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)