Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 11: Workplace Health and Safety

Workplace Health and Safety


1.	Which of the following is not a major factor influencing a person's health?
		A)	diet
		B)	work
		C)	exercise
		D)	rest


2.	What is a diagram that shows how to achieve a balanced diet?
		A)	Food Guide Pyramid
		B)	Four Squares Guide
		C)	Balanced Health Chart
		D)	Nutritional Guide


3.	What is a benefit of exercise?
		A)	increased strength and endurance
		B)	increased mental alertness
		C)	reduced tension and anxiety
		D)	all of the above


4.	Which of the following describes people who are sedentary?
		A)	they spend most of the day complaining about their jobs
		B)	they are depressed
		C)	they spend much of their time sitting
		D)	they resist preparing for emergencies


5.	What is characteristic of people who eat a healthy diet?
		A)	they eat less than people who eat junk food
		B)	they eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
		C)	they eat foods high in oil and sweets
		D)	they do not need to exercise


6.	How much exercise do health professionals say is necessary in order to reap the benefits of exercise?
		A)	at least 20 minutes every day
		B)	at least 30 minutes three times a week
		C)	at least 20 minutes three times a week
		D)	at least five hours each week


7.	What should you do if you have trouble sleeping?
		A)	stop exercising
		B)	drink a cola before bed
		C)	eat chocolate before bed
		D)	go to bed at the same time every night


8.	What is the branch of laws that governs disagreements between individuals?
		A)	criminal law
		B)	felony law
		C)	civil law
		D)	summons


9.	What is a technique that can help you cope with stress?
		A)	deep breathing
		B)	visualizing a calm place
		C)	taking a time-out
		D)	all of the above


10.	Of which governmental department is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration a branch?
		A)	U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
		B)	Bureau of Labor Statistics
		C)	U.S. Department of Labor
		D)	Environmental Protection Agency


11.	Whose responsibility is it to maintain a safe workplace?
		A)	employer
		B)	employee
		C)	government
		D)	all of the above


12.	What does ABC stand for in relation to prioritizing in a medical emergency?
		A)	Airway, Breathing, Circulation
		B)	Ask Before Confronting
		C)	Aid, Breath, Clean
		D)	Always Be Careful


13.	Which of the following is not a precaution to take if fire breaks out in the workplace?
		A)	leave the building immediately
		B)	stay where you are and call for help
		C)	take the stairs rather than the elevator
		D)	if your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll to put the flames out


14.	What is the best way to protect yourself if a tornado is threatening?
		A)	leave the building and move to an open area
		B)	lie down on the floor
		C)	go indoors and stay away from windows
		D)	all of the above


15.	What are secretaries who type a great deal at a great risk of developing?
		A)	ergonomics
		B)	workers' compensation
		C)	typist's wrist
		D)	repetitive stress injuries