Question 1

Hyperstress is a type of stress that is experienced when:

Accepted Answer

Hyperstress is characterized by prolonged exposure to high levels of stress without adequate recovery or relief periods. This option accurately describes this type of stress.

Question 2

_____ is the kind of stress which is healthy, giving the experience a feeling of fulfillment and other positive feelings.

Accepted Answer

Eustress refers to positive stress, where the person experiences fulfillment, excitement, and other positive feelings. Distress is negative stress, chronic stress is a long-term stress that is often negative, hyperstress is excessive stress, and hypostress is a lack of stress which can lead to boredom and stagnation.

Question 3

_____ is negative stress which does not produce positive feelings and can go on for a long time without relief.

Accepted Answer

Distress is negative stress that can cause anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions. It can be chronic and ongoing without any relief, leading to adverse effects on physical and mental health. Options A, B, C, and E are related to types of stress, but only distress is negative stress that can cause harm.

Question 4

Which of the following organizations was set up in 1970 with the mission to ensure secure and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance?

Accepted Answer

The organization that was set up in 1970 with the mission to ensure secure and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 5

The _____, established by Congress in 1986, requires local and state governments to provide emergency response plans to respond to a chemical emergency.

Accepted Answer

The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, also known as EPCRA, was established in 1986 by Congress. It requires local and state governments to provide emergency response plans to prepare for and respond to a chemical emergency. The other options listed are not specifically related to emergency planning for chemical emergencies.

Question 6

According to OSHA, which of the following constitutes the majority of general industry accidents?

Accepted Answer

OSHA reports that slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of general industry accidents, accounting for 15% of all accidental deaths and 25% of all workplace injury claims.

Question 7

An easygoing person, Meredith Page, gets troubled and tense when she has to meet tight deadlines. She is often not able to handle this kind of pressure and suffers from short bursts of panic and anxiety. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

The description of short bursts of panic and anxiety suggests that Meredith Page is experiencing acute stress, which is a reaction to a specific, immediate stressor or demand. Chronic stress refers to long-term stress that may cause physical or emotional harm over time. Eustress is positive stress that can motivate and energize people, while hypostress refers to a lack of stress or stimulation. Post-traumatic stress is a condition that develops after a traumatic event or experience.

Question 8

Acute stress is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Acute stress refers to a high level of stress over a short period. It is often a normal response to a challenging or potentially dangerous situation and can be beneficial in small doses.

Question 9

Zack has been preparing for an upcoming marathon and he finds the idea of winning the competition truly exhilarating. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

Zack's feeling of exhilaration suggests that he is experiencing eustress, which is a type of stress associated with positive feelings of excitement and challenge.

Question 10

Through the _____, information is made available to local fire departments and state and local officials about the type of chemicals manufactured, used or stored along with information on how to properly handle the materials and provide first aid in case of an accident.

Accepted Answer

Material data safety sheets (also known as MSDS) are documents that provide information about hazardous chemicals and proper handling procedures. They are typically required by law to be available to emergency responders, such as local fire departments, in case of accidents or spills. MSDS include information on the physical and chemical properties of the substance, potential hazards, first aid measures, and handling and storage procedures.

Question 11

Which of the following represents the first priority in the context of OSHA inspections?

Accepted Answer

Imminent danger situations represent the highest priority for OSHA inspections, as they involve immediate threats to employee safety and health.

Question 12

Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) refers to a _____ outlined in the EPCRA.

Accepted Answer

The EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act) outlines a list of Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs), which are highly toxic chemicals that pose a significant risk to human health and the environment in case of accidental release or exposure. This list includes more than 350 chemicals and their thresholds, and facilities that store, produce or use them above the threshold quantity must report them to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and local emergency responders. Hence, choice C is the correct answer. Choices A, B, D and E are incorrect as they do not align with the definition and purpose of EHSs.

Question 13

Which of the following would be OSHA's main priority for inspection?

Accepted Answer

OSHA's main priority for inspection would be the serious injury of a worker at a construction site. This is because OSHA's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and health of workers in the workplace. A serious injury is a clear indication that safety measures may not be adequate, and an inspection can help identify and prevent any further hazards.

Question 14

Norden is a company that produces heavy electrical goods. The company keeps its safety standards very high and recorded only five industrial accidents in 300,000 working hours in the last year. Which of the following figures represents the incidence rate of industrial accidents at Norden for the last year?

Accepted Answer

The incidence rate is calculated as (Number of accidents / Total working hours) * 100,000. For Norden, it is (5 / 300,000) * 100,000 = 1.67, which is closest to 3.33% when expressed as a percentage.

Question 15

How does OSHA classify sites where three or more employees were harmed, suffered illness, or were killed?

Accepted Answer

OSHA classifies sites where three or more employees were harmed, suffered illness, or were killed as Fatalities.

Question 16

The number of illness or injury per 100 full-time employees per year is measured by the _____ rate.

Accepted Answer

The incidence rate measures the number of new cases of illness or injury per 100 full-time employees per year. Prevalence refers to the total number of cases of a disease or condition at a given time. Concordance refers to the degree of similarity between two sets of data, such as in genetic studies. Survival rate is typically used in the context of cancer to measure the percentage of patients who are still alive a certain amount of time after diagnosis. Critical rate is not a commonly used term in occupational health and safety.

Question 17

Chronic stress is a type of stress marked by:

Accepted Answer

Chronic stress refers to the prolonged exposure to stress, and is often associated with negative physical, emotional and behavioral outcomes. It is different from acute stress, which is a short-term but highly stressful experience. Neither A, B nor E accurately describe chronic stress.

Question 18

In the context of the OSHA, a planned program involves a(n):

Accepted Answer

A planned program in the context of OSHA involves a visit to an organization that is working with OSHA to remedy an existing problem. The purpose of this visit is to evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's efforts to address the issue and provide any necessary guidance or support to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. This type of visit is different from inspections conducted after an accident or surveying a company where employees were harmed, suffered illness, or were killed.

Question 19

While calculating incidence rate, _____ is the standard figure.

Accepted Answer

The incidence rate is calculated by dividing the number of new cases by the total population at risk and multiplying it by a constant value. The standard constant value used is usually 100,000, representing the number of people at risk per 100,000 population. Among the given options, B (200,000) is closest to this standard figure and hence the best choice.

Question 20

When the _____ is higher than the average, then it is an indicator that an HR professional should develop training surrounding safety in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

The incidence rate, also known as the injury rate, is a measure of workplace injuries and illnesses. If the incidence rate is higher than the average, it indicates that there may be issues with safety in the workplace and therefore HR should develop training to address these concerns.

Quiz 13: Safety and Health at Work