Workplace issues part 3 & 4

Approximately how many work-related injuries or illnesses are reported each year?

• 6,000

• 6,000,000

• 5,000

• 5,000,000

Which of the following is an example of ergonomically arranged office equipment?

• Fire escape routes

• Desks and computer screens at proper height and angles

• Multiple screens for each computer station

• Window access

The Americans with Disabilities Act does not require employees to do which of the following?

• Ask about applicant’s abilities, not their disabilities

• Ensure building and workspaces meet ADA guidelines

• Make accommodations that would cause financial hardship

• Provide equal compensation, benefits and salary

If leave is foreseeable, how much advance notice should be given?

• 10 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 40 days

.How should employers promote nutrition and exercise in the workplace?

• Require employees to participate in a diet contest

• Provide discounts to area gyms

• Offer promotions to employees with the least percentage of body fat

• Provide incentives to employees who visit with a dietician

When was the Occupation Safety & Health Act enacted?

• 1960

• 1965

• 1970

• 1975

To remain safe in the workplace, employees should do which of the following?

• Ignore guidelines and regulations

• Report violations

• Wear loose clothing

• Breathe harmful chemicals

Which of the following is not covered in the Occupational Safety & Health Act?

• Nutrition

• Radiation

• Airborne pollutants

• Equipment that may cause injury

Which of the following is an appropriate sanitation practice?

• Keep air ducts clean and dry

• Provide a smoke-free environment

• Provide workers with fresh air

• Establish hand-washing procedures when appropriate

Charlie fell while moving boxes at work and broke his leg. Which of the following will pay for his medical expenses?

• Workers’ pension

• Workers’ compensation

• FMLA

• OSHA