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The large manufacturer for which you work recently automated the high-hazard
job that was the primary source of injury for employees. This is an example of
what type of hazard control?
A. Administrative
B. Engineering
C. Training
D. PPE - ANSWERS-B. Controls that are introduced to reduce workplace hazards
may be administrative, engineering, or the requirement of personal protective
equipment. In this example, a process was changed to reduce hazard exposure,
which is a type of engineering control as defined by OSHA.
Glare and shadow controls are possible abatement strategies for which type of
workplace hazard?
A. Lighting
B. Machinery
C. Electricity
D. Housekeeping - ANSWERS-A. OSHA recommends that employers both
inspect and respond to employee safety hazards that may exist due to poor lighting
at workstations. This includes assessing the type and intensity of station lighting
along with the presence (or lack of) glare/shadow controls that can contribute to
eye strain.
The major hospital for which you work has asked you to create an educational
resource for local employers to help prepare for an influenza pandemic. Which of
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the following would you recommend employers do to help prevent the spread of
disease?
A. Mandate flu vaccines for all employees.
B. Encourage employees to stay home when sick.
C. Provide hand sanitizer to kill the germs.
D. All of the above - ANSWERS-B. A global pandemic of the flu (such as H1N1
in 2009) is a threat that occurs when a new strain of the virus emerges. New strain
pandemics are resistant to seasonal vaccines and can spread quickly. For that
reason, employers should have flexible attendance policies that encourage workers
to stay home when sick to avoid the spread of the disease.
The rise of sexual harassment claims in the news in 2018 is most likely going to
lead to which of the following conditions?
A. More enforcement of existing anti-harassment laws
B. Increased training obligations of employers
C. An increase in claims of workplace harassment
D. Higher employee fines for wrongdoing - ANSWERS-C. The high-profile nature
of the multitude of 2017 and 2018 sexual harassment claims in the workplace is
bound to change the organizational climate in some way. Anti-harassment and
training responsibilities have been around for a long time, but the employer culture
of retaliation seemed to discourage reporting in many of the cases. While difficult
to predict, it seems that the stigma of reporting and increased credibility of worker
charges forecasts an increase in harassment claims that HR departments should be
prepared to investigate.
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Tension headaches, absenteeism, and erratic behaviors are all signs of which of the
following workplace safety hazards?
A. Substance abuse
B. Autoimmune disorders
C. Soft tissue injury
D. Stress - ANSWERS-D. Stress due to work or non-work-related circumstances is
a real issue that employer safety programs may need to address. According to the
CDC, symptoms may include tension headaches, excessive absenteeism, unusual
or out-of-character behaviors, crying, and difficulty making decisions.
Your American employer has asked you to identify the risk of global illness for
expatriates working across the globe. Which HR tool should you use?
A. An international broker
B. Government resources
C. A self-inspection
D. A job hazard analysis - ANSWERS-B. There are many methods employers may
choose to conduct an assessment of the specific types of risks associated with
sending expatriates to various parts of the world. In this case, the assessment may
be begin by accessing the United States' Centers for Disease Control's global health
website, which includes up-to-date information on the global health risks in
various countries.
Which of the following groups contribute to the design and enforcement of
workplace health and safety standards for multinational employers across Europe?
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A. OSHA
B. Works councils
C. Labor unions
D. All of the above - ANSWERS-D. The European Agency for Safety and Health
at Work (EU-OSHA), trade unions, and works councils all have taken some
measure of responsibility for designing and enforcing safety standards that protect
workers.
Of the following HR tools, which is the first that you should use when trying to
identify predictors of success in a job?
A. Job analysis
B. Job specifications
C. Job descriptions
D. Job evaluation - ANSWERS-A. Job analysis serves as the fundamental starting
point for many HR processes, both operationally and strategically. When done
properly, job analysis both defines the work but also identifies the relevant criteria
that are important for success. From that criteria, employment tests designed to
predict performance can be selected.
Which of the following is quickly becoming the primary way employers vet job
candidates in the 21st century?
A. Online videos
B. Apps
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EXAM
The large manufacturer for which you work recently automated the high-hazard
job that was the primary source of injury for employees. This is an example of
what type of hazard control?
A. Administrative
B. Engineering
C. Training
D. PPE - ANSWERS-B. Controls that are introduced to reduce workplace hazards
may be administrative, engineering, or the requirement of personal protective
equipment. In this example, a process was changed to reduce hazard exposure,
which is a type of engineering control as defined by OSHA.
Glare and shadow controls are possible abatement strategies for which type of
workplace hazard?
A. Lighting
B. Machinery
C. Electricity
D. Housekeeping - ANSWERS-A. OSHA recommends that employers both
inspect and respond to employee safety hazards that may exist due to poor lighting
at workstations. This includes assessing the type and intensity of station lighting
along with the presence (or lack of) glare/shadow controls that can contribute to
eye strain.
The major hospital for which you work has asked you to create an educational
resource for local employers to help prepare for an influenza pandemic. Which of
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the following would you recommend employers do to help prevent the spread of
disease?
A. Mandate flu vaccines for all employees.
B. Encourage employees to stay home when sick.
C. Provide hand sanitizer to kill the germs.
D. All of the above - ANSWERS-B. A global pandemic of the flu (such as H1N1
in 2009) is a threat that occurs when a new strain of the virus emerges. New strain
pandemics are resistant to seasonal vaccines and can spread quickly. For that
reason, employers should have flexible attendance policies that encourage workers
to stay home when sick to avoid the spread of the disease.
The rise of sexual harassment claims in the news in 2018 is most likely going to
lead to which of the following conditions?
A. More enforcement of existing anti-harassment laws
B. Increased training obligations of employers
C. An increase in claims of workplace harassment
D. Higher employee fines for wrongdoing - ANSWERS-C. The high-profile nature
of the multitude of 2017 and 2018 sexual harassment claims in the workplace is
bound to change the organizational climate in some way. Anti-harassment and
training responsibilities have been around for a long time, but the employer culture
of retaliation seemed to discourage reporting in many of the cases. While difficult
to predict, it seems that the stigma of reporting and increased credibility of worker
charges forecasts an increase in harassment claims that HR departments should be
prepared to investigate.
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Tension headaches, absenteeism, and erratic behaviors are all signs of which of the
following workplace safety hazards?
A. Substance abuse
B. Autoimmune disorders
C. Soft tissue injury
D. Stress - ANSWERS-D. Stress due to work or non-work-related circumstances is
a real issue that employer safety programs may need to address. According to the
CDC, symptoms may include tension headaches, excessive absenteeism, unusual
or out-of-character behaviors, crying, and difficulty making decisions.
Your American employer has asked you to identify the risk of global illness for
expatriates working across the globe. Which HR tool should you use?
A. An international broker
B. Government resources
C. A self-inspection
D. A job hazard analysis - ANSWERS-B. There are many methods employers may
choose to conduct an assessment of the specific types of risks associated with
sending expatriates to various parts of the world. In this case, the assessment may
be begin by accessing the United States' Centers for Disease Control's global health
website, which includes up-to-date information on the global health risks in
various countries.
Which of the following groups contribute to the design and enforcement of
workplace health and safety standards for multinational employers across Europe?
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A. OSHA
B. Works councils
C. Labor unions
D. All of the above - ANSWERS-D. The European Agency for Safety and Health
at Work (EU-OSHA), trade unions, and works councils all have taken some
measure of responsibility for designing and enforcing safety standards that protect
workers.
Of the following HR tools, which is the first that you should use when trying to
identify predictors of success in a job?
A. Job analysis
B. Job specifications
C. Job descriptions
D. Job evaluation - ANSWERS-A. Job analysis serves as the fundamental starting
point for many HR processes, both operationally and strategically. When done
properly, job analysis both defines the work but also identifies the relevant criteria
that are important for success. From that criteria, employment tests designed to
predict performance can be selected.
Which of the following is quickly becoming the primary way employers vet job
candidates in the 21st century?
A. Online videos
B. Apps
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