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1. When can injured workers sue their employers? 2. Is proof of the manager’s knowledge of the action necessary when the action violates a law with “strict liability” penalty provisions? 3. What extra risks do government contractors face from violations of federal safety rules?

What is the purpose of ranking hazards by risk? What types of negligence liability does a company assume when it takes on a contractor role inside a workplace, such as by repairing equipment or providing specialized mechanical service?

What are the seven key steps in the S/H/E auditing process? a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

Name the three major areas where hazardous conditions can be either eliminated or controlled and give an example of each. a. b. c.

As companies expand their auditing programs overseas, what types of considerations will they have to address? a. Diverse local regulatory systems b. Travel and logistical requirements c. Language and cultural barriers d. Different levels of company ownership and control e. All of the above

In staffing their audit program team, companies should choose which combination of individuals? a. Facility manager, process or safety engineer, attorney, and an analytic chemist b. Process safety engineer, internal auditor, industrial hygienist, and an outside consultant c. Full-time audit program manager, attorney, analytic chemist, and an internal auditor d. Varies from company to company

Which department of a company is usually involved in the initial development of the audit program and plays a central role in developing the audit reporting process? a. Internal audit department b. Production/operations department c. Legal department d. Regulatory affairs department

List six of the nine company objectives in establishing S/H/E auditing programs. a. b. c. d. e. f.

Name and briefly discuss the five criteria companies can use to define the scope and focus of an audit. a. b. c. d. e.

1. Under quid pro quo of workers’ compensation law, what were employers required to accept? 2. What federal act provides a major source of funding for the retraining and rehabilitation of workers? 3. What are two factors that prompt compensation litigation?