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Which of the following is NOT a goal of occupational health, as defined in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What does occupational health aim to prevent among workers?
What is one of the aims of occupational health in relation to workers' employment?
What is one of the aims of occupational health in relation to workers' employment?
What are some of the goals of occupational health, as outlined in the text?
What are some of the goals of occupational health, as outlined in the text?
How does occupational health contribute to reducing costs for organizations?
How does occupational health contribute to reducing costs for organizations?