splinters.

Question 14

Repeated violations

Answer 14

Repeated wilful osha violations of a similar nature.

Question 15

Serious violation

Answer 15

An osha violation where an employer knew or should have known of a hazard with substantial probability of death or serious physical harm.

Question 16

Signal detection theory

Answer 16

A theory that explains the likelihood that a security officer will detect a problem based on 2 factors: The detectability of the problem relative to background noise and the expectancy of an occurrence.

Question 17

Terrorism

Answer 17

The use of force or violence against persons or property for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom.

Question 18

Trademark

Answer 18

A word, phrase symbol or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one party from those of others.

Question 19

Vulnerability analysis

Answer 19

An analysis of the level of risk and frequency of losses to determine how secure a company’s assets are and the potential threats to these assets.

Question 20

Willful violations

Answer 20

Intentional disregard for a specific ocean standard or the general duty clause.

Question 21

Workplace violence

Answer 21

Any act taken by an employee that undermines the purpose for which an enterprise exists, including graffiti, scrolling harassment, and practical jokes, as well as violent homicides.

Question 22

Workers compensation

Answer 22

Provides income continuation and reimbursement of accident expenses for employees who are injured on the job regardless of who was responsible for the accident.

Question 23

General duty clause

Answer 23

General standard of the occupational safety and health act, requiring each employer to furnish a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.

Question 24

Firewall

Answer 24

Use a system of computer components between 2 networks that checks and controls the transfer of information between the networks.

Question 25

Employee wellness program

Answer 25

Program aimed at helping employees stay healthy by encouraging them to obtain the proper rest, exercise and nutrition, and to avoid smoking, alcohol, and drug abuse.

Question 26

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Answer 26

A program usually operated by the human resource department with the help of social service agencies in the community that is designed to help employees with their personal problems. Particularly alcoholism, drug abuse, financial indebtedness, and miracle conflict.

Question 27

De minimus violations

Answer 27

Osha violations with no director immediate relationship to job safety or health.

Question 28

Copyright

Answer 28

The exclusive right or privilege of authors are proprietors to print or otherwise multiply, distribute, and sell copies of their literary, artistic or intellectual creations.

Question 29

Computer security audit

Answer 29

An assessment of the security of a computer system consisting of a vulnerability scan reviewing system, access controls and evaluating physical access to the system.

Question 30

Administering a polygraph exam

Answer 30

1) the test is part of an ongoing investigation of losses suffered by the employer. 2) the Testament employee had access to the property in question. 3) the employer had a reasonable suspicion of employees involvement. 4) the employer provides a statement explaining the basis for suspecting the above conditions.

Question 31

Biometric access devices

Answer 31

Security devices that allow access to people based on biological factors such as their Fingerprints, the iris or retina of their Eye, or their voice.

Question 32

Applicants who can be polygraphed

Answer 32

Job applicants who can be required to take a polygraph include guards for certain types of security firms and workers who manufacture or distribute controlled substances and have direct access to these controlled substances.

Question 33

Hazard communication standard

Answer 33

Use ocean standard that requires employers to notify employees when hazardous chemicals are present in the workplace and to train employees to work with them safely.