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Senior Professional in Human Resources (Page 20 )

Updated On: 5-Mar-2026
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 grants employees the right to do all of the following except which one?

  1. Be advised of potential safety hazards.
  2. Speak privately to an OSHA inspector during an inspection.
  3. Observe the employer when measuring and monitoring workplace hazards.
  4. View detailed reports of all workplace accidents.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Answer option D is correct. Employees have the right to review accident reports without information that identifies the employees involved in the accident. See Chapter 8 for more information.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several acts of congress, laws, and regulations that address risks in the workplace. Which of the following laws was the first to establish consistent safety standards for workers?

  1. USA Patriot Act
  2. Mine Safety and Health Act
  3. Occupational Safety and Health Act
  4. Homeland Security Act

Answer(s): C


Reference:

PHR Exam prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter 8: Risk Management. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1- 586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



As an HR Professional you should be familiar with OSHA forms for maintaining employee records. OSHA form 301 is used to document the incident that caused the work-related injury or illness. How long is an organization required to keep the form on record?

  1. One year from the date of the incident
  2. 90 days following the year of the incident
  3. Five years following the year of the incident
  4. Three years following the year of the incident

Answer(s): C


Reference:

PHR Exam prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter 8: Risk Management. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1- 586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



Lucas has asked his manager to take time off from work because of a holiday his religion celebrates. Fran agrees but tells Lucas that he will be inspecting his project work to ensure that the work is accurate and not suffering because of the requested time off. This is an example of what?

  1. Perpetuating past discrimination
  2. Religious persecution in the workforce
  3. Disparate treatment
  4. Quality control

Answer(s): C


Reference:

PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Four:
Workforce Planning and Employment. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



One type of risk, HR Professionals must be aware of and combat is job stress. Which of the
following is the best definition of job stress?

  1. Stress is the degree of physical, emotional, and mental strain upon a worker from the demands and constraints of employment.
  2. Stress is the lack of exercise, sleep, and good diet combined with work demands that are beyond the scope of a person's capabilities.
  3. Stress is a harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when the requirements of the job don't match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.
  4. Stress is pressure from requirements in a workplace that are beyond the scope of job satisfaction.

Answer(s): C


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-
5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



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