Occupational Health and Safety Leadership Quiz

Which theory of motivation suggests that behavior is motivated by internal intentions and goals serve as antecedents to behavior?

Goal-setting theory

In the context of safety behavior, what type of motivation is rooted in instrumental reasons for acting?

Extrinsic motivation

What is the key factor for effective goal setting, as mentioned in the text?

Specificity of goals

Which type of extrinsic motivation reflects engaging in actions that align with one's sense of identity?

Integrated regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with better safety outcomes across industries and countries, as per the text?

Positive safety climate Signup and view all the answers

What does the ABC Model, mentioned in the text, stand for in the context of reinforcement theory?

Antecedent Behavior Consequence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of this chapter, as indicated in the text?

Motivation and opportunity for safety behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does self-determination theory propose as a key factor in motivation?

Variety of motivations Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of active safety leadership in promoting safety outcomes, according to the text?

Associated with better safety records and positive safety outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What must be in place in conjunction with ability and motivation to ensure resources and organizational support for safety behavior?

Opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the extent of safety compliance?

Following safety rules and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is safety participation about?

Proactively engaging to improve safety Signup and view all the answers

What does safety performance entail?

Ability × Motivation × Opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred type of safety program?

Engineering Interventions Signup and view all the answers

What are safety behaviours?

Behaviors leading to safe performance of a particular job Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of safety climate and full range safety leadership in enhancing safety at work?

Enhancing safety at work Signup and view all the answers

What do OHS management systems help organizations promote?

Workplace safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of administrative interventions?

Modify procedures and exposure in the work environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of engineering interventions?

Change physical environment to reduce hazard exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of understanding safety behavior in workplaces?

Striving to make work safer and healthier Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of transformational leadership?

Inspiring followers to transcend their own self-interests for the good of the organization Signup and view all the answers

Which element is included in an OHSMS manual and procedures?

Training system Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of OHS policies in OHSMS?

Core role in OHSMS Signup and view all the answers

What does the OHSMS standard CSA-Z1000-14 guide organizations toward?

Effective OHSMS Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the plan-do-check-act continuous quality improvement model for OHSMS?

Consider hazards and risks, legal requirements, and OH&S goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an OHS policy in an organization?

Outline purpose of program and define involvement and responsibilities of all employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of leaders in an OHSMS?

Prioritizing, integrating, and communicating safety and commitment to safety Signup and view all the answers

What does an effective OH&S policy need to be?

Written and signed by CEO or president of organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of individualized consideration in transformational leadership?

Giving personal attention, treating each employee individually, coaching, advising Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of the OHSMS standard CSA-Z1000-14?

Continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers