15 Operational Safety

What is the main goal of occupational safety?

• Prevention

• Safety

• Both of the above

• Neither of the above

Managers and employees must work together to keep both front of house and back of house areas from becoming a (a)   .

What is a job safety analysis?

• A detailed report that lists all employee expectations and behavior guidelines

• A detailed report that analyses employee performance

• A detailed report that lists every job function performed by all employees

• a. A detailed report that lists procedures all employees must follow during an emergency

Risk management is the process of:

• Assessing existing risks

• Preventing unforeseen accidental loss by implementing a safety program

• Taking action to minimize or prevent risks

• All of the above

In order for a risk management program to succeed, it must have the full support of:

• Top management

• Employees

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Which element of a health and safety program states that effective communication within the company must keep employees informed about policies, procedures, goals, and progress regarding safety and health issues?

• Assessments, audits, and evaluations

• Organizational communications

• Training and orientation

• Workplace design and engineering

Which element of a health and safety program states that all safety and health programs must address risks beyond the organization’s walls by creating contingency plans for “what if” worst-case scenarios and other liability exposures?

• Environmental management

• Hazard recognition, evaluation, and control

• Motivation, behavior, and attitudes

• Safety performance management

OSHA was created in 1983 by the federal government to make certain that the safety and health concerns of American workers were being met.

• True

• False

OHA is tasked with providing training and educational programs to small businesses and corporations for the purpose of improving workplace safety and health.

• True

• False

Labels on chemical containers are not necessary if the employee is familiar with the color and smell of the chemical.

• True

• False