Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Hazards Quiz

Industrial Hygiene Overview

• Industrial Hygiene encompasses the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards to prevent occupational illnesses and injuries.

Occupational Hazards Classification

• Occupational Hazards are classified into three categories: Chemical, Physical, and Biological.

Definition of Workplace

• The term 'Workplace' includes not only traditional offices and factories but also construction sites, farms, and any other location where work is performed.

Definition of Worker

• The term 'Worker' refers to anyone who performs work-related activities, including employees, contractors, and volunteers.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes items such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, and earplugs that are worn to protect workers from workplace hazards.

Factors Causing Sickness or Discomfort

• The term 'Stressors' is used to describe factors that can cause sickness or discomfort in workers, such as noise, vibration, and extreme temperatures.

Industrial Hygiene Goals

• Industrial Hygiene aims to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards to prevent occupational illnesses and injuries, and to promote a healthy and safe work environment.