POB OBJ 4.01 MC

One way a business can reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace is by providing its employees with:

• safety training.

• supply manuals.

• electronic data interchange (EDI).

• weight-loss programs.

The primary reason that governments develop workplace health and safety regulations is to:

• protect employees from injury and illness.

• reduce the risk of employment discrimination.

• ensure that employees have access to insurance.

• prevent the breach of business information systems.

When handling emergency situations, it is important for business employees to:

• evacuate the building

• know what to do

• move the victim

• listen to the radio

A reason why businesses are required to keep accident records is for:

• insurance purposes

• personal liability

• Good Samaritan Law

• Social Security act

Why is it important for employees to follow instructions when using equipment and machinery?

• to speed up production

• to increase output

• to decrease overtime

• to minimize loss

Which is an example of an employee maintaining a safe work environment?

• Steve takes the elevator instead of the stairs during the practice fire drill.

• William follows his employer's rules when he is operating heavy equipment.

• Anna fails to tell her supervisor that the caution light is blinking on the equipment.

• Kaylee trips over the computer wires that are lying on the floor of her office.

To help create a safe environment in the workplace, each employee should:

• report all problems to the company's president or CEO

• make sure that he/she develops a list of safety procedures to follow

• read the company's training manual thoroughly

• be aware of things or situations that create hazardous conditions