Unit 1 Safety Management assessment

  

QUESTION 1

Communications can be classified via four methods. Which of the following is NOT one of these methods?

  

Listening

 

Verbal

 

Nonverbal

 

Written

 

QUESTION 2

Continuous Improvement is a process of the safety management system that emphasizes the contributions people make to __________ and permanent solutions to problems.

  

short-range

 

medium-range

 

long-range

 

External

QUESTION 3

__________ is any condition in the workplace that, by itself or by interacting with other variables, could cause death, injuries, property damage, or other losses.

  

A   hazard

 

An   accident

 

An   oversight

 

A   miscalculation

 

QUESTION 4

What form of communication is best to use in the majority of situations that will arise on the job?

  

Filter   free interaction

 

One-on-one,   positive reinforcement

 

Oral,   then written, followed by feedback

 

One-on-one   and face-to-face

QUESTION 5

In the discussion on "Communication Filters," the author of your textbook lists three of the most common filters. Which of the following is NOT one of these filters?

  

Knowledge

 

Bias

 

Mood

 

Feedback

QUESTION 6

A __________ environment does not exist.

  

healthy

 

clean

 

zero-risk

 

noisy

 

QUESTION 7

Which of the following are NOT included in the hidden costs of accidents?

  

Lost   time by supervision

 

Medical   and compensation insurance costs

 

Costs   of breaking in a new worker

 

Damages   to tools and equipment

QUESTION 8

Safety and health efforts should be __________, budgeted, measured, and evaluated.

  

fixed

 

complex

 

planned

 

motivation

 

QUESTION 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine elements of a safety management system?

  

Management   leadership and commitment

 

Analyzing   the work and the workplace periodically

 

Hazard   recognition, evaluation, and control

 

Training   and orientation

QUESTION 10

Most safety experts agree that most mishaps in the workplace involve human errors of __________ or commission.

  

planning

 

omission

 

involvement

 

Attitude

QUESTION 11

Safety costs money, and many managers refuse to invest their money on something that produces no profits. How would you go about convincing your manager he or she is wrong? Give an example of your proof. (Minimum of 200 words)