Q1. Describe the three major portions of the typical dose-response curve. Indicate which portion of the curve is most significant from an occupational safety and health perspective and explain why.

Q2. Industrial hygiene sampling has indicated that employees are being exposed to noise at levels which exceed the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). Identify the hierarchy of controls that should be considered and give a specific example of each control for this situation.

Q3. List three common ergonomic risk factors that may be present within the workplace.

Q4. Identify two negative effects associated with safety incentive programs which are based solely upon the avoidance of injury.

Q5. The primary reason for investigating workplace accidents is to prevent their recurrence. Provide two other reasons for employers to investigate accidents.

Q6. Name the four types of workplace violence discussed in this course and identify which type results in the most homicides.

Q7. Explain what is meant by workers' compensation being described as a "no-fault" system.