Engineering Ethics and Safety Quiz
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What is the approximate annual cost of work-related accidents in the USA?

  • $600 billion (correct)
  • $150 million
  • $200 million
  • $500 billion

    • Why may statistics on work-related illnesses be incorrect?

  • Difficulty establishing job-related illness
  • Reluctancy of workers to report illness
  • Physicians fail to recognize the illness as job-related
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the role of engineers in preventing unsafe situations?

  • Report work-related accidents to authorities
  • Advocate for increased safety regulations
  • Identify hazards during designs and eliminate/reduce them (correct)
  • Implement safety protocols after accidents occur

    • What is the main reason for an increase in accidental deaths among the older population?

    <p>Technological changes leading to more accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total annual cost of lost wages, medical expenses, and other indirect costs associated with work-related accidents in the USA?

    <p>More than $150 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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