Safety and Health in the Workplace Quiz

How many fatal occupational injuries were reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2017?

• Over 5,000

• Over 6,000

• Over 4,000

• Over 3,000

What can help reduce fatalities in the workplace due to exposure to hazards?

• Increasing the number of workers

• Safety and health programs

• Ignoring the hazards

• Reducing the number of regulations

What are direct costs of workplace accidents?

• Schedule delays

• Cost of physician and hospital

• Poor customer relations

• Loss or damage to material, machinery, and property

Which of the following is an example of indirect costs of workplace accidents?

• Cost of medications

• Cost of medical equipment

• Time lost due to work stoppages and investigations

• Cost of workers' compensation

What is the main goal of a safety and health program according to the text?

• To improve employee morale

• To prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths

• To enhance the company's reputation

• To increase financial gains for the employer

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of implementing recommended safety and health practices?

• Better workplace morale

• Improved product quality

• Increased financial hardship

• More favorable image and reputation

What has the renewed or enhanced commitment to safety and health been linked to?

• Decreased cooperation between employers and workers

• Improvements in product, process, and service quality

• Reduced employee recruiting and retention

• Financial losses for the company

What are the benefits of a safety and health program according to the text?

• Increased workplace accidents

• Decreased employee retention

• Preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths

• Poor customer relations

What can be considered as indirect costs associated with workplace accidents?

• Fees and bills from invoices

• Better morale and improved employee retention

• Absenteeism, decreased productivity, and poor customer relations

• Service quality improvements

According to the text, direct costs from workplace accidents are sometimes easier to detect because they can be:

• Calculated in invoices

• Associated with poor customer relations

• Related to absenteeism

• A result of decreased productivity