the owner, manager, supervisor, and employee make up a team. In the matter of safety in the workplace or job-site, which of the following statements identifies the critical team member?
| Unless the owner commits to an accident prevention program, safety rules to be followed are in jeopardy. |
| Unless managers convey the owners commitment through safety programs, safety rules may not be comprehended. |
| Unless supervisors enforce the safety rules, accidents are likely to happen. |
| Employees must follow the rules. It is not enough to just know the rules. |
An effective way for a company to create an ethical environment and set an ethical example is to:
| develop a written philosophy of ethics and share it with all employees. |
| develop a clear understanding of the differences between what is legal and what is ethical. |
| let it be known that the company intends to act ethically and even has a favorable policy for whistle-blowing. |
| support all personnel who make ethical decisions. |
OSHA has set forth in writing rights and responsibilities for employers and for employees regarding safety and health. Which of the following is false?
| Employers have the right to request proper identification of the OSHA compliance officer before an inspection. |
| Employees have the right to participate in OSHA inspections and be protected against punishment for doing so. |
| Employers may not file a notice of contest with the OSHA area director after 15 working days of receipt of notice of citation or proposed penalty. |
| Employees can anonymously ask OSHA to conduct an investigation of hazardous conditions at the work-site. |
the best way to be prepared for fire hazards is to have a fire safety program. Workers do not always think clearly in emergency situations, however:
| some will respond as needed and others will be lost. |
| they will tend to follow whoever the leader appears to be. |
| some will just complain about the situation at hand. |
| they will do what they learn through practice. |
when undertaking cast-in-place concrete work, which of the following requirements and safety practices apply?
| Building forms must be constructed into which the cement will be poured. |
| Shoring equipment must be inspected before erection to ensure it meets specifications set forth in the engineering drawings. |
| Reinforcing bars requirements must meet local building construction practices. |
| The forms may be removed after the concrete has hardened in order to allow the air to help cure the poured concrete. |
after a company written safety plan is in place, safety and health goals must follow. Which of the following is not an appropriate safety goal?
| Reduce workers comp claims by 75% during this year |
| Zero fatal accidents during this year |
| Reduce job related injuries by 20% during this year |
| Reduce near miss accidents by 25% during this year |
the purpose of an accident investigation is to collect facts. Which of the following investigation conclusions could lead to potential problems?
| The forklift did not receive the required preventive maintenance inspection before it was put back into service. |
| James created his own problem by removing the forklift seat belt because it was too uncomfortable. |
| The forklift driver left the forklift running while he went to the restroom. |
| While fixing the forklifts brakes, a hydraulic fitting was discovered to be severely damaged. |
the environment in which employees work can contribute to workplace violence. Which of the following is true?
| Cutting employees out of the decision making process is a leading factor in employee anger in the workplace. |
| Keeping employees guessing as to what their jobs and responsibilities are does not aID to the potential for workplace violence. |
| Supervisors and managers who go through toolboxes and work areas of employees will not be inviting violent behavior. |
| An environment that accepts hostile behavior will have hostile behavior. |
hich of the following conditions trigger workplace stress from competing loyalties?
| AIDed work load from corporate downsizing or expansion |
| Keeping up with the ever-changing multitude of regulations |
| When economic forces reduce resources |
| When attempts to meet production schedules become top priority |
what makes a safety committee have a useful and meaningful existence?
| Having a good cross-section of a variety of workers representing all departments |
| Having the right type of executive-level manager on the committee |
| Members must be truly empowered to identify hazards and take steps to eliminate them |
| Members must have a voice to raise safety and health issues |
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