HRM701 Chapter 12 Practice Test
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
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
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
In Alberta, which of the following bodies regulate occupational health and safety? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the federal and Alberta governments
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
Which of the following is NOT a worker's responsibility related to safety? - CORRECT
ANSWER - to advise on potential workplace hazards
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
What do joint health and safety committees consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER - both
employee (union) and management representatives
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.
Which of the following is NOT true of workers' compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The emphasis of workers' compensation is primarily on assessment, payments, and
rehabilitation.
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
When should safety training begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - with new employee
orientation
Why must supervisors observe employees' work safety behaviours? - CORRECT
ANSWER - to reinforce and ensure adherence to safe practices
Which of the following is NOT an initiative that can make health and safety training more
effective? - CORRECT ANSWER - exclude the union in planning
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
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.
What is the key role for the supervisor with respect to safety? - CORRECT ANSWER - to
communicate to an employee the need to work safely
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
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
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
In Alberta, which of the following bodies regulate occupational health and safety? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the federal and Alberta governments
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
Which of the following is NOT a worker's responsibility related to safety? - CORRECT
ANSWER - to advise on potential workplace hazards
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
What do joint health and safety committees consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER - both
employee (union) and management representatives
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.
Which of the following is NOT true of workers' compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The emphasis of workers' compensation is primarily on assessment, payments, and
rehabilitation.
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
When should safety training begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - with new employee
orientation
Why must supervisors observe employees' work safety behaviours? - CORRECT
ANSWER - to reinforce and ensure adherence to safe practices
Which of the following is NOT an initiative that can make health and safety training more
effective? - CORRECT ANSWER - exclude the union in planning
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
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.
What is the key role for the supervisor with respect to safety? - CORRECT ANSWER - to
communicate to an employee the need to work safely
