A Strip Mining Company in the Western U

question 98

Multiple Choice

A strip mining company in the Western U.S.has accident and fatality rates much higher than its peers in the industry.If you were hired by this company as its HR safety specialist,what would be the first thing you would suspect as the most basic underlying cause of a poor safety record?

• A) inadequate safety policies, discipline practices and recordkeeping
• B) poor safety training and communication.
• C) lack of commitment by top management to safety.
• D) ineffective safety committees.

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Managers

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