week 10-13:  workplace
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week 10-13: workplace

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What are 3 signs of psychological injury

increased unplanned absences, withdrawal in the workplace, deteriorating work performance

What is presenteeism?

The loss productivity that occurs when workers are physically at work but are not reaching their full productivity

When is a psychological injury compensable?

It is only compensable if it arose out of, or in the course of employment. Laws state that employment must have been a significant and major contributing factor to the injury.

Define psychosocial

<p>involving both psychological and social aspects, relating to social conditions and mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a few psychosocial barriers to return to work

<p>pain, catastrophising, fear avoidance, disability beliefs, perceived injustice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is correct regarding psychosocial workpalce injuries?

<p>They cost more and result in more time loss that physical injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are risk factors influencing injury

<p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Long term effects on health that are associated with shift work and chronic sleep loss may include:

<p>heart disease, diabetes, high BP, depression, anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

which of the following is incorrect

<p>fractures are the most common work-related physical injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

A job analysis is essentially a component of which of the following?

<p>ergonomic risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most effective strategy within the Hierarchy of control?

<p>elimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most employers in Australia are insured through which workers compensation arrangement

<p>The nominal insurer / scheme agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provisional liability is most beneficial in achieving which of the following goals?

<p>early intervention / treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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