HRM701 chapter 12 Exam ( Latest 2026/2027 Update) with
Questions and Verified Answers| | 100% Correct | Grade A+
• Question
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?
Correct Answer: No; you have to subtract weekends, statutory holidays, and so forth, to
get working days
• Question
Not so long ago, many workers were seriously affected through contact with asbestos in
workplaces. What is this an example of?
Correct Answer: occupational illnesses
• Question
In Alberta, which of the following bodies regulate occupational health and safety?
Correct Answer: the federal and Alberta governments
• Question
Tom Jones was recently injured on the job at ABC Steel Factory. Whose responsibility is it
to report the accident to the Workers' Compensation Board?
Correct Answer: ABC steel factory
• Question
Which of the following is NOT a worker's responsibility related to safety?
Correct Answer: to advise on potential workplace hazards
• Question
Under health and safety legislation, which of the following are employers NOT required
to perform?
Correct Answer: discipline employees who refuse to do work they believe is unsafe
• Question
What do joint health and safety committees consist of?
Correct Answer: both employee (union) and management representatives
,• Question
Harry Davis has been found guilty of smoking around a volatile substance in his
workplace. It is his first offence after 25 years. The employer, ABC Inc., has a
progressive disciplinary system, where employees are first given a written warning, then
suspended for repeated violations, and dismissed as a last resort. What action should
ABC Inc take?
Correct Answer: ABC Inc. may choose to terminate Harry, even though it is his first
offence.
• Question
Which of the following is NOT true of workers' compensation?
Correct Answer: The emphasis of workers' compensation is primarily on assessment,
payments, and rehabilitation.
• Question
Most jurisdictions require the establishment of health and safety committees with both
union and management representation. Which of the following is one of the
expectations of this approach?
Correct Answer: that it would help to develop a non-adversarial union-management
climate
• Question
When should safety training begin?
Correct Answer: with new employee orientation
• Question
Why must supervisors observe employees' work safety behaviours?
Correct Answer: to reinforce and ensure adherence to safe practices
• Question
Which of the following is NOT an initiative that can make health and safety training more
effective?
Correct Answer: exclude the union in planning
• Question
Management is encouraged to involve employees in safety programs. Which of the
following is NOT a way that employees should be involved?
Correct Answer: developing safety legislation
, • Question
Which of the following statements about penalties for violations of safety rules is NOT
true?
Correct Answer: Penalties are generally more harsh than those for other types of
offences.
• Question
What is the key role for the supervisor with respect to safety?
Correct Answer: to communicate to an employee the need to work safely
• Question
Robin Hood recently started working in a modern office in the financial district in
Toronto. Which of the following health and safety issues is he LEAST likely to face in the
workplace?
Correct Answer: lung cancer
• Question
Employee protections in the workplace with respect to health and safety have improved
significantly over the past few decades. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons
for this improvement?
Correct Answer: pressures from the developing world to match their competitiveness
• Question
Which of the following best describes employees who smoke?
Correct Answer: Non-smoking employees have lower levels of absenteeism than
employees who smoke.
• Question
Samantha works as a secretary at Bingo Bank and spends a significant period of her
work day in front of a computer. She is at risk of experiencing various problems
associated with video display terminal use. Which of the following is Samantha NOT at
risk of experiencing?
Correct Answer: disorientation
• Question
Which category of service employees is at the highest risk of workplace violence?
Correct Answer: nurses
Questions and Verified Answers| | 100% Correct | Grade A+
• Question
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?
Correct Answer: No; you have to subtract weekends, statutory holidays, and so forth, to
get working days
• Question
Not so long ago, many workers were seriously affected through contact with asbestos in
workplaces. What is this an example of?
Correct Answer: occupational illnesses
• Question
In Alberta, which of the following bodies regulate occupational health and safety?
Correct Answer: the federal and Alberta governments
• Question
Tom Jones was recently injured on the job at ABC Steel Factory. Whose responsibility is it
to report the accident to the Workers' Compensation Board?
Correct Answer: ABC steel factory
• Question
Which of the following is NOT a worker's responsibility related to safety?
Correct Answer: to advise on potential workplace hazards
• Question
Under health and safety legislation, which of the following are employers NOT required
to perform?
Correct Answer: discipline employees who refuse to do work they believe is unsafe
• Question
What do joint health and safety committees consist of?
Correct Answer: both employee (union) and management representatives
,• Question
Harry Davis has been found guilty of smoking around a volatile substance in his
workplace. It is his first offence after 25 years. The employer, ABC Inc., has a
progressive disciplinary system, where employees are first given a written warning, then
suspended for repeated violations, and dismissed as a last resort. What action should
ABC Inc take?
Correct Answer: ABC Inc. may choose to terminate Harry, even though it is his first
offence.
• Question
Which of the following is NOT true of workers' compensation?
Correct Answer: The emphasis of workers' compensation is primarily on assessment,
payments, and rehabilitation.
• Question
Most jurisdictions require the establishment of health and safety committees with both
union and management representation. Which of the following is one of the
expectations of this approach?
Correct Answer: that it would help to develop a non-adversarial union-management
climate
• Question
When should safety training begin?
Correct Answer: with new employee orientation
• Question
Why must supervisors observe employees' work safety behaviours?
Correct Answer: to reinforce and ensure adherence to safe practices
• Question
Which of the following is NOT an initiative that can make health and safety training more
effective?
Correct Answer: exclude the union in planning
• Question
Management is encouraged to involve employees in safety programs. Which of the
following is NOT a way that employees should be involved?
Correct Answer: developing safety legislation
, • Question
Which of the following statements about penalties for violations of safety rules is NOT
true?
Correct Answer: Penalties are generally more harsh than those for other types of
offences.
• Question
What is the key role for the supervisor with respect to safety?
Correct Answer: to communicate to an employee the need to work safely
• Question
Robin Hood recently started working in a modern office in the financial district in
Toronto. Which of the following health and safety issues is he LEAST likely to face in the
workplace?
Correct Answer: lung cancer
• Question
Employee protections in the workplace with respect to health and safety have improved
significantly over the past few decades. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons
for this improvement?
Correct Answer: pressures from the developing world to match their competitiveness
• Question
Which of the following best describes employees who smoke?
Correct Answer: Non-smoking employees have lower levels of absenteeism than
employees who smoke.
• Question
Samantha works as a secretary at Bingo Bank and spends a significant period of her
work day in front of a computer. She is at risk of experiencing various problems
associated with video display terminal use. Which of the following is Samantha NOT at
risk of experiencing?
Correct Answer: disorientation
• Question
Which category of service employees is at the highest risk of workplace violence?
Correct Answer: nurses
