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Get ready to take notes!. RCS Business and Marketing Safety Test Review. Freedom from danger, risk, or injury in the workplace is known as: employer liability. occupational choice. employee safety. job security. Freedom from danger, risk, or injury in the workplace is known as:
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Freedom from danger, risk, or injury in the workplace is known as: • employer liability. • occupational choice. • employee safety. • job security.
Freedom from danger, risk, or injury in the workplace is known as: • employer liability. • occupational choice. • employee safety. • job security.
Why should employees be concerned about safety in the workplace? • To protect themselves and the business. • To reduce productivity levels. • To increase absenteeism. • To gain management’s approval.
Why should employees be concerned about safety in the workplace? • To protect themselves and the business. • To reduce productivity levels. • To increase absenteeism. • To gain management’s approval.
Which of the following is a true statement about the benefit of having a safe workplace? • Financial loss is increased. • Productivity is decreased. • Insurance rates are increased. • Bodily injuries are decreased
Which of the following is a true statement about the benefit of having a safe workplace? • Financial loss is increased. • Productivity is decreased. • Insurance rates are increased. • Bodily injuries are decreased
Any situation that has the potential to cause bodily harm to employees is called a(n): • business risk. • safety hazard. • red alert. • emergency.
Any situation that has the potential to cause bodily harm to employees is called a(n): • business risk. • safety hazard. • red alert. • emergency.
Jeff is a stock clerk in a department store and his friend Eric is a server in a restaurant. Which of the following statements is true about their safety at work? • They are exposed to different safety hazards. • They are exposed to the same safety hazards. • Jeff’s job has fewer safety hazards than Eric’s. • Jeff’s job has more safety hazards than Eric’s.
Jeff is a stock clerk in a department store and his friend Eric is a server in a restaurant. Which of the following statements is true about their safety at work? • They are exposed to different safety hazards. • They are exposed to the same safety hazards. • Jeff’s job has fewer safety hazards than Eric’s. • Jeff’s job has more safety hazards than Eric’s.
Which of the following is a true statement about safety hazards in the workplace? • a. Poor housekeeping can cause safety hazards. • b. Safety hazards are the same for most businesses. • c. Equipment that needs repair is not a safety hazard. • d. Safety hazards are obvious to most people.
Which of the following is a true statement about safety hazards in the workplace? • a. Poor housekeeping can cause safety hazards. • b. Safety hazards are the same for most businesses. • c. Equipment that needs repair is not a safety hazard. • d. Safety hazards are obvious to most people.
All of the following are examples of fire hazards except: • a. Greasy rags are left in a pile after machinery is cleaned. • b. Cooking oil in a frying pan is overheated. • c. A desk lamp, portable heater, and typewriter share the same electrical outlet. • d. Employees smoke in authorized areas.
All of the following are examples of fire hazards except: • a. Greasy rags are left in a pile after machinery is cleaned. • b. Cooking oil in a frying pan is overheated. • c. A desk lamp, portable heater, and typewriter share the same electrical outlet. • d. Employees smoke in authorized areas.
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition? • a. Broken handrail on a stairway. • b. Using machinery before reading instructions. • c. Horseplay. • d. Falling asleep on the job.
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition? • a. Broken handrail on a stairway. • b. Using machinery before reading instructions. • c. Horseplay. • d. Falling asleep on the job.
A new floor display in a business takes up so much space that workers bump into it when walking by. This is an example of: • an electrical hazard. • a poor personal habit. • horsing around. • an unsafe work area.
A new floor display in a business takes up so much space that workers bump into it when walking by. This is an example of: • an electrical hazard. • a poor personal habit. • horsing around. • an unsafe work area.
Some safety hazards in the workplace are caused by the unsafe actions of workers. An example would be: • wearing inappropriate clothing. • talking to co-workers on a break. • driving a company vehicle. • standing close to a load in order to lift it.
Some safety hazards in the workplace are caused by the unsafe actions of workers. An example would be: • wearing inappropriate clothing. • talking to co-workers on a break. • driving a company vehicle. • standing close to a load in order to lift it.
A common cause of back injuries on the job is: • poor posture. • improper lifting. • hard physical labor. • sitting in one position.
A common cause of back injuries on the job is: • poor posture. • improper lifting. • hard physical labor. • sitting in one position.
Which of the following is not a safety hazard? • Using a scissors blade to open a vending machine’s pop can. • Using a knife to open a drawer. • Using a letter opener to slit envelopes. • Using a hammer that has a loose handle.
Which of the following is not a safety hazard? • Using a scissors blade to open a vending machine’s pop can. • Using a knife to open a drawer. • Using a letter opener to slit envelopes. • Using a hammer that has a loose handle.
Which of the following situations is least likely to cause a safety hazard? • Carmen wears gloves when handling wooden display fixtures. • Tim has a few beers on his lunch hour. • Marly is upset because her parents are divorcing. • Warren saves time by running through aisles and hallways.
Which of the following situations is least likely to cause a safety hazard? • Carmen wears gloves when handling wooden display fixtures. • Tim has a few beers on his lunch hour. • Marly is upset because her parents are divorcing. • Warren saves time by running through aisles and hallways.
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act? • Greasy rags • Driving too fast • Frayed electrical cord • Inadequate lighting
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act? • Greasy rags • Driving too fast • Frayed electrical cord • Inadequate lighting
Chip is a full-time student who works 30 hours a week making deliveries. He also plays drums in a rock band and practices or plays with the band several times a week. One day, Chip ran a stop sign in the delivery van, causing a serious accident. His unsafe act was probably due to: • taking drugs. • drinking alcoholic beverages. • fatigue. • poor vision.
Chip is a full-time student who works 30 hours a week making deliveries. He also plays drums in a rock band and practices or plays with the band several times a week. One day, Chip ran a stop sign in the delivery van, causing a serious accident. His unsafe act was probably due to: • taking drugs. • drinking alcoholic beverages. • fatigue. • poor vision.
Which of the following is a true statement about safety hazards in the workplace? • Good housekeeping increases safety hazards. • Personal habits can create safety hazards. • Trial and error is a good way to learn use of tools and equipment. • Employees decide which protective clothing they should wear.
Which of the following is a true statement about safety hazards in the workplace? • Good housekeeping increases safety hazards. • Personal habits can create safety hazards. • Trial and error is a good way to learn use of tools and equipment. • Employees decide which protective clothing they should wear.
Which of the following statements about practicing good safety habits is true? • Thinking about safety distracts employees from their jobs. • Employees who take shortcuts are safety-conscious. • Employees should always be thinking about safety. • Everything employees need to know about safety is written down.
Which of the following statements about practicing good safety habits is true? • Thinking about safety distracts employees from their jobs. • Employees who take shortcuts are safety-conscious. • Employees should always be thinking about safety. • Everything employees need to know about safety is written down.
Which of the following employees demonstrates that s/he is concerned about safety? • Bill checks the placement of a ladder before climbing it. • Shawnee doesn’t worry about the safety of co-workers. • Eden assumes that the missing fire extinguisher will be replaced. • Mike cuts wire with scissors or knives.
Which of the following employees demonstrates that s/he is concerned about safety? • Bill checks the placement of a ladder before climbing it. • Shawnee doesn’t worry about the safety of co-workers. • Eden assumes that the missing fire extinguisher will be replaced. • Mike cuts wire with scissors or knives.
Which of the following company guidelines is concerned with employee safety? • Wear identification badges at all times when on the job. • Use the employee entrance when entering or leaving the building. • Identify your department first when answering the telephone. • Know what to do in case of fire.
Which of the following company guidelines is concerned with employee safety? • Wear identification badges at all times when on the job. • Use the employee entrance when entering or leaving the building. • Identify your department first when answering the telephone. • Know what to do in case of fire.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response for an employee to make when s/he discovers a safety hazard? • Report or correct the hazard. • Avoid the location of the hazard. • Record the hazard and its location. • Determine the cause of the hazard.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response for an employee to make when s/he discovers a safety hazard? • Report or correct the hazard. • Avoid the location of the hazard. • Record the hazard and its location. • Determine the cause of the hazard.
Taylor notices that a sharp cutting tool was left on the floor after some boxes were opened in the receiving area. He should immediately: • notify his supervisor. • try to find out who left it there. • ignore it. • pick it up and put it away.
Taylor notices that a sharp cutting tool was left on the floor after some boxes were opened in the receiving area. He should immediately: • notify his supervisor. • try to find out who left it there. • ignore it. • pick it up and put it away.
When new employees do not fully understand their company’s procedures or safety rules, they should: • pretend that they do understand. • rely on their own common sense. • ask questions. • complain to their friends.
When new employees do not fully understand their company’s procedures or safety rules, they should: • pretend that they do understand. • rely on their own common sense. • ask questions. • complain to their friends.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for: • complying with a business’s safety rules. • insisting that businesses maintain safe, hazard-free workplaces. • seeking medical attention for injured employees. • reporting job-related injuries or illnesses to supervisors.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for: • complying with a business’s safety rules. • insisting that businesses maintain safe, hazard-free workplaces. • seeking medical attention for injured employees. • reporting job-related injuries or illnesses to supervisors.
Workplace safety is primarily the responsibility of: • business management. • employers and employees. • insurance companies. • human resource departments.