Question 1

An employee's supervisor is the primary source of safety-related information.

Accepted Answer

The supervisor is responsible for providing safety-related information to their employees and ensuring that they follow safety protocols.

Question 2

It is generally recognized that there is little that management can do to prevent repetitive-strain injuries.

Accepted Answer

Management can take actions to prevent repetitive-strain injuries such as implementing ergonomics programs, providing proper training, ensuring proper equipment and tools are used, and promoting breaks and stretching exercises.

Question 3

Employers who do not enforce safety rules could find themselves charged with a criminal offence under the criminal code.

Accepted Answer

The criminal code includes provisions related to workplace safety, and employers can be charged with criminal offences if they do not enforce safety rules.

Question 4

Communicable diseases are covered in occupational health and safety legislation.

Accepted Answer

Communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, and COVID-19 are included in occupational health and safety legislation to provide guidance and protections for workers. Employers have a duty to assess and control the risk of exposure to communicable diseases in the workplace, and workers have the right to be informed, trained, and provided with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Question 5

The requirements for risk assessment,procedures and policies,the duty to respond to incidents and to instruct workers are based on the recognition of violence in the workplace as an occupational hazard.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The recognition of violence in the workplace as an occupational hazard has led to the development of risk assessment procedures and policies, as well as the duty to respond to incidents and instruct workers.

Question 6

A Material Safety Data Sheet is designed to alert the worker that the container holds a potentially hazardous substance.

Accepted Answer

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), now more commonly referred to as a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), provides detailed information about a chemical's properties, hazards, protective measures, and safety precautions, not just an alert that the container holds a potentially hazardous substance.

Question 7

Injuries to employees are more likely to occur away from the workplace than on the job.

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, 39% of workplace injuries resulted from events that occurred away from the workplace, while 61% of injuries occurred on the job. Therefore, injuries to employees are more likely to occur on the job than away from the workplace.

Question 8

In recent years,hazards in jobs outside the plant,such as offices and airports,have been recognized and preventive methods have been adopted.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Hazards in jobs outside the plant, such as office and airports, have been recognized, and measures have been taken to prevent them. This includes ergonomic design of workstations, training on safe lifting and handling of heavy objects, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Question 9

A consequence of sealing windows,reducing outside air,and "buttoning up" buildings is the "sick building syndrome".

Accepted Answer

When buildings are sealed tightly, there may be a buildup of indoor air pollutants, leading to symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and respiratory issues, known as sick building syndrome.

Question 10

The use of posters in safety awareness programs has proven to be NOT effective because employees simply don't pay attention to them.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that well-designed safety posters can be effective in promoting safety practices and awareness among employees by capturing attention and conveying important messages in an engaging manner.

Question 11

Employers are required by law to keep certain records and to compile and post an annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Accepted Answer

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are required by law to keep certain records related to work-related injuries and illnesses, and to post an annual summary of these incidents.

Question 12

The IAPA promotes health and safety by offering six diploma programs for workers and managers.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The IAPA (Industrial Accident Prevention Association) promotes health and safety by offering six different diploma programs for workers and managers to enhance their knowledge and skills in workplace safety.

Question 13

Safety training programs include first aid,accident prevention,and hazardous materials.

Accepted Answer

Safety training programs typically cover topics such as first aid, accident prevention, and hazardous materials safety to promote a safe working environment.

Question 14

Incidence rates are useful for making comparisons between work groups within an organization.

Accepted Answer

Incidence rates provide a standardized way of comparing the frequency of a particular event or condition (such as workplace injuries) between different groups, such as departments or job classifications within an organization. This allows for identification of areas that may require additional safety measures or interventions to reduce risk.

Question 15

Workers must be trained in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Accepted Answer

In many countries and jurisdictions, it is mandatory for workers to be trained in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) in order to handle hazardous materials safely.

Question 16

Because of documented higher health care costs for smokers,most employers pay the cost of smoking cessation programs.

Accepted Answer

While some employers may offer smoking cessation programs as part of their wellness benefits, it is not accurate to say that most employers pay for these programs due to higher healthcare costs for smokers. The availability of such programs can vary widely among employers.

Question 17

Workplace security is an issue that is of increasing concern to both employers and employees.

Accepted Answer

Workplace security is indeed a growing concern for both employers and employees due to the potential threats of violence, theft, and other crimes. Organizations are taking steps to ensure the safety of their staff, and employees are also becoming more aware of their own safety and security in the workplace.

Question 18

Employees who perform manual tasks on a continual basis are strong candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly associated with repetitive motions such as typing, use of vibrating tools, and other manual tasks performed frequently and consistently over time.

Question 19

Diffusing employee concerns about working with an employee with AIDS is a greater concern than preventing the workplace transmission of the HIV virus.

Accepted Answer

While preventing workplace transmission of HIV is important, diffusing employee concerns and educating them about the facts and myths surrounding HIV/AIDS can have a greater impact on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Question 20

Because of the small number of job-related injuries,little effort has been made to understand the safety risks inherent within white-collar work environments,such as offices.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Despite the perception that white-collar jobs are safe, research shows that they can present a variety of health and safety risks, such as ergonomic issues, indoor air pollution, and workplace violence. Efforts have been made to understand and mitigate these risks.

Quiz 8: B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment