Safety on the Job

Question 1

Which of the following gives employees a voice in how safety is handled in the workplace?a.Safety Meetingsb.Safety Schoolc.Safety Awardsd.Safety Empowerment

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Who is responsible for protecting the environment?a.Governmentb.Employersc.Employeesd.Everyone

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D

Question 3

In case of an emergency requiring you to exit your building, you should be familiar with your job site’s _______.a.Emergency Exit Planb.Educational Action Planc.Emergency Action Pland.Educational Exit Plan

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C

Question 4

Safety in the workplace is the sole responsibility of the employer.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

Explain how workplace safety is guaranteed by the roles of the government, the employer, and the employee.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

OSHA sets and enforces regulations for employers, employers maintain safe work environments and train employees to work safely, and employees are responsible for learning and following the workplace rules which regulate safety. Employees can suggest changes to employers, who can change safety procedures to work better.

Question 6

Why should a person be prepared for emergencies?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Emergencies, by their very nature, are liable to happen without warning. The ability to react to emergency situations without hesitating or panicking can mean the difference between life and death.

Question 7

Critique the following statement: “Safety is not important in offices or retail workplaces.”

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Safety is important in every workplace. Even in low risk work places, there are certain occupational hazards, like musculoskeletal disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries.

Question 8

Protecting the environment can be done by a small group of people by themselves.

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F

Question 9

The EPA is responsible for setting and enforcing regulation related to _______.a.workplace safetyb.the environmentc.traffic and roadwaysd.workplace efficiency

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B

Question 10

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for _______. a. paying jobless benefits to injured workers b. treating musculoskeletal disorders c. enforcing regulations which protect the environment d. setting and enforcing job safety standards Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Safety on the Job Answers

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