Chapter 10 Protecting Safety and Health

Chapter 10   Protecting Safety and Health

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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A Framework for Human Resource Management, 7e (Dessler)

Chapter 10   Protecting Safety and Health

1) Each year there are roughly ________ cases of workplace accidents per 100 full-time workers in the United States.

1. A) 1
2. B) 2
3. C) 4
4. D) 9

Answer:  C

Diff: 1             Page Ref: 274

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

2) The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to ________.

1. A) administer the act and to set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the S.
2. B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve human resources
3. C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons
4. D) to prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among all employees

Answer:  A

Diff: 2             Page Ref: 274

Skill:  AACSB: Reflective Thinking

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

3) The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is to ________.

1. A) administer the act and to set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the S.
2. B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve human resources
3. C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons
4. D) to prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees

Answer:  B

Diff: 2             Page Ref: 274

Skill:  AACSB: Reflective Thinking

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

4) All of the following types of organizations are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act except:

1. A) federal agencies.
2. B) hospitals.
3. C) schools.
4. D) self-employed persons.

Answer:  D

Diff: 2             Page Ref: 274

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

5) Which department enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

1. A) Department of Health Services
2. B) Department of Labor
3. C) Department of Financial Services
4. D) Economic Development Department

Answer:  B

Diff: 1             Page Ref: 274

Objective:  Chapter objective 1