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What does occupational safety focus on?
Preventing unsafe acts and conditions at work
Which concept emphasizes the importance of health programs to control work-related diseases?
Occupational health
What does risk entail?
Combining the likelihood of a hazardous event with its severity
Which of the following defines 'hazard'?
A potential source of harm in terms of injury, illness, damage, or environmental harm
What does industrial hygiene focus on?
Identifying and controlling physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards
What does 'Work Accident' refer to?
An unplanned event resulting in personal injury or work stoppage
How is an 'Occupational Illness' defined?
An illness caused by environmental factors and peculiar to a specific trade or occupation
What does 'Safe or Safety' refer to?
Compliance with prescribed standards at work
What constitutes an 'Employer' according to the text?
Any person acting in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee
How is 'Health' defined in the context of the text?
State of body and mind enabling normal job performance
Explore the broad concepts of occupational safety and health, focusing on the well-being of workers, accident prevention, and understanding how workplace hazards can lead to illnesses. Learn about the importance of health programs in controlling work-related diseases.
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