Chapter 12

A recent study by Liberty Mutual found that employers saved ____ dollars for each dollar invested in workplace safety.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, people who send text messages while driving are _____ times more likely to crash than other drivers

Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures except:

The major source of OSHA standards is:

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, distracted driving accounts for ______ of all accidents.

Of the following, which circumstances are of the highest priority for OSHA inspections?

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the U.S. Department of Labor may do any of the following except:

OSHA may cite employers under all of the following violations except:

OSHA may adjust penalties for violations for all of the following circumstances except:

In a survey by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center, ____ of employees "agree" or "strongly agree" that safety and health conditions where they work are good.

On-site consultation may qualify employers for a ____ year exemption from routine OSHA inspection.

Strategic Partnership Programs (SPPs):

Voluntary protection programs (VPPs):

Employers with exemplary health and safety records may receive recognition under the ____ program.

Under OSHA, employers must do all of the following except:

The number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year is:

It is the responsibility of ____ to ensure employees use protective equipment on the job.

Laws that require employers to disclose relevant safety information to employees are known as:

Material Safety Data Sheets:

Criticisms of OSHA's enforcement of rules include all of the following except:

Frequently, employers will create a group consisting of representatives of various segments of the organization to work on safety-related issues. These groups are commonly referred to as:

An OSHA inspection of imminent danger situations is a ____ priority.

An OSHA investigation of catastrophes, fatalities, and accidents that result in hospitalization of five or more employees are _____ priorities.

An OSHA investigation of valid employee complaints of alleged violations of standards or of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions is a ____ priority.

OSHA's special-emphasis inspections aimed at specific high-hazard industries, occupations, or substances that are injurious to health are ____ priorities.

Penalties for violation of safety rules by employees are usually stated in the:

The log of work-related injuries and illnesses is filed:

Injury and Illness Report form is also known as:

Which of the following would not be considered a "recordable case" under OSHA law?

The following are methods of preventing health hazards in the workplace except:

The average penalty imposed by OSHA for serious violations is now ____.

If a willful violation results in the death of an employee, OSHA can assess penalties up to ____ for an individual or ____ for a corporation

Problems associated with video display terminal use include all of the following except:

Recommendations for minimizing the negative effects of video display terminal use do not include:

The best method to capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health is:

Jobs least likely to cause cumulative trauma disorder would be:

Injuries that result from workers using the same motions again and again are known as:

The largest ever fine by OSHA was an _____ 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

Employee musculoskeletal injuries must be reported on OSHA Form:

Which of the following is NOT a category of OSHA's voluntary protection program?

In a Zogby poll, _____ of American adults said they had been bullied at work.

Which of the following organizations are not required to follow OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen standards?

High risk work circumstances that are associated with workplace violence include all of the following except:

In terms of workplace violence, which of the following should organizations avoid?

Workplace violence warning signs include all of the following except:

Studies show that _____ of night-shift workers report falling asleep at least once a week while on the job.

A survey of more than 2,000 employers conducted by the National Safety Council found that ____ had some type of cell-phone usage policy in place.

Alternative approaches to health include all of the following, except:

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly ____ million Americans suffer from depression each year.

Which of the following is not an outcome associated with depression?

____ is the decrease in functional activity accompanied by symptoms of low spirits, gloominess, and sadness.

Most employers should recognize that alcoholism is a:

If a supervisor suspects that a subordinate has a severe drinking problem, the action to be avoided is:

The requirements for federal contractors to take steps to ensure a drug-free workplace is found in:

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for calming an angry employee?

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

Stress basically comes from two areas. These areas are:

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 nonobese workers

Stress becomes ____ when we begin to sense a loss of our feelings of security and adequacy.

A Duke study found that morbidly obese workers file ____ more workers' compensation claims and take longer to recover from injuries.

When dealing with stress, having too much to do in too short as time is known as:

When dealing with stress, having to expend too much mental or physical energy over too long a period of time is known as:

When dealing with stress, having too little influence over the way a job is done on a day-to-day basis is known as:

The most severe stage of distress is:

Lack of personal fulfillment in a job may be a symptom of:

Employer-sponsored stress-management programs are least likely to include a segment on:

When dealing with stress, receiving inadequate feedback on performance and no recognition for a job well done is known as:

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly _____ of the adult population experience depression each year.

A "recordable case" is any occupational death, illness, or injury to be recorded in _________.

Companies with award-winning ergonomics programs list all the following as common elements of success except:

The ___________ department is usually responsible for the safety program for most employers.

Under OSHA, _____________ are required to train employees as required by OSHA standards.