OHS Standards and Housekeeping Quiz

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Which term is commonly used to refer to the field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at occupation?

  • OHS (correct)
  • OSH
  • Occupational health
  • Occupational safety

What is the purpose of safety guidelines?

  • To ensure compliance with regulations
  • To protect individuals from accidents and injury (correct)
  • To protect equipment from damage
  • To prevent hazards in the workplace

What do warning signs in the workplace do?

  • Alert individuals to danger (correct)
  • Identify emergency exits
  • Indicate areas that need cleaning
  • Provide information about safety procedures

What is the primary focus of occupational health?

<p>Prevention of hazards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization, what does occupational health deal with?

<p>All aspects of health and safety in the workplace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is commonly used to refer to the field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at occupation?

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

What do warning signs in the workplace typically do?

<p>Indicate potential hazards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of safety guidelines?

<p>To protect individuals from accidents and injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what does occupational health primarily focus on?

<p>Primary prevention of hazards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does OSH stand for?

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

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Study Notes

Occupational Health and Safety

  • The term commonly used to refer to the field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at occupation is Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
  • The primary focus of occupational health is on the prevention of illness and injury arising from the workplace.
  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), occupational health deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace, including the prevention of illness and injury, and the promotion of healthy working environments.

Safety Guidelines and Warning Signs

  • The purpose of safety guidelines is to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of people at occupation.
  • Warning signs in the workplace alert employees to potential hazards and dangers, providing them with essential information to take necessary precautions to avoid accidents and injuries.
  • OSH stands for Occupational Safety and Health.

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