Thermo is a plastic supply and custom fabrication company. Thermo serves clients in the medical, solar, and semiconductor industries by making acrylic and polycarbonate sheets, tubes, and rods. The company employs approximately 500 workers at its facility in Ohio. Safety is a top priority at Thermo, and supervisors are required to conduct daily inspections of all equipment. Recently, three workers were seriously injured by a large press used to mold plastic parts. The workers spent time in the hospital for hand injuries, and they are currently recuperating at home. As a result, top management is evaluating all aspects of safety at the facility to determine what changes need to be made.
Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to Thermo's decision to minimize unsafe acts at the facility?
◦ What is the current level of employee involvement in designing Thermos' safety program?
◦ How are Thermo employees rewarded or praised for adhering to safety rules and procedures?
◦ How are employee safety suggestions and complaints currently handled by Thermo managers?
◦ Have Thermo managers trained employees in the use of the company's mechanical security system?
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