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

What is COVID-19?

<p>A respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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