Workplace safety

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What among the following is NOT a reason behind the rising injury rate among young workers? Inexperience and lack of safety training, Lack of biological and physical fitness, Laziness and unwillingness to work, Hazards typical to workplace including unsafe equipment and slippery floors

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Laziness and unwillingness to work

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What occupations are prohibited for people under 18? Options: Manufacturing or storing of explosives, Using power driven machines for baking, meat processing, metal forming, or punching, Trenching or excavating, All of these

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All of these

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What are the responsibilities of young workers at work?

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To follow the rules and regulations of the workplace, to use safety measures such as protective clothing and equipment when required, to have knowledge of how to react during an emergency and report to the supervisor in case of emergency.

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What is the responsibility of employers towards their young employees’ safety?

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Provide training in a language that the majority of the workforce understands.

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In the U.S., one young worker is injured on the job every ________ minutes.

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9

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For an 18-year-old worker, which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
1. There is no limit to the number of work hours.
2. They can work any job; there is no restriction on the type of work.
3. They can choose to ignore all the safe work practices at work.
4. They are eligible to be paid the federal minimum wage, which depends on what and where they work.

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They can choose to ignore all the safe work practices at work.

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Can young workers exercise workplace safety rights and file a confidential complaint with OSHA if they find the environment hazardous and the employer neglects safety and OSHA standards?

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True

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To report a health or safety problem, you should contact: Michigan Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Michigan Workers’ Compensation Agency

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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What is a common reason why workplace accidents occur? Options: unsafe environments, human error, inexperience, poor training

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unsafe environments

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What are the different kinds of workplace hazards? Options: Safety, Biological, Chemical, Other Health Hazards

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Safety, Biological, Chemical, Other Health Hazards