Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Policy and Planning
24 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What percentage of accidents in industries are due to mechanical hazards?

  • 5%
  • 10% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 15%
  • What is a potential health effect of exposure to ionizing radiation?

  • Eye strain
  • Heat stroke
  • Genetic changes (correct)
  • Temporary hearing loss
  • Which of the following is NOT an example of a disease due to physical agents?

  • Trench foot
  • Tetanus (correct)
  • Occupational cataract
  • Heat hyperpyrexia
  • What is a type of occupational hazard that can cause heat exhaustion and heat cramps?

    <p>Physical hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for inflammation of the skin caused by heat?

    <p>Prickly heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a disease of psychological origin?

    <p>Peptic ulcer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential health effect of exposure to vibration?

    <p>White fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of chemical hazard that can cause ulcers and cancer?

    <p>Local action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a disease caused by exposure to parasitic agents?

    <p>Schistosomiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a metal compound that can cause toxic effects?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential health effect of exposure to cold?

    <p>Frost bite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of occupational hazard that can cause nervousness and fatigue?

    <p>Noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dust is associated with the disease Anthracosis?

    <p>Coal dust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is caused by a biological agent?

    <p>Brucellosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the disease caused by cane fibre dust?

    <p>Bagassosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of occupational disease is hypertension?

    <p>Disease of psychological origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the site appraisal committee?

    <p>To examine the service conditions of employees in hazardous process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an extra benefit provided by the act?

    <p>Extended sickness benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of occupational health?

    <p>Promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social wellbeing of the workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of industrial hygiene in occupational health?

    <p>Maintenance of a healthy work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the ILO recommendation, what is one of the essential provisions for promoting health of employees?

    <p>Provision of food and snacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of industrial rehabilitation in occupational health?

    <p>Restoration of workers to their maximum possible level of functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of occupational psychology in occupational health?

    <p>Promotion of mental wellbeing of workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended minimum floor space per worker according to the ILO recommendation?

    <p>500 cu ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Occupational Health and Safety Policy
    20 questions
    Workplace Violence Part 1
    16 questions

    Workplace Violence Part 1

    ProtectiveJackalope4164 avatar
    ProtectiveJackalope4164
    Safety Management System Policy
    120 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser