Accounting_Safety and Ergonomics

Workplace accidents can negatively impact employee morale and also increase business costs.

• True

• False

Which is a common injury in an accounting workspace?

• burn

• overextertion

• hazardous waste exposure

• cuts and punctures

Preventing workplace injuries controls business costs by . . .

• decreasing employee productivity.

• decreasing staff morale.

• reducing employee accountability.

• reducing higher workers compensation insurance premiums.

Which is not an example of ergonomic equipment?

• standing desk

• chair/lumbar support

• standard monitor

• wrist/mouse pad

Overhead lighting should be adjusted and blinds should be used to avoid screen glare.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a possible cause of a slip and fall in the workplace?

• supply boxes

• extension cords

• stray documents

• repetitive movements

Stress creates psychologial health issues, but not physical ones.

• True

• False

Which is an environmental stress hazard?

• lack of job security

• excessive noise

• tense relationships

• long hours

Which is an environmental stress hazard?

• long hours

• challenging situations

• tense relationships

• extreme temperatures

Which is an environmental stress hazard?

• long hours

• lack of space

• tense relationships

• lack of job security