For Prof. Goodman Only

Construction Safety Week IV

Course Text: Construction Safety and the OSHA Standards by David L. Goestch (2010)

Please use APA formatting with all responses to include in-text citations and reference

for each response. 100% original, non-plagiarized responses.

1. Explain how workers’ compensation can sometimes result in people abusing the system? Describe cautionary flags that could raise suspicion of workers’ compensation fraud.

Identify and explain a past case of workers’ compensation fraud. What were the results?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.

2. Explain the rationale for workers’ compensation. What are the objectives of workers’ compensation? Who is covered by this program, and how does it attempt to help prevent

future accidents?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.

3. Summarize some of the problems that are associated with workers’ compensation. What types of actions are workers’ compensation reform movements likely to recommend in

the future?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.

4. Based on the findings of a compliance officer’s workplace inspections, OSHA is empowered to issue citations and penalties. Compare and contrast the four different types

of citations that can be issued. How are they different from each other?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.

5. Briefly explain the mission of the OSH Act. What is the rationale behind the Act?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.