Occupational Safety and Health Disciplines Quiz

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What does the discipline of Occupational Safety and Health involve?

  • Occupational Safety, Industrial Psychology, and Ergonomics
  • Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, and Industrial Engineering
  • Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, and Industrial Hygiene (correct)
  • Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Management

Which field of Occupational Safety and Health focuses on recognizing workplace incidents and reducing dangerous conduct?

  • Occupational Safety (correct)
  • Occupational Health
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Industrial Psychology

What is the primary goal of Occupational Safety and Health in terms of workers' well-being?

  • Promoting and maintaining the highest degree of workers' physical, mental, and social well-being in all occupations (correct)
  • Maximizing profits for businesses
  • Reducing job opportunities for workers
  • Minimizing employee rights

What aspect of health does Industrial Hygiene mainly focus on?

<p>Physical well-being (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes how illnesses can be triggered by hazards at work according to the text?

<p>Occupational Health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of safety at work as discussed in the text?

<p>Preventing workplace accidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of occupational disease according to the text?

<p>Back pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector predominantly had work-related muscle and joint injuries as per the text?

<p>Service sector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major event signifies change over time in Occupational Health and Safety according to the text?

<p>Introduction of ergonomics research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of cases registered for pain in the neck and shoulders among total workplace occupational disease cases in 2015?

<p>11.4% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry sector faced data showing work-related muscle and joint injuries?

<p>Healthcare sector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most common type of occupational disease indicated in the text?

<p>Major hypertension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of occupational health?

<p>Assessing and controlling the impact of work on an individual's health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a disease induced by the job a person does?

<p>Occupational disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main driving force of the First Industrial Revolution?

<p>Modern production methods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the 1800-1900s Industrial Revolution, what was notable about the use of machinery, equipment, and chemicals?

<p>Intense use in production processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did statistics show about risks during the Industrial Revolution period?

<p>High risks, chemical exposures, and accidents from production work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of occupational wellness policies today?

<p>Reducing ill health in the workforce (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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