ASP Domain 9: Law and Ethics Welcome to your ASP Domain 9: Law and Ethics 1. ASP: Law and Ethics Under the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 'OSHA', an employer is required to: Provide training in multiple languages if necessary. Guarantee a workplace free from recognized hazards. Ensure that all machinery is painted yellow. Post OSHA citations near the employee breakroom. None 2. ASP: Law and Ethics In the context of safety legislation, the term "feasible" most often means: Technologically possible without considering cost. Capable of being done after considering cost, technology, and time. Only applicable to large corporations with substantial resources. A solution that can be implemented immediately, regardless of cost. None 3. ASP: Law and Ethics When a safety professional discovers an unethical practice within their organization, the FIRST step they should take is to: Resign from their position. Document the practice in detail. Immediately report the issue to the media. Confront the individual involved in the practice. None 4. ASP: Law and Ethics Which of the following best describes the principle of "due diligence" in the context of safety management? Taking all reasonable precautions, under the particular circumstances, to prevent incidents or injuries. Ensuring that all employees are insured against workplace accidents. Meeting minimum legal safety standards. Conducting annual safety training sessions. None 5. ASP: Law and Ethics The concept of "strict liability" in the context of product safety means: The manufacturer is responsible only if they were negligent. The manufacturer is responsible for any damage caused by a defective product, regardless of fault or negligence. The user assumes all risks associated with the use of the product. The product must be 100% safe for all potential uses. None 6. ASP: Law and Ethics An employer's refusal to correct a known safety violation could be categorized as: An insignificant oversight. A willful violation. An acceptable risk. A de minimis violation. None 7. ASP: Law and Ethics Ethical decision-making in the field of safety often requires balancing: Speed and efficiency in production. Legal obligations and the well-being of employees. Personal beliefs and corporate policies. Cost of safety measures and company profits. None 8. ASP: Law and Ethics When an organization's safety policies are stricter than regulatory requirements, this is an example of: Compliance. Minimum compliance. Best practice. Regulatory infringement. None 9. ASP: Law and Ethics The principle of "stop work authority" empowers employees to: Cease work when a safety hazard is identified until it is addressed. Change work procedures without consulting management. Ignore safety protocols if they interfere with productivity. Work unsupervised in potentially hazardous areas. None 10. ASP: Law and Ethics The legal concept of "negligence" in the context of workplace safety refers to: A deliberate act to cause harm. Failing to act with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances. Adhering strictly to job duties without considering safety. The employee's responsibility to avoid accidents. None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
