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Safety committees are collaborative efforts between employees and managers to police safety standards within a firm and report potential problems to OSHA.

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All of the following are components of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standards EXCEPT:

A) using warning labels and signs to identify restricted areas.
B) providing employees with personal protection equipment.
C) keeping exposed employees' medical records for 5 years after employment.
D) identifying methods of decontamination and procedures for handling waste.

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Employers may receive up to a one-year variance regarding compliance with new OSHA standards.

The Cumberland Highlands Recreation Center (CHRC) has hired an independent lawn care company to maintain the county's softball and baseball parks. Merle, who works for the lawn care company, cut his hand very seriously while maintaining one of the ball fields. Which of the following is most likely true?

Lionel Electrical has recently developed a comprehensive safety program. Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur at the firm as a result?

Additional Case 16.2 John is the newly hired director of HR at Richmond Manufacturing, and he is in the process of learning about the firm's HR policies and procedures and determining what areas need improvement. John learns from his staff that the firm's workers' compensation rates have risen dramatically in recent years due to rising claims. The firm has not received any OSHA citations, and most claims have been related to employee mistakes. Many HR staff members suspect that burnout, substance abuse, and depression are the primary causes of worksite accidents at Richmond. Although Richmond established a safety program two years ago, workplace accidents continue to occur at a significant rate. John is considering the idea of establishing an EAP at Richmond. -Refer to Additional Case 16.2. Which of the following best supports the idea that many workplace accidents at Richmond are caused by burnout, substance abuse, and depression?

Carolina, a bank accounts manager, physically attacked a co-worker. The bank had not investigated a gap in Carolina's resume and did not know that Carolina had been convicted in the past of assault and battery. Which of the following is most likely true about this case?

Once it has been reported that a firm has violated OSHA standards, the firm's stock prices typically:

OSHA inspectors may not enter any business without legal warnings or search warrants in order to conduct an unscheduled inspection.

OSHA's hazard communication standard gives employees the right to know about hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Most employees who take advantage of wellness programs:

It is most critical to gather the input of ________ when developing an effective safety program.

Employees who are exposed to an average of 85 decibels of noise or more should receive free hearing protection from their employers.

Dow Construction wants to control its workers' compensation costs, which have increased significantly in the past few years. All of the following would be appropriate for Dow EXCEPT:

GINA allows employers to test the genetics of employees for the purpose of lowering health insurance premiums.

After the controversy over fetal protection in the 70s and 80s, most companies include comprehensive fetal health provisions in their health insurance.

Many firms create EAPs because such programs are:

________ is a form of biological testing that identifies employees who are genetically susceptible to specific occupational substances.

Employee burnout:

________ is a stress syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.