Occupational Health Principles Quiz

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What is the main task of Occupational Health that involves locating trends, clusters, associations, and causes of disease and injury for in-depth investigation?

  • Exposure reduction
  • Analysis (correct)
  • Substitution
  • Regulation

In Occupational Health, what does medical surveillance primarily involve?

  • Monitoring (correct)
  • Exposure reduction
  • Compensation
  • Locating trends

Which task in Occupational Health involves preparing for prevention as facilities are planned or renovated?

  • Anticipation (correct)
  • Substitution
  • Analysis
  • Exposure reduction

How does analysis contribute to Occupational Health?

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What is the primary purpose of medical surveillance in Occupational Health?

<p>Identifying disease and injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal task that involves preparing for prevention during the planning or renovation of facilities?

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If a workplace consistently exceeds established exposure limits, which task is most relevant for addressing this issue?

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In a scenario where toxic substances can be replaced with less harmful alternatives, what strategy aligns with occupational health goals?

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How does management-worker cooperation contribute to occupational health?

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If there is a sudden increase in reported cases of occupational disease, which task is crucial for understanding and addressing the issue?

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What is one of the key responsibilities of management in worker's health?

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Which governmental responsibility involves enforcing legislation related to worker health and safety?

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What does management aim to achieve through regular risk assessments in the workplace?

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Which management responsibility involves educating employees about potential hazards and safe work practices?

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What is the primary responsibility of management in incident reporting and investigation?

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Flashcards

Analysis in Occupational Health

Locating trends, clusters, associations, and causes of disease and injury for in-depth investigation.

Medical Surveillance

Monitoring health to detect early signs of disease or injury.

Anticipation in Occupational Health

Preparing for prevention as facilities are planned or renovated.

Contribution of Analysis

Identifying clusters and patterns of health issues at work.

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Purpose of Medical Surveillance

Identifying and addressing diseases and injuries in the workplace.

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Principal Task: Anticipation

Preparing for prevention when planning or renovating facilities.

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Regulation Relevance

Task to address consistently exceeded exposure limits

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Strategy: Substitution

Replacing hazardous substances with safer alternatives.

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Management-Worker Cooperation

Enhances understanding and improvement of workplace conditions.

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Importance of Analysis

Required to understand and address the issue.

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Management Responsibility

Identifying hazards at work.

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Governmental Responsibility

Enforcing worker health and safety laws.

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Aim of Workplace Risk Assessments

Proactive approach to minimize workplace risks.

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Management's Training

Educating employees about workplace hazards and safety

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Incident Reporting and Investigation

To determine direct and indirect causes.

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