Question

multiple choice. choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question

1. companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower

a. turnover
b. productivity
c. wages
d. morale

1. which of these is a true statement regarding safety?

a. safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
b. safety consciousness comes naturally to most individuals.
c. safety primarily depends on workers in the field.
d. safety does not normally require training.

1. poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of

a. acceptable risks
b. unsafe conditions
c. unavoidable hazards
d. unsafe acts

1. the activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a

a. job safety analysis
b. hazardous incident simulation
c. safety breakdown structure
d. safety pre - assessment

1. a measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as

a. safety
b. evaluation
c. risk
d. hazard

1. if there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from

a. cover the opening and label the cover
b. place reflective tape around the opening
c. post a guard at the opening
d. place a warning sign near the opening
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Explanation:

1. Companies with strong safety cultures have happier, more - committed employees, leading to lower turnover. Productivity usually increases, wages are not directly related, and morale is higher.
2. Safety is a learned behavior and attitude as it requires training and awareness - building, not natural for most. It depends on all levels in an organization, not just field workers, and requires training.
3. Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards are unsafe conditions in the work environment.
4. Job safety analysis involves breaking a job into tasks and analyzing for hazards.
5. Risk is a measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event.
6. Covering the opening and labeling the cover is the best way to protect workers from a floor hole as it physically removes the hazard.

Answer:

1. a. turnover
2. a. Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
3. b. unsafe conditions
4. a. job safety analysis
5. c. risk
6. a. cover the opening and label the cover