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:

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational statute of US labor law which guarantees the rights of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes.

Strikes

Work stoppages initiated by employees to protest against poor working conditions, low pay, or other labor issues.

Federal Mediation

A dispute resolution process involving a neutral third party, often offered by the government, to assist in reaching a voluntary, negotiated resolution between parties in conflict.

Arbitration Hearing

An arbitration hearing is a private process where a dispute is resolved by one or more neutral third parties, known as arbitrators, instead of by a court.