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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1990 created NIOSH (The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) to conduct research on workplace illness and injury. |
| | A) | True. |
| | B) | False. |
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When an employer files an Occupational Safety and Health Administration citation appeal with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, the employer is not responsible for the burden of proof. |
| | A) | True. |
| | B) | False. |
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Management controls attempt to increase safe behaviors. |
| | A) | True. |
| | B) | False. |
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When investing in less developed countries such as Egypt, India, and Mexico, safety concerns appear to be less important than political and economic concerns. |
| | A) | True. |
| | B) | False. |
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Unresolved work-related problems may be the primary concern of a troubled employee. |
| | A) | True. |
| | B) | False. |
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Pilots are _________ after completion of United Airlines' alcoholic treatment program. |
| | A) | dismissed |
| | B) | assigned to a non-flying position where safety is not critical |
| | C) | returned to their same jobs as pilots |
| | D) | either a or b |
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All of the following except _________ is a penalty for Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations. |
| | A) | a year in prison. |
| | B) | a fine. |
| | C) | a civil penalty of up to $70,000 for each violation. |
| | D) | a fine of $5,000 per day that a violation continues. |
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Indirect costs of accidents in the workplace include: |
| | A) | costs of wages paid for time lost. |
| | B) | costs of overtime work by others required by the accident. |
| | C) | costs of damage to material or equipment. |
| | D) | all of the above. |
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a good safety program involves: |
| | A) | an employee assistance program and a safety budget. |
| | B) | management's personal concern and a safety budget. |
| | C) | safety records and an employee assistance program. |
| | D) | none of the above. |
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_______________ have pressured firms such as Nike, which do considerable offshore manufacturing, to improve safety and work conditions in their overseas plants. |
| | A) | Unions |
| | B) | Consumers and labor groups |
| | C) | Stockholders |
| | D) | Suppliers |
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Each week, an average of ___________ U.S. employees is murdered in their place of work. |
| | A) | 88 |
| | B) | 20 |
| | C) | 5 |
| | D) | 2 |
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