A Nurse Has Noticed That the Average Age of the Workers

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse has noticed that the average age of the workers in a factory is starting to increase. In anticipation of the needs of this population of workers, which program would likely be effective in keeping these workers safe?

• A)Beginning a fitness program for workers to build muscle, flexibility, and balance
• B)Reducing hours
• C)Decreasing lighting and frightening noises
• D)Implementing an early retirement program

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Definitions:

Pounds of Material

A measure of the quantity of material, often used in manufacturing, expressed in pounds.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain amount of goods, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Direct Labor

Direct labor refers to the wages and salaries paid to employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Standard Labor Cost

The predetermined cost of labor that is expected for manufacturing a product or performing a service, used for budgeting and performance evaluation purposes.