Occupational Safety and Health OSH 122 Lesson 2: Emerging Issues in Occupational Health and Safety
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How does child labor impact children according to the text?

  • Invokes integrity and respect
  • Ensures a happy childhood
  • Enhances their future prospects
  • Deprives them of their childhood and future (correct)

    • What are some of the emerging issues mentioned in the text related to Occupational Health and Safety?

  • Child labor in agriculture and lifestyle diseases (correct)
  • Use of pesticides in farms and the Corona Virus
  • Women issues and AIDS
  • Child labor in schools and diabetes

    • Why is chronic exposure to pesticides a concern for workers according to the text?

  • It has no adverse effects on health
  • It enhances their health
  • It might not be understood by farmers (correct)
  • It results in immediate health benefits

    • In what way does a female worker's exposure to hazards at work impact her, according to the text?

    <p>Impacts her reproductive health and unborn child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an emerging issue in Occupational Health and Safety in the text?

    <p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges mentioned in the text related to Occupational Health and Safety?

    <p>Challenges with the use of technology in workplaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is COVID-19?

    <p>A respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is more likely to experience serious illness from COVID-19?

    <p>Older people and individuals with underlying medical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one protect themselves and others from COVID-19 infection?

    <p>Washing hands regularly and not touching the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to avoid and slow down the transmission of COVID-19?

    <p>Educating oneself about the virus, the disease, and how it spreads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is mentioned as an underlying medical condition that increases the risk of serious illness from COVID-19?

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

    Why is it important to be well-informed about the COVID-19 virus?

    <p>To avoid and slow down transmission of the virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of popular occupational lifestyle diseases mentioned in the text?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes, heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for everyone to be active in addressing workplace health and safety issues?

    <p>To ensure better work-life balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common causes of occupational lifestyle diseases mentioned in the text?

    <p>Exposure to fire, dust, fumes, and smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one fight occupational lifestyle diseases according to the text?

    <p>By having a well-balanced diet, engaging in physical activity, and respecting the biological clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context are allergies, respiratory and hearing disorders, and heat or cold shock mentioned in the text?

    <p>As causes of occupational lifestyle diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are school buildings mentioned as at risk in the text?

    <p>Due to exposure to chemicals and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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