SPHR Questions - Part 111

1. Which of the following Acts provides workers compensation benefits for maritime workers whose injuries occur on the navigable waters of the United States or on piers, docks, or terminals?

A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
B) Black Lung Benefits Act
C) Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
D) Drug-Free Workplace Act



2. A key consideration for courts in cases involving workplace searches is which of the following?

A) Whether the employee had a reasonable expectation of privacy
B) Whether the employer had a policy regarding workplace searches
C) How the employer handled similar situations in the past
D) The specific laws of the state where the employer is conducting business



3. Which of the following Acts provides compensation for employees and contractors of the Department of Energy who were subjected to excessive radiation while producing and testing nuclear weapons?

A) Drug-Free Workplace Act
B) Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
C) Fair Labor Standards Act
D) Federal Employees Compensation Act



4. The company receptionist has always been cheerful and warm when greeting customers and has taken the initiative to do what needed to be done without waiting to be told. She has always kept the front desk tidy and presentable for visitors. Over the last few weeks, the receptionist has become moody and called in sick several times complaining of headaches, and the reception area looks disorganized all the time. This receptionist is showing classic signs of which of the following?

A) Substance abuse
B) Job dissatisfaction
C) Stress
D) SARS



5. Which of the following standards establishes permissible noise levels for the workplace?

A) Personal Protective Equipment
B) Medical Services and First Aid
C) Hazard Communication Standard
D) Occupational Noise Exposure