Wellness Workplace Wellness 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)?
- To provide confidential counseling and support services for employees facing personal or work-related challenges (Correct answer)
- To manage employee payroll and benefits
- To conduct performance reviews
- To assign workplace safety officers
Correct answer: To provide confidential counseling and support services for employees facing personal or work-related challenges
EAPs offer confidential, short-term counseling and referral services to help employees address personal problems affecting their well-being and work performance.
Question 2: What does 'work-life balance' mean in the context of wellness?
- Maintaining a healthy equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal life (Correct answer)
- Working as many hours as possible
- Keeping personal life completely separate from work
- Achieving equal pay for equal work
Correct answer: Maintaining a healthy equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal life
Work-life balance refers to the degree to which a person can equally prioritize career demands and personal life, supporting overall health and well-being.
Question 3: What standing desk interval is commonly recommended to reduce prolonged sitting?
- Alternating sitting and standing every 30–60 minutes (Correct answer)
- Standing for 8 hours straight
- Sitting all day with one 10-minute standing break
- Standing only during meetings
Correct answer: Alternating sitting and standing every 30–60 minutes
Experts recommend alternating between sitting and standing every 30–60 minutes to break up sedentary time and reduce musculoskeletal discomfort.
Question 4: Which organization sets and enforces workplace safety and health regulations in the US?
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (Correct answer)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Department of Labor (DOL) only
Correct answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards in the United States.
Question 5: What is 'job strain' in occupational wellness?
- A combination of high psychological demands and low job control that increases stress and health risks (Correct answer)
- Physical muscle strain from manual labor only
- Eye strain from computer use
- Strain caused by commuting long distances
Correct answer: A combination of high psychological demands and low job control that increases stress and health risks
Job strain occurs when workers face high psychological demands with little control over their work, and research links it to cardiovascular disease and poor mental health.
Question 6: What is the benefit of microbreaks during the workday?
- They reduce fatigue, improve focus, and prevent repetitive strain injuries (Correct answer)
- They increase total hours worked
- They reduce the need for annual leave
- They replace the need for ergonomic equipment
Correct answer: They reduce fatigue, improve focus, and prevent repetitive strain injuries
Microbreaks — short, frequent pauses of 1–5 minutes — have been shown to reduce fatigue, mental strain, and musculoskeletal discomfort during prolonged work sessions.
Wellness Workplace Wellness 2
What is the purpose of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)?