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Which of the following is the most likely candidate to work as safety engineers? A. Industrial engineers B.Chemical engineers C. Mechanical engineers D.Electrical engineers

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A. Industrial engineers

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The design process includes all the following steps except which of the following? A. Synthesis B. Problem identification C. Cost D.Analysis and evaluation

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C. Cost

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Which of the following is the professional field that is concerned with motion and the processes whereby other energy forms are converted into motion? A. Electrical engineering B.Mechanical engineering C. Aerospace engineering D.Nuclear engineering

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B. Mechanical engineering

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Productivity, quality, cost, and response time are which of the following? A. Key to productivity B.Indirect labor C. Image and service D.Education and training

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A. Key to productivity

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The safety and health manager must understand the bottom line concerns of all of the following except: A. Management B. Supervisor C. Employees D. Vendors

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D. Vendors

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Radiant heat is the result of: A. Conduction B. Convection C. Electromagnetic nonionizing energy D. Acclimatization

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B. Convection

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When heat gain from any source or sources is more than the body can compensate for by sweating, the result is: A. Internal heat gain B. Heat stress C. Body heat D.Convection heat gain

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B. Heat stress

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The severity of a burn depends on several factors. The most important of these is: A. Age of victim B. Location of burn C. Amount of burned area D. Depth to which burn penetrates

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D. Depth to which burn penetrates

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Critical burns are second-degree burns covering what percentage of BSA (Body Surface Area)? A. 10% B. 5% C. 15% D. 30%

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D. 30%

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Which of the following is a potential harmful effect of the chemical Methylbromide? A. Tissue damage B. Blisters C. Ulceration D. Eye burns

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D. Eye burns

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A pathological, and generally undesirable, human reaction to psychological, social, occupational, or environmental stimuli is which of the following? A. Heart disease B. Nervous disorder C. Stress D. Back problems

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C. Stress

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Sources of on the job stress involve all of the following except: A. Physical working conditions B. Work overload C. Personal and family problems D. Job enrichment

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D. Job enrichment

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M. Selye's three stages of the human stress response are which of the following? A. Overload, temper, and reaction B.Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion C. Resistance, reaction, and alarm D. Alertness, resistance, and alarm

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B. Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

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The best policy regarding stress is which of the following? A. Learn to do away with all stress B. Learn to adapt to it C. Avoid all stressful situations D. Learn to adapt to being sick because of stress

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C. Avoid all stressful situations

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In which of the following theories may an actual cause be combined with two or more models? A. Domino theory B. Combination theory C. Systems theory D. Human factory theory

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B. Combination theory

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Which of the following is not a strategy for stress reduction? A. Increasing employees' hourly pay rate B. Employees can work flexible hours C. Employees are given information on how to cope with stress D. Employees work spaces are not crowded

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A. Increasing employees' hourly pay rate

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From the following, select the most important component of emergency preparation. A. Right to Know B. Planning C. Cost D. OSHA standards

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B. Planning

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Which of the following groups may respond to an emergency? A. Medical B. Fire fighting C. Security/safety D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which of the following agencies would be the most appropriate to obtain first aid training materials from? A. OSHA B. EPA C. National Safety Council D. None of the above

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C. National Safety Council

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Which of the following would be used to keep employees up to date concerning first aid information? A. Vacancy announcement B. First aid fact sheet C. Employee evaluation D. All of the above

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B. First aid fact sheet

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A hazmat security plan should have: A. Personal security B. Physical security C. Both A & B D. None of the above

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C. Both A & B

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Which of the following is a milestone in the development of the safety movement in the United States? A. Passage of OSHA B. First recorded safety program C. Creation of the Bureau of Mines D. All of the above are milestones

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D. All of the above are milestones

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Which of the following health problems associated with the workplace contributed to the development of the safety and health movement? A. Lung disease B. Mercury poisoning C. Both a and b D.Neither a nor

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C. Both a and b

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The safety and health team of a large company may include: A. Dietitian B. Radiation specialist C. Psychologist D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which of the following is one of the three most significant events in the history of the safety and health movement? A. Asbestos menace B. Hawk's nest tragedy C. Bhopal tragedies D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Select the agency where an Advance Safety certificate may be earned by safety and health professionals. A. National Safety Council B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration C. Mine Safety and Health Administration D. None of the above

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A. National Safety Council

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Illiteracy in the workplace will result in which of the following? A. Lower levels of waste B. Difficulty in filling high-skill jobs C. Higher levels of productivity D. Higher levels of competitiveness

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B. Difficulty in filling high-skill jobs

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The best way to overcome language, culture, and literacy barriers is to provide safety training programs offering: A. Bilingual training materials that address cultural issues B. Training materials that recognize the dignity of all employees regardless of background C. Training materials that minimize literacy requirements D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Learners retain most from which of the following types of instruction? A. Reading B. Doing C. Seeing D. Hearing

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B. Doing

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Demonstration is the process in which the instructor does what? A. Explains the objectives of the lesson B. Makes reference to visual aids C. Shows students how to perform specific skills or tasks D. Defines new terms in the lesson

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C. Shows students how to perform specific skills or tasks

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A tree is a common natural path for what type of electrical hazard? A. Arc B. Insulation failure C. Lightning D. Spark

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C. Lightning

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In the US, standard AC circuits cycle how many times per second? A. 60 B. 110 C. 220 D. 115

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A. 60

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A safety device used to detect the flow of current to the ground and to open the circuit is: A. Circuit breaker B. Fuse C. Conductor D. Ground fault interrupter

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D. Ground fault interrupter

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The literacy level of the labor pool is actually declining in the US. This will in turn cause: A. Higher levels of waste B. Lower levels of productivity C. Difficulty in filling high skill jobs D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Competitiveness is the ability to succeed and prosper in which of the following types of markets? A. Local B. Regional C. National/global D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Atmospheric pressure is usually measured using a: A. Pressure vessel B. Ultrasound meter C. Barometer D. Vacuum gauge

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C. Barometer

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Which of the following situations may cause a vacuum? A. Shock waves B. Pressures below the atmospheric level C. High-temperature water D. Ultrasonic waves

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B. Pressures below the atmospheric level

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Water vapor, although it is a gas, does not conform to: A. Boyle's law B. OSHA standards C. ASME codes D. Dalton's law

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D. Dalton's law

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Which of the following is not an inert gas? A. Helium B. Argon C. Oxygen D. Neon

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C. Oxygen

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Safety hazards associated with boilers and other pressurized vessels include the following except: A. Human error B. Mechanical errors C. Design errors D. Proper operator

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D. Proper operator

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Frequent and constant computer use has lead to an explosion of injuries. These injuries are known as A. RSIs B. IRSs C. VDTs D. None of the above

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A. RSIs

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Understanding the hazards associated with a job or process is provided by training and education to which of the following? A. Managers B. Supervisors C. Employees D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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One way to reduce stress among the employees within the workplace is to do which of the following? A. Increase the number of managers B. Increase production C. Provide adjustable machines or work surfaces D. Increase wages

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C. Provide adjustable machines or work surfaces

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In the age of high technology, what is the key to the most significant and enduring productivity and improvement? A. Robotic involvement B. Human involvement C. Computer involvement D. Laser beam involvement

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B. Human involvement

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OSHA publishes guidelines for general safety and health program management that A. Are voluntary B. Provide employers with information C. Provide employers with guidance needed to meet their obligations D. All of the above

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C. Provide employers with guidance needed to meet their obligations

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The leading cause of deaths in the US is which of the following? A. Stroke B. Cancer C. Heart disease D. AIDS

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C. Heart disease

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The most common cause of work injuries is which of the following? A. Abrasions B. Overexertion C. Falls D. Exposure to radiation/caustics

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B. Overexertion

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Determining the insured costs of accidents is a simple matter of A. Examining accounting records B. Calculating the uninsured costs C. Estimating cost of accidents D. None of the above

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A. Examining accounting records

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The part of the body that is most frequently injured, according to the NSC, is which of the following? A. Legs and fingers B. Eyes, head, and feet C. Back D. Hands

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C. Back

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To calculate uninsured costs, accidents are divided into four classes; class 1 accidents consist of A. Permanent partial disabilities B. Lost workdays C. Temporary total disabilities D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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When a body part comes in contact with a sharp edge, which of the following occurs? A. Crushing B. Puncturing C. Shearing D. Cutting

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D. Cutting

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Which type of guard shuts down the machine when the guard is not securely in place? A. Fixed B. Interlock C. Adjustable D. Point

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B. Interlock

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An optical device that shuts down the machine any time the light field is broken is which of the following? A. Photoelectric device B. Electromechanical device C. Pullback device D. Radio-frequency device

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A. Photoelectric device

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The best guard used in a robot's work envelope is which of the following? A. Photoelectric device B. Pullback device C. Electromechanical device D. Physical barrier

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D. Physical barrier

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When a machine is being operated without the safeguard, which of the following actions should be taken? A. Stop machine immediately B. Report to management next day C. Show caution while machine is operating D. Discuss at next safety meeting

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A. Stop machine immediately

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Sound and vibration are very similar. Which of the following statements are true? A. Sound relates to a sensation B. Vibration is inaudible C. Vibration is perceived through the sense of touch D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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What level of DBA is considered the maximum limit of continuous exposure over eight hour days without protection? A. 150 B. 85 90 C. 95 D. 20

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90

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Identifying and assessing hazardous noise conditions in the workplace involve which of the following? A. Conducting periodic noise surveys B. Conducting periodic audiometric tests C. Record keeping and follow up action D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which of the following is the primary reason for accident investigation? A. Prevent future accidents B. Find fault C. Disciplinary action D. Identify a scapegoat

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A. Prevent future accidents

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What is the purpose of an accident investigation? A. To identify who could be blamed B. To collect facts C. To find fault D. All of the above

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B. To collect facts

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Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses include: A. How and why B. Where and when C. What and who D. All the above

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C. What and who

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Select the correct sequence of steps in the accident investigation: A. Identify witnesses, isolate the accident site, record all evidence, interview witnesses B. Photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses, record all evidence, isolate the accident site C. Isolate the accident site, record all evidence, photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses D. None of the above

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C. Isolate the accident site, record all evidence, photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses

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Injuries/illnesses must be recorded if they result in which of the following? A. Death B. One or more lost workdays C. Restriction of motion or work D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Noise is distinguished from sound by which of the following factors? A. Intensity of noise B. Unwanted sound C. Type of noise D. Duration of exposure

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B. Unwanted sound

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Noise control strategies include which of the following? A. Noise can be reduced at the receiver by enclosing the worker B. Noise can be reduced along its path by moving the source farther away C. Noise can be reduced at its source by enclosing the source D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Toxic effects are a function of several factors except: A. Route of entry B. Time of day C. Level of exposure D. Amount of dose

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B. Time of day

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Which of the following is associated with chronic effects/exposures of toxic substances? A. Sudden dose B. Severe C. Little or no awareness of exposures on the part of affected workers D. Cause immediate health problems

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C. Little or no awareness of exposures on the part of affected workers

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Which of the following statements was the purpose of Congress passing the OSH Act in 1970? A. Reduce employer's costs B. Reduce downtime in industry C. Safe and healthful working conditions for employees D. Lower insurance rates

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C. Safe and healthful working conditions for employees

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What are the three different types of action OSHA may utilize to maintain safety and health standards? A. Adopted, amended, or revoked B. Revoked, reduced, or forgiven C. Reduced, forgiven, or altered D. Appealed, rescind, or reduced

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A. Adopted, amended, or revoked

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Once a standard is passed, an employer who is opposed to the standard must file an appeal in which of the following? A. 45 days B. 90 days C. 10 days D. 60 days

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D. 60 days

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The record keeping and reporting requirements of the OSH Act apply to employers with which of the following? A. 100 or more workers B. 50 or more workers C. 11 or more workers D. 2 or more workers

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C. 11 or more workers

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Under the OSH Act, employees have the following rights except which of the following? A. Refusal to wear safety equipment B. File a safety and health grievance C. Participate in OSHA inspections D. Participate in union activities concerning job safety and health

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A. Refusal to wear safety equipment

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Before an entry permit is issued, a safety/health professional, should A. Shut down equipment B. Test the atmosphere C. Ventilate the space D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Threshold limit values refer to airborne concentrations of substances and represent condition sunder which it is believed that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed day after day without adverse effect. Which of the following is not a way of expressing TLV's? A. Flash point B. Time-weighted average C. Ceiling D. Short-term exposure

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A. Flash point

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Examples of confined spaces include: A. Vaults B. Silos C. Train compartments D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which of the following is the primary reason for accident investigation? A. Prevent future accidents B. Find fault C. Disciplinary action D. Identify a scapegoat

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A. Prevent future accidents

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Injuries/illnesses must be recorded if they result in which of the following? A. Death B. One or more lost workdays C. Restriction of motion or work D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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All employees are covered under the workers' compensation laws except which one of the following? A. Industry employees B. Government employees C. Agricultural employees D. Service employees

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C. Agricultural employees

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Insurance rates are affected by all the factors listed below except which of the following? A. Profit/loss of the company B. Types of work performed C. Potential future losses D. Number of employees

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A. Profit/loss of the company

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When the employer is classified by type, which one of the following methods is used to DETermine the premium rate? A. Schedule rating B. Experience rating C. Manual rating D. Retrospective rating

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B. Experience rating

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Which of the following statements are problems with workers' compensation? A. Lost income not adequately replaced B. Number of accidents not decreased C. Effectiveness of cost allocation D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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The following are all approaches used to settle a workers' compensation claim except: A. Direct settlement B. Union arbitration C. Public hearing D. Agreement settlement

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B. Union arbitration

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The findings of Herbert W. Heinrich's 1920s study of the causes of industrial accidents are which of the following? A. Unsafe acts committed by fellow workers B. Poor management C. Lack of safety and health programs D. Faulty machines and equipment

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A. Unsafe acts committed by fellow workers

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Three factors that lead to human error in the human factors theory are which of the following? A. Carelessness, training, and management B. Carelessness, overload, and training C. Pressure, motivation, and fatigue D. Overload, inappropriate response, and inappropriate activities

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D. Overload, inappropriate response, and inappropriate activities

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Ergonomic traps, overload, and/or a decision to err lead to human error in which of the following theories? A. Human factors theory B. Epidemiological theory C. Accident/incident theory D. Domino theory

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C. Accident/incident theory

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The systems theory views a situation in which an accident might occur as a system comprised of components in which of the following? A. Person, machine, and motivation B. Motivation, peer pressure, and overload C. Person, machine, and environment D. Attitude, risk, and motivation

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C. Person, machine, and environment

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