Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Policy and Planning

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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?

Physical hazard (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Prickly heat (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Peptic ulcer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential health effect of exposure to vibration?

White fingers (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Local action (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Schistosomiasis (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

None of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential health effect of exposure to cold?

Frost bite (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Noise (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of dust is associated with the disease Anthracosis?

Coal dust (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Brucellosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Bagassosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of occupational disease is hypertension?

Disease of psychological origin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the site appraisal committee?

To examine the service conditions of employees in hazardous process (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Extended sickness benefits (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of occupational health?

Promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social wellbeing of the workers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of industrial hygiene in occupational health?

Maintenance of a healthy work environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Provision of food and snacks (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Restoration of workers to their maximum possible level of functioning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of occupational psychology in occupational health?

Promotion of mental wellbeing of workers (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

500 cu ft (A) Signup and view all the answers