WorksheetsHealth & Safety
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which area is explicitly protected by workplace law to prevent bias in hiring and promotion?
Mandatory union membership rules
Performance bonus entitlements
Unfair discrimination protections
Flexible scheduling guarantees
A worker is fired without a valid reason and proper procedure. Which protection applies?
Unfair dismissal safeguards
Health and safety standards
Equal pay calculations
Recruitment transparency codes
Which scenario best illustrates health and safety protections?
Employer offers remote work on Fridays
Employer provides safety training and equipment
Employer grants larger holiday allowances
Employer funds staff social activities
What do wage protections primarily aim to ensure?
Minimum pay and proper compensation
Guaranteed promotion after one year
Overtime exemption for all staff
Free professional certifications
Which statement best explains why safety training is essential in workplaces?
It replaces the need for supervision entirely
It entertains staff during mandatory sessions
It guarantees zero incidents under all conditions
It reduces accident risk and improves safe practices
What is a primary role of trade unions in relation to workplace safety?
Lobby to improve health and safety standards
Provide free tools to every worker
Approve all company budgets annually
Hire managers for government agencies
When can a manager face criminal liability concerning health and safety rules?
When they deliberately ignore safety rules
When they report hazards to regulators
When they schedule extra training sessions
When they purchase certified protective gear
Which consequence can companies face for breaking health and safety laws?
Automatic tax refunds for compliance
Legal action by law firms in court
Immediate government grants for growth
Guaranteed insurance premium reductions
In the image showing unsafe sawing on a coworker’s back, what training message should be emphasized?
Ignore PPE because it slows tasks
Trust improvisation over proper setup
Never use a person as a work surface
Always saw faster to finish sooner
What business model do 'No win, No fee' lawyers typically offer to injured workers?
Clients pay a fixed fee regardless of outcome
Clients pre-pay full trial costs upfront
Clients pay only if the case succeeds
Clients must reimburse the employer’s legal team
Which outcome can follow proven, deliberate safety violations by management?
Criminal offence charges and potential jail time
Mandatory company rebranding and new logo
Automatic union membership for supervisors
Permanent closure of all national offices
Which statement best explains why global workplace fatality rates vary widely across countries, as suggested by the world map of H&S performance?
Similar laws but identical enforcement everywhere
Uniform training standards mandated worldwide
Different laws and enforcement effectiveness across countries
Equal industrial risks and identical workforce profiles
A company buys safety equipment and trains staff to use it. Which framing aligns with the material's view on H&S spending?
Short‑term cost that yields long‑term savings
Pure expense with no financial return
Regulatory burden that reduces safety outcomes
Ethical choice that always increases prices forever
What is a direct business benefit of treating H&S as an investment rather than just a cost?
Lower staff turnover and reduced long‑run costs
Higher turnover and rising recruitment expenses
Reduced morale causing productivity to decline
More accidents leading to insurance premiums rising
A firm relocates manufacturing to a country with weakly enforced H&S laws. What immediate advantage is the firm likely seeking?
Lower prices through reduced compliance costs
Improved brand image and public confidence
Stronger regulation increasing operating costs
Better worker protections and higher wages
Why can relocating to countries with low H&S standards be counter‑productive for firms?
Supply chains become legally impossible to manage
Workers inevitably strike and shut plants
Governments always ban imported goods
Public perceptions can hurt sales and trust
Which ethical consideration is highlighted regarding national H&S systems?
Fatality rates are uniform across the globe
Enforcement does not influence safety outcomes
All nations strictly enforce identical safety codes
Countries differ in laws and enforcement success
Which book highlighted poor health and safety conditions in sweatshops supplying Western brands in the late 1990s?
Silent Spring by Carson
Fast Food Nation by Schlosser
The Big Short by Lewis
No Logo by Naomi Klein
In the described export zone, what practice was used to reduce the number of mothers on payroll?
Promoting longer maternity leave
Firing women in mid‑twenties
Offering childcare stipends
Extending flexible shift options
What living arrangement was reported for teenage workers in Cavite dormitories?
Crowded concrete room
Private shared apartment
Company‑funded hotel stay
Family housing near factory
Which consequence did workers face for refusing required overtime at the Philips contractor facility?
Dismissal as punishment
Temporary pay docking
Minor written warning
Shift reassignment only
Identify a likely safety infrastructure failure that can worsen garment factory fires like the 2012 Dhaka event.
Redundant sprinklers installed
Locked or blocked exits
Nonflammable materials used
Extra fire drills weekly
How might revelations about sweatshop conditions influence public perception of top brands?
Decrease trust and reputation
Increase admiration for efficiency
No change to consumer views
Boost perceptions of innovation
Which combination best characterizes work in the zone described by Klein?
High intensity, insecure jobs
Low stress, stable jobs
Moderate pace, secure jobs
Flexible hours, protected jobs
Which example from the quotes illustrates the global supply chain link to famous companies?
Government offices near factory
Community markets selling produce
Local brands advertised on TV
Nike shoes visible in fenced yard
Which factor most directly trapped workers during the Dhaka factory fire?
Lack of fire extinguishers
Blocked stairwells and few exits
Poor ventilation systems
Overcrowded production floors
Delayed external firefighting
What immediate cause started the disaster timeline described?
Lightning strike through roof
Fire ignited on ground floor
Explosion in boiler room
Short circuit on upper floors
Chemical spill near exits
Which safety measure would have most reduced deaths in this incident?
Extended shift breaks for workers
Higher wages for sewing operators
Adequate emergency exits and alarms
Routine equipment maintenance schedules
More production supervisors on floor
Investigations found management had ignored warnings. What broader outcome followed?
Reduction of local media coverage
End to building inspections nationwide
International scrutiny of safety standards
Ban on garment exports globally
Immediate factory reopening approvals
Which practice aligns with lessons learned for preventing similar tragedies?
Annual fashion brand audits only
Recruiting more sales marketing staff
Regular safety inspections and code compliance
Increasing garment order volumes
Adding surveillance cameras on all floors
Workers who escaped used risky methods because training was lacking. Which action illustrates this?
Staying near elevators for rescue
Jumping from windows or using ropes
Waiting for sprinklers to activate
Following posted earthquake procedures
Sheltering under worktables
Which safety issue most directly trapped workers during the Tazreen Fashions factory fire?
No fire extinguishers available
Unmarked exits and locked doors
Poor lighting in production areas
Faulty sewing machines overheating
What is the most immediate impact when employees lack emergency training in a factory fire?
Increased absenteeism the next week
Delayed evacuation and fatal confusion
Higher equipment repair costs
Reduced product quality during crises
Which set of actions best reflects key workplace safety lessons from the 2012 Dhaka garment factory fire?
Hire more supervisors, reduce breaks, limit visitor access
Conduct regular drills, ensure clear exits, maintain alarms
Install brighter lights, extend shifts, restrict phone use
Increase production quotas, add security guards, lock exits
Which federal agency adjudicates disputes over union activism and unfair labor practices in U.S. workplaces?
Department of Labor Wage Division
National Labor Relations Board
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
A judge ruled a Starbucks employee was fired illegally for engaging in which protected workplace activity?
Posting on social media
Requesting unpaid leave time
Organizing union activities
Filing a harassment complaint
When a worker is reinstated with back pay, what does the employer typically have to provide?
A promotion and new title
Wages owed for missed work
Paid training sessions
Future bonuses only
What term describes an employer’s hostile motive when disciplining a worker for union support?
Managerial prerogative
Acted with animus
Constructive dismissal
Operational necessity
Which union group has organized Starbucks workers and reported dozens of illegal firings tied to activism?
Service Employees International Union
Starbucks Workers United
Actors Equity Association
Teamsters Local 9
Union representation petitions increased by roughly what percentage in fiscal year 2022 compared to 2021?
35 percent increase
19 percent increase
75 percent increase
53 percent increase
What workplace issues are commonly addressed by unions forming during the recent surge?
Overtime scheduling only
Wages, benefits, and health concerns
Dress code changes only
Parking space assignments
If an employer is named for minimum wage violations, which outcome most likely follows?
Public recognition award
Temporary tax exemptions
Financial penalties and arrears
Mandatory volunteer hours
Which statement best reflects workers’ claims at some Starbucks stores supportive of unionization?
They are underpaid and poorly treated
They are overpaid and overtrained
They receive guaranteed promotions
They oppose health and safety rules
An NLRB memo mentioned a vote by dancers to join a union representing stage professionals. Which union was referenced?
United Auto Workers
Actors Equity Association
International Longshoremen
National Writers Union
