Risk Management Chapter 15

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Questions and Answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Negligent hiring = Hiring someone without adequate background checks Negligent retention = Keeping an employee despite known issues Criminal background check = A review of someone's criminal record Restitution = Compensation for loss or damage

Match the individuals with their consequences:

Jerry = No formal charges proven Sam = Spent three days in jail Greg = Explained the situation to tenants Tenants = Suffered losses from thefts

Match the following events with their timelines:

Sam's theft of services conviction = A year and a half ago The apartment thefts = Right after Sam was hired Sam's check fraud conviction = Three months ago Greg's background check on Sam = Two years after hiring Sam

Match the following workplace safety regulations with their descriptions:

OSHA regulations = Require first aid kits in the workplace Safety inspection = Offered by a police agency or insurance company to spot issues Employee handbook = Covers discrimination and unacceptable behavior Building codes = Regulate remodeling activities Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their relevance to employee safety:

Requesting a certificate of insurance = Ensures independent contractors have adequate coverage Training in first aid = At least one person must be trained in many workplaces Keeping track of repairs = Helps protect landlords from safety claim issues Retrofitting = Remodeling to withstand earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following responsibilities of a manager:

Hiring an independent contractor = Request a certificate of insurance Emergency procedures manual = Outlines steps to take in various emergencies Training for security staff = Involves instructions on detaining shoplifters Discrimination policy = Included in employee handbooks for safety Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about employee injuries:

A tenant not trained for fires = Should be informed of smoke detectors Injuring a coworker = Relates to known dangers at the time of hiring Liability concerns = Stemming from unaddressed safety issues Training fire extinguishers = Not necessary for every employee Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their implications on safety:

Different managers’ instructions = May vary on detaining suspected shoplifters OSHA regulations on first aid = Imply workplace safety standards Building codes = Directly regulate construction and remodeling Emergency procedures = Critical for managing workplace safety emergencies Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Negligent Hiring

Occurs when an employer hires an individual without conducting proper background checks, leading to harm caused by the employee.

Negligent Retention

Occurs when an employer continues employing an individual despite knowledge of their misconduct, which leads to harm.

Importance of Background Checks

A thorough background check is crucial before hiring an employee to identify any potential risks.

Unfounded Belief affecting Investigation

A reasonable belief that someone is responsible for a crime, even if unfounded, might make an employer liable if it prevents further investigation.