Safety and Health in the Workplace Quiz

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What are the potential effects of noise and vibration as physical hazards?

Temporary and permanent hearing loss, vibration disease

What are the six types of hazards found at work?

Mechanical, Physical, Ergonomic, Chemical, Biological, Psycho-social

What are the potential effects of temperature as a physical hazard?

Heat stress: cramps, exhaustion and stroke

What are the potential effects of chemicals as hazards?

Range of effects from irritation and burns to genetic disorders and cancer Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential effects of ergonomic hazards?

Fatigue; Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD); and back problems especially of the lower back Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of fatalities every year due to occupational accidents and work-related diseases?

2.3 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of workers sustaining injuries every year?

337 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of work-related diseases cases every year?

160 million Signup and view all the answers

What are the percentages of injuries to the hands and fingers, as mentioned in the text?

32% Signup and view all the answers

According to the ILO and WHO, what is the definition of occupational safety and health?

<ol> <li>the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of all workers; 2. the prevention of adverse effects on health caused by the working conditions; 3. the protection of workers from health risks at work;</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three aspects of managing the injured or sick according to the text?

First, find out what is wrong with the casualty; Second, treat conditions found in order of severity—life-threatening conditions first; Third, arrange for the next step of a casualty’s care. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in assessing a casualty?

Identify and deal with any life-threatening conditions or injuries—the primary survey. Signup and view all the answers

In what order should life-threatening conditions be dealt with during the primary survey?

Airway, breathing, circulation Signup and view all the answers

When is the primary survey completed very quickly?

If a casualty is conscious, suffering from minor injuries, and is talking to you Signup and view all the answers

What is the next stage of assessment after successfully managing life-threatening injuries or finding none?

Perform a secondary survey Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages of the ABC principle for casualty assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation Signup and view all the answers

What must be treated immediately to prevent a life-threatening condition known as shock?

Severe bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What does the secondary survey include beyond the ABC principle?

Disability, History, Symptoms, Signs Signup and view all the answers

What are the two important aspects of the history in casualty assessment?

Event history, previous medical history Signup and view all the answers

What are the sensations that the casualty feels and describes to the assessor in casualty assessment?

Symptoms Signup and view all the answers