16-1. What is the difference between the objectives of workers’ compensation and the objectives of OSHA?

16-2. What kinds of policies do you think would work best to prevent workplace violence?

16-3. Do you think that OSHA standards for combustible dust are needed? Why or why not?

16-4. If a job is potentially hazardous to the fetus of a pregnant employee, should it be legal for the company to restrict the job to men?

16-5. How could genetic testing be used to discriminate?

16-6. How can managers use the organization’s reward system to encourage workplace safety?

16-7. Do you think that wellness programs are worth their cost to a company? Explain.

16-8. It was argued in this chapter that an empowerment approach to improving safety could yield positive results. The operation of consultative safety teams including employees was used as an example. However, a participative approach to safety improvement means employee time away from other duties and decreased productivity. Do you think the trade-off may be worth it? Why or why not?

16-9. One of your colleagues argues that domestic violence isn’t a concern of the business. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

16-10. Do you think social media is a useful way for offering a wellness program? Why or why not? What major characteristics do you think a social media–based wellness program should have?