Which of the Following Is True of Age, Accidents, and Injuries

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of age, accidents, and injuries at work?

• A) Younger employees are more likely to be injured at work.
• B) There is no relationship between age and accidents or injuries at work.
• C) Older employees are more likely to be injured at work.
• D) Proper training and supervision does not reduce the rate of accidents and injury at work.

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