18. Why does health and safety concern managers and
supervisors?
a. because customer service as well as safety is extremely
important
b. because of global competition
c. because cutting costs is essential
d. because occupational health and safety accidents are numerous
and costly
19. Which of the following is a factor that causes an occupational
illness?
a. stove burns
b. fracture (workplace accident)
c. inhalation of fumes
d. back injury
20. Which of the following is a factor that causes an occupational
injury?
a. chemical exposure
b. fracture (workplace accident)
c. inhalation of fumes
d. stress
21. Which of the following is an occupational injury?
a. chemical exposure
b. fracture (workplace accident)
c. inhalation of fumes
d. stress
22. Which of the following is an occupational illness?
a. chemical burns
b. leg fracture
c. inhalation of asbestos
d. cumulative trauma disorders
23. In all jurisdictions, to whom are employers required to report
any accidents that cause injuries or diseases?
a. the Occupational Health and Safety officer
b. the company doctor
c. local health officials
d. the Workers’ Compensation Board
18. d. because occupational health and safety accidents are numerous and costly and it can affect the cost of the business ans the overall business.
19. c. inhalation of fumes. Occupational illness occurs due to exposure in workplace which affects the normal physiology mechanism of an individual.
20. b. fracture (workplace accident). Others are not injury but are examples of illness.
21. b. fracture (workplace accident). Others are not injury but are examples of illness.
22. c. inhalation of asbestos. others are examples of injury.
23. d. the Workers’ Compensation Board. It is an isurance programme looking upon the injured in workplace.
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