Part I. After reading Chapters 8, 9 10 & 11 please answer the following questions. (26 points)

Explain the rationale for investigating accidents. [3 points]
What role should the safety and health professional play in the conduct of an accident investigation? [3 points]
List and differentiate among the three categories of witnesses to an accident. [3 points]
Briefly explain the concept of strict liability in tort. [3 points]
What are two purposes of the Consumer Product Safety Act? [3 points]
Explain the reporting requirements component of the Community Right-to-Know Act. [3 points]
What are the four main parts of OSHAs recommended worksite analysis program for ergonomics? [4 points]
Give specific steps that can be taken by managers to help reduce workplace stress. [4 points]
Part II. Research the following workplace health and safety issues. Make sure to cite your sources in APA style. (14 points)

What are OSHA standards? Does the Occupational Safety and Health Act cover all employers? [2 points]
What training does OSHA require? [2 points]
What is the process for OSHA inspections? What are some effective practices for dealing with an OSHA inspection? [2 points]
What types of violations does OSHA treat, and what are their associated penalties? [2 points]
Are employers required to have a first aid kit, and if so, what items must it include? [2 points]
I have been tasked with lowering accident rates, but I have no budget to train employees. What should I do? [2 points]
What steps should an employee take when an employee sustains a work injury and is bleeding? [2 points]

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