ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+.
four-fifths rule
rule of thumb that provides (or shows) evidence of potential discrimination if an organization's hiring
rate for a minority group is less than four-fifths the hiring rate of the majority group
occupational safety and health act (OSHA)
US law authorizing the federal government to establish and enforce occupational safety and health
standards for all places of employment engaging in interstate commerce
general duty clause
each employer has a general duty to furnish each employee a place of employment free from
recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm
specific duty clause
employers must keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses
employee rights under OSHA
employees have the right to:
1. request an inspection
2. have a representative present at an inspection
3. have dangerous substances identified
4. be promptly informed about exposure to hazards and be given access to accurate records regarding
exposure
5. have employer violations posted at the work site
job hazard analysis technique
safety promotion technique that involved breaking a job into basic elements, then rating each element
for its potential for harm or injury
technic of operations review
method of promoting safety by determining which specific element of a job led to a past accident
group
two or more freely interacting individuals who share norms and goals and have a common identity
-usually accomplish more than individuals
formal group
assigned by organizations or their managers to accomplish specific goals
-fulfills organization and individuals functions
informal group
AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+.
four-fifths rule
rule of thumb that provides (or shows) evidence of potential discrimination if an organization's hiring
rate for a minority group is less than four-fifths the hiring rate of the majority group
occupational safety and health act (OSHA)
US law authorizing the federal government to establish and enforce occupational safety and health
standards for all places of employment engaging in interstate commerce
general duty clause
each employer has a general duty to furnish each employee a place of employment free from
recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm
specific duty clause
employers must keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses
employee rights under OSHA
employees have the right to:
1. request an inspection
2. have a representative present at an inspection
3. have dangerous substances identified
4. be promptly informed about exposure to hazards and be given access to accurate records regarding
exposure
5. have employer violations posted at the work site
job hazard analysis technique
safety promotion technique that involved breaking a job into basic elements, then rating each element
for its potential for harm or injury
technic of operations review
method of promoting safety by determining which specific element of a job led to a past accident
group
two or more freely interacting individuals who share norms and goals and have a common identity
-usually accomplish more than individuals
formal group
assigned by organizations or their managers to accomplish specific goals
-fulfills organization and individuals functions
informal group
