Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a common practice for solving and preventing workplace stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexible work arrangements.
B)  Increase the challenge and demands of work.
C)  Worker education and training.
D)  Clear and appropriate job descriptions.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

It is tempting to think that dangerous work practices may produce faster results in the short term,this perception is not accurate.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safety First and Safety Always
B)  Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)  Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)  Safe Work is Effective WorkE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Delta Hotels implemented a healthy workplace environment based on "responsibility," which resulted in __________ turnover rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  a greatly reduced
B)  an increased
C)  no change in its
D)  a reducedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Workplace violence does not create a liability for the employer in the criminal law or human rights law arenas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There is an indirect relationship between obesity and the number of workers' compensation claims,lost workdays,medical claims costs,and indemnity claims costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the leading cause of short-and long-term disability costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workplace physical injury
B)  Non-workplace physical injury
C)  Physical illness
D)  Mental illnessE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Workplace violence normally occurs between two employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

More than ________ workers die in work-related accidents every year in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  900
B)  1,200
C)  1,800
D)  2,500E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Laws that authorize government to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards,administrative requirements,and enforcement mechanisms in respect of the workplace are called Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Regardless of a bully's personal characteristics,bullies are characterized by a pervasive pattern of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Grandiosity and self-importance.
B)  Need to always be right.
C)  Need for admiration.
D)  Lack of empathy.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of psychosocial hazards at the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor work design
B)  Poor management
C)  Pay inequity
D)  Unsatisfactory work conditionsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

One staggering statistic from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association suggests that workers under too much stress are ________ more likely to develop cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 times
B)  3 times
C)  4 times
D)  5 timesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A physical hazard or inadequate safety programs,policy,or training that poses a risk to the health and safety of workers is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an unsafe act
B)  bullying
C)  horseplay
D)  an unsafe conditionE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Research indicates that _________ of victims of domestic violence are victimized at work.

Accepted Answer

A)  30%
B)  40%
C)  50%
D)  70%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Stop-smoking campaigns are a prime early example of wellness campaigns in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following groups do NOT have higher rates of workplace accidents or injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men
B)  Youths aged 15-24
C)  Immigrant workers
D)  White-collar workersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The term ________ has a much broader definition than ________ and can include anyone who performs work or supplies services at a workplace or worksite.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee;worker
B)  employee;customer
C)  worker;employee
D)  employee;employerE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

What is a Joint Health and Safety Committee and what are its primary functions and responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Keys to an effective Internal Responsibility System include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Safety First and Safety Always
B)  Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
C)  Safe Work Is Efficient Work
D)  Safe Work is Effective WorkE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

___________ is directly attributable to human error.

Accepted Answer

A)  A violation of safety policies
B)  An unsafe act
C)  A practical joke
D)  HorseplayE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Safe, Secure and Productive Workplaces

Workplace violence normally occurs between two employees.

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Keys to an effective Internal Responsibility System include all of the following EXCEPT

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___________ is directly attributable to human error.

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There is an indirect relationship between obesity and the number of workers' compensation claims,lost workdays,medical claims costs,and indemnity claims costs.

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It is tempting to think that dangerous work practices may produce faster results in the short term,this perception is not accurate.This relates to which key to an effective IRS?

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Which of the following is NOT a common practice for solving and preventing workplace stress?

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Workplace violence does not create a liability for the employer in the criminal law or human rights law arenas.

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One staggering statistic from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association suggests that workers under too much stress are ________ more likely to develop cancer.

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Research indicates that _________ of victims of domestic violence are victimized at work.

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More than ________ workers die in work-related accidents every year in Canada.

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What is the leading cause of short-and long-term disability costs?

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Which of the following groups do NOT have higher rates of workplace accidents or injuries?

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The term ________ has a much broader definition than ________ and can include anyone who performs work or supplies services at a workplace or worksite.

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Laws that authorize government to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards,administrative requirements,and enforcement mechanisms in respect of the workplace are called Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of psychosocial hazards at the workplace?

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Regardless of a bully's personal characteristics,bullies are characterized by a pervasive pattern of all of the following EXCEPT

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What is a Joint Health and Safety Committee and what are its primary functions and responsibilities?

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Stop-smoking campaigns are a prime early example of wellness campaigns in the workplace.

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