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1.
A form of protection for the employee from loss of income and extra expenses associated with work-related injuries is referred to as
A)health insurance.
B)disability insurance.
C)workers' compensation.
D)accident protection.
E)employee benefits.
2.
One major criticism of workers' compensation is
A)the variation in coverage provided by different states.
B)the fact that not all employers provide the coverage.
C)the high costs to employers for the benefits.
D)that not all employees qualify for coverage.
E)the voluntary reporting of cases.
3.
All of the following are unsafe physical conditions except
A)defective equipment and tools.
B)improper dress.
C)serious understaffing.
D)poor lighting.
E)new materials for production.
4.
Which of the following is not a basic element that is present in most successful safety programs?
A)Safety is clearly established as a line organization responsibility.
B)A positive attitude toward safety exists and is maintained throughout the organization.
C)The safety program has the support of top and middle management.
D)One person is in charge of the safety program and is responsible for its operation.
E)incorrect budgeting.
5.
Which of the following is concerned with improving productivity and safety by designing workplaces, tools, instruments, and so on to take into account the physical abilities of people?
A)OSHA
B)Ergonomics
C)The Hazards Communications Standard
D)Economics
E)The quality program
6.
Prevention of accidents in the workplace used to be the focus of safety prevention. Today, the focus has increasingly turned to
A)absenteeism.
B)OSHA standards.
C)violence in the workplace.
D)the Hazard Communications Standard.
E)employee negligence.
7.
Which of the following is not a suggestion organizations can do to deter workplace violence?
A)Terminate any suspicious employees immediately
B)Draw up a plan and involve employees in it
C)Hire carefully, but realistically
D)As part of the plan, adopt a "zero tolerance" policy
E)Enlist the aid of professionals
8.
The stated purpose of _______ is "to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources."
A)disability insurance
B)the Hazard Communications Standard
C)the Wagner Act
D)workers' compensation
E)OSHA
9.
Under OSHA, employers of _____ persons must maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses as they occur.
A)20 or more
B)25 or less
C)15 or less
D)30 or less
E)11 or more
10.
Which of the following establishes uniform requirements to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals imported into, produced at, or used in the workplace are evaluated and that the results of these evaluations are transmitted to affected employers and exposed employees?
A)OSHA
B)The Wagner Act
C)Workers' compensation
D)The Hazard Communications Standard
E)Disability insurance





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