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What is the primary focus of occupational health?
What is the primary focus of occupational health?
Occupational health care services are only beneficial for employers and not for employees.
Occupational health care services are only beneficial for employers and not for employees.
False
What day is celebrated annually for safety and health at work?
What day is celebrated annually for safety and health at work?
28 April
According to the ILO estimates, approximately ______ million people die each year from work-related accidents or diseases.
According to the ILO estimates, approximately ______ million people die each year from work-related accidents or diseases.
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Match the sectors with their corresponding workplace injury cases in 2020:
Match the sectors with their corresponding workplace injury cases in 2020:
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What percentage of workplace injuries recorded in 2020 were among males?
What percentage of workplace injuries recorded in 2020 were among males?
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The objectives of occupational health include improving and protecting employee health in the workplace.
The objectives of occupational health include improving and protecting employee health in the workplace.
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Occupational safety focuses on preventing work-related ______ and diseases.
Occupational safety focuses on preventing work-related ______ and diseases.
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What is one of the barriers to achieving good health and safety standards in the workplace?
What is one of the barriers to achieving good health and safety standards in the workplace?
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Improving the work environment has no effect on productivity.
Improving the work environment has no effect on productivity.
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What is one inherent risk faced by workers in the construction industry?
What is one inherent risk faced by workers in the construction industry?
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In the mining industry, miners are exposed to hazardous substances such as _____ and toxic gases.
In the mining industry, miners are exposed to hazardous substances such as _____ and toxic gases.
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Which of the following best describes the impact of excessive workloads on safety procedures?
Which of the following best describes the impact of excessive workloads on safety procedures?
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How can organizations effectively manage risks related to occupational health and safety?
How can organizations effectively manage risks related to occupational health and safety?
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Competing demands in an organization can occur between productivity goals and _____ requirements.
Competing demands in an organization can occur between productivity goals and _____ requirements.
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Match the following mining hazards with their descriptions:
Match the following mining hazards with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Occupational Health Overview
- Occupational health is a subset of public health, focusing on employee well-being (physical, mental, social).
- Occupational health care provides services to ensure safe and healthy workplaces, adhering to safety guidelines.
- Occupational safety prevents injuries and diseases, protecting and promoting worker health.
- Occupational environment encompasses the physical and social workplace, including relationships, surroundings, and culture.
Key Statistics on Occupational Injuries & Deaths
- Globally, ~2.3 million workers die yearly from work-related accidents or diseases (~6,000 daily).
- ~340 million occupational accidents and ~160 million work-related illnesses occur worldwide annually.
- 2020 workplace injury data (CAPMAS):
- Governmental sector: 1,634 cases (14.2%)
- Public sector: 4,911 cases (42.7%)
- Private sector: 4,287 cases (37.2%)
- Investment sector: 687 cases (5.9%)
- Majority of injuries (89.1%) in 2020 were sustained by males.
Objectives of Occupational Health
- Improve and protect employee health.
- Maintain and enhance worker physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Enhance workplace safety and health.
- Foster a positive work environment and improve productivity.
- Prevent work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Reduce sick absenteeism.
Barriers to Occupational Health
- Maintaining safety standards can face obstacles.
- Achieving standards can be hampered by competing priorities (productivity, finances, safety).
- Complex job processes and conditions make identifying and controlling risks difficult (e.g., working at heights or in mining).
- Excessive workloads, conflicting demands (e.g., mining: hazardous materials, strenuous work, remote locations), and time pressures may disregard safety precautions.
Complexity in Occupational Health
- Complex tasks or processes make hazard identification challenging.
- Managing risk may be complicated.
- Examples include working at heights in construction, or mining operations with varying hazards and conditions, and hazardous materials.
- Managing exposure to hazardous substances through ventilation, PPE, and monitoring is crucial in processes like mining.
- Remote or isolated locations for mining can hinder emergency response and access to medical care.
Conflicting Demands in Occupational Health
- Competing priorities (productivity, finances, safety) can hinder health and safety standards.
- Pressure to meet deadlines or production targets may jeopardize safety.
- Time pressures can lead to shortcuts and negligence in safety procedures.
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Explore the essentials of occupational health, including its importance in employee well-being and safety. This quiz delves into key statistics regarding workplace injuries and illnesses worldwide, highlighting the significance of maintaining safe work environments. Test your knowledge on the measures taken to promote health in various sectors.
