PHSC 312 Occupational Health Definition Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a goal of occupational health, as defined in the text?

  • To reduce industrial accidents
  • To maximize employee productivity (correct)
  • To prevent occupational hazards/diseases
  • To reduce sick absenteeism

    • What is the main focus of occupational health?

  • Maximizing employee productivity
  • Promoting physical, mental, and social well-being in all occupations (correct)
  • Reducing sick absenteeism
  • Achieving maximum human and machine efficiency

    • What are some key aspects of the scope of occupational health?

  • Cost management, reducing employee entitlements, and maximizing company profits
  • Disease Management, Environmental Health, and Emergency Preparedness (correct)
  • Focusing solely on physical health promotion
  • Increasing disability claims, encouraging on-the-job injuries, and reducing employee productivity

    • What does occupational health aim to prevent among workers?

    <p>Health issues caused by poor working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the aims of occupational health in relation to workers' employment?

    <p>Placing and maintaining workers in an occupational environment adapted to their abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the goals of occupational health, as outlined in the text?

    <p>Reducing sick absenteeism, preventing occupational hazards/diseases, and achieving maximum human and machine efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does occupational health contribute to reducing costs for organizations?

    <p>By lowering disability claims and reducing on-the-job injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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