Question 1

Cathy has been experiencing severe stress on the job, including depression, frustration, and a loss of productivity. What is she most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)   burnout
B)   an alarm reaction
C)   eustress
D)   severe eustressE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Employers have many responsibilities in providing safe workplaces for employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Penalties for violations of health and safety regulations include substantial fines, as well as jail terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Video display terminals (VDTs) have become a major safety concern within the office environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Occupational health and safety are regulated solely by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Occupational health and safety are regulated solely...

Question 6

Burnout is an early stage of distress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Nurses are victims of violence at a rate that is 16 times higher than other service workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most employers are implementing extensive drug testing and immediately terminating employees that are found to be using illegal drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You have just been asked by your department manager to write a violence prevention policy for your department. What areas should be covered in the policy?

Accepted Answer

To develop a policy on violence preventi...

Question 10

Employees who work alone are at a lower risk of encountering workplace assaults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In 2002, there were 900 Canadian workplace-related deaths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a cause of job-related stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   learning new coping skills
B)   having too much to do in a short time
C)   having low control over the way the job is done
D)   receiving no rewards for a job well doneE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of workplace stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   having too much to do in too short a time
B)   lack of recognition for a job well done
C)   having to expend too much mental or physical energy over too long a period
D)   empowermentE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

To minimize the negative effects of computer use, the monitor should be placed at an angle view, above the user's line of sight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The definitions of accidents and injuries have expanded to include stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly describe the duties of employers, supervisors, and workers with respect to health and safety legislation.

Accepted Answer

The fundamental duty of every employer i...

Question 17

A supervisor's primary obligation to employee safety is to communicate safety standards and train employees in safe practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The emphasis in workers' compensation has been shifting to creating safer workplaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Jenny Jones has been working at the same job-typing almost all day-for the past five years. She has now damaged her wrist as a result of the work. What is her problem most likely a form of?

Accepted Answer

A)   ambidextrosis
B)   muscular dysfunctions
C)   cumulative trauma disorders
D)   systematic traumaE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

In 2002, there were 900 workplace-related deaths-an average of four Canadian workers dying every working day. Given that there were 366 days in 2002, should this figure be lower?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes; 900/366 is approximately 2.5 deaths per day.
B)   Yes; many of these deaths are based on fraudulent claims.
C)   No; you have to subtract weekends, statutory holidays, and so forth, to get working days.
D)   No; it should be higher because many deaths are not reported.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: Safety and Health

To minimize the negative effects of computer use, the monitor should be placed at an angle view, above the user's line of sight.

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The definitions of accidents and injuries have expanded to include stress.

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In 2002, there were 900 Canadian workplace-related deaths.

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In 2002, there were 900 workplace-related deaths-an average of four Canadian workers dying every working day. Given that there were 366 days in 2002, should this figure be lower?

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Occupational health and safety are regulated solely by the federal government.

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Employers have many responsibilities in providing safe workplaces for employees.

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The emphasis in workers' compensation has been shifting to creating safer workplaces.

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You have just been asked by your department manager to write a violence prevention policy for your department. What areas should be covered in the policy?

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Cathy has been experiencing severe stress on the job, including depression, frustration, and a loss of productivity. What is she most likely experiencing?

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Most employers are implementing extensive drug testing and immediately terminating employees that are found to be using illegal drugs.

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Burnout is an early stage of distress.

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Briefly describe the duties of employers, supervisors, and workers with respect to health and safety legislation.

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of job-related stress?

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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of workplace stress?

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A supervisor's primary obligation to employee safety is to communicate safety standards and train employees in safe practices.

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Nurses are victims of violence at a rate that is 16 times higher than other service workers.

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Jenny Jones has been working at the same job-typing almost all day-for the past five years. She has now damaged her wrist as a result of the work. What is her problem most likely a form of?

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Penalties for violations of health and safety regulations include substantial fines, as well as jail terms.

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Employees who work alone are at a lower risk of encountering workplace assaults.

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Video display terminals (VDTs) have become a major safety concern within the office environment.

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