Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Accidents and Safety

question 60

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) A severity rate indicates how frequently accidents occur in an organization.
• C) Intentional negligence to wear prescribed safety equipment is a frequent cause of accidents.
• D) All kinds of injuries are used in determining the severity rate in an organizational accident.

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Definitions:

Lubricating Film

A thin layer of liquid or substance applied to surfaces to minimize friction and wear, commonly found in mechanical systems, joints, and tissues.

Smooth Surface

A surface with an even and uninterrupted texture, free of noticeable bumps, ridges, or indentations.

Synovial Fluid

A viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints that reduces friction between articular cartilages during movement.

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, often resulting in the generation of heat.