Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Accidents and Safety

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding accidents and safety in the workplace?

• A)It has been estimated that unsafe personal acts cause as much as 65 percent of organizational accidents.
• B)The severity rate indicates how frequently accidents occur in an organization.
• C)Intentional neglect to wear prescribed safety equipment is a frequent cause of accidents.
• D)All kinds of injuries are used in determining the severity rate.

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Definitions:

Unreliable

Describes something or someone that cannot be depended upon; opposite of reliable.

Semivariable Costs

Costs that contain both fixed and variable components and change in proportion to activity levels, but not as directly as variable costs.

Direct Costs

Expenses that can be directly traced to producing specific goods or services, such as materials and labor.

Indirect Costs

Costs that are not directly attributable to a specific project, product, or activity but are necessary for the general operation of a business.