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Which statement best describes the focus of occupational health?
Which statement best describes the focus of occupational health?
- Promoting the mental, physical, and social well-being of workers in all occupations. (correct)
- Providing medical care to employees regardless of whether their health issues are related to their job.
- Enforcing safety regulations and penalizing companies for workplace accidents.
- Treating diseases that are not work-related to improve overall public health.
In the context of occupational health, what is the primary purpose of adapting the workplace to the needs of workers?
In the context of occupational health, what is the primary purpose of adapting the workplace to the needs of workers?
- To increase workplace aesthetic appeal and employee satisfaction.
- To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- To minimize the cost of production by maximizing worker efficiency.
- To prevent occupational diseases and injuries using principles of ***ergonomics***. (correct)
Which approach is most aligned with the objectives of occupational health?
Which approach is most aligned with the objectives of occupational health?
- Providing immediate medical treatment after a workplace injury occurs.
- Implementing strict disciplinary actions following safety violations.
- Prioritizing preventive strategies over curative treatments. (correct)
- Focusing on reactive measures to control hazards after incidents.
A factory worker develops a skin rash from direct contact with a cleaning solvent used daily. This would be classified as acquiring a chemical hazard via:
A factory worker develops a skin rash from direct contact with a cleaning solvent used daily. This would be classified as acquiring a chemical hazard via:
What is the primary role of an ergonomist within an occupational health team?
What is the primary role of an ergonomist within an occupational health team?
If an occupational health team member is responsible for identifying hazards and implementing control measures, what is their title?
If an occupational health team member is responsible for identifying hazards and implementing control measures, what is their title?
What is the purpose of a pre-employment examination in the framework of occupational health?
What is the purpose of a pre-employment examination in the framework of occupational health?
An employee returning to work after an extended sick leave undergoes a health review before resuming duties. This review is referred to as:
An employee returning to work after an extended sick leave undergoes a health review before resuming duties. This review is referred to as:
What is the main goal of rehabilitation programs in occupational health?
What is the main goal of rehabilitation programs in occupational health?
Which of the following is an example of a 'measure to the workplace' in maintaining occupational health?
Which of the following is an example of a 'measure to the workplace' in maintaining occupational health?
Which hazard category includes fungi and molds?
Which hazard category includes fungi and molds?
Exposure to tobacco and alcohol in the workplace falls under what type of hazard?
Exposure to tobacco and alcohol in the workplace falls under what type of hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard in the workplace?
Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard in the workplace?
A worker is required to do a short walking task every 20 minutes while working at a computer terminal. What is the primary reason for recommending this practice?
A worker is required to do a short walking task every 20 minutes while working at a computer terminal. What is the primary reason for recommending this practice?
What is the role of a safety engineer in maintaining a safe work environment?
What is the role of a safety engineer in maintaining a safe work environment?
Which role is responsible for controlling legal aspects and ensuring that all legal rules related to worker's health and workplace environment are achieved?
Which role is responsible for controlling legal aspects and ensuring that all legal rules related to worker's health and workplace environment are achieved?
What is the main objective of conducting periodic examinations for workers?
What is the main objective of conducting periodic examinations for workers?
Which of the following is included as a part of medical care for workers?
Which of the following is included as a part of medical care for workers?
Why is it important to keep medical records for each worker?
Why is it important to keep medical records for each worker?
Which of the following is a component of plant sanitation in the context of occupational health?
Which of the following is a component of plant sanitation in the context of occupational health?
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Occupational health
Occupational health
Promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in all occupations.
Workplace
Workplace
A setting where many people spend a large portion of their time and are exposed to various health hazards.
Hazard
Hazard
Something that has the potential to cause harm if not controlled.
Occupational disease
Occupational disease
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Primary objective of occupational health
Primary objective of occupational health
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Ergonomics in occupational health
Ergonomics in occupational health
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Physical hazards
Physical hazards
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Chemical hazards
Chemical hazards
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Biological hazards
Biological hazards
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Psychosocial hazards
Psychosocial hazards
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Mechanical hazards
Mechanical hazards
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Ergonomic hazards
Ergonomic hazards
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Diagnosing occupational diseases
Diagnosing occupational diseases
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Hygienist's role
Hygienist's role
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Epidemiologist's role
Epidemiologist's role
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Nurse's role
Nurse's role
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Ergonomist's role
Ergonomist's role
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Safety engineer's role
Safety engineer's role
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Lawyer's role
Lawyer's role
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Pre-employment examination
Pre-employment examination
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Study Notes
- Occupational health means promoting and maintaining the physical, mental, and social well-being of workers across all occupations.
- The workplace is where people spend much of their time which exposes them to various health hazards.
- A hazard is something that can cause harm if not controlled.
- An occupational disease is directly caused by a person's occupation.
Objectives of Occupational Health
- Prevent occupational diseases and injuries.
- Adapt the workplace and work environment to meet workers' needs using ergonomics.
- Prioritize preventative measures over curative actions.
Occupational Hazards
- These include physical, chemical, biological, psychosocial, mechanical, ergonomic, and electrical hazards.
Physical Hazards
- These involve abnormal temperatures (high or low), light, radiation, pressure, noise, and vibration.
Chemical Hazards
- Acids, alkalies, heavy metals, solvents, particulates, fumes, and noxious gases/vapors are examples of these hazards.
- Chemical hazards can be acquired through local action (irritants, sensitizers), inhalation (dusts, gases), and ingestion (pesticides).
Biological Hazards
- Includes bacteria, viruses, fungi, and molds.
Psychosocial Hazards
- These are related to work-related stress, excessive working time, work violence, and exposure to tobacco and alcohol.
Occupational Health Team
- This team consists of various professionals providing occupational health services.
Team Member Roles
- Physicians diagnose occupational diseases and conduct health surveillance.
- Hygienists recognize and evaluate hazards through quantitative assessment and design control measures, examining the work environment.
- Epidemiologists identify and control hazards and evaluate services.
- Nurses implement preventive and therapeutic services and participate in health and safety training.
- Ergonomists design machines to match worker capabilities, and aim to prevent static body positions, recommending short walking tasks every 20 minutes for those at computer terminals to reduce body stress.
- Safety engineers provide a safe work environment by designing preventive and control measures at the workplace and maintaining all related equipment.
- Lawyers control legal aspects and ensure compliance with all legal rules related to workers' health and the workplace environment.
Occupational Health Program Measures for Workers
- This includes pre-employment examinations, periodic examinations, medical care, special examinations, first aid facilities, disability evaluation, rehabilitation, health education, and keeping medical records.
Pre-employment Examination
- This is a complete medical examination before a worker is employed
- It ensures the right person is placed in the right job.
- It detects previously unknown diseases.
- For infectious diseases, treatment must occur before employment to prevent spread.
Periodic Examination
- This aims to detect any deviation from normal health as early as possible.
- Workers exposed to silica should have periodic examinations every 3 years.
Medical Care
- This includes diagnosis, treatment, medication, sick leaves, referrals to specialists, and hospitalization.
Special Examination
- Those returning after sick leave should be examined before resuming work.
Disability Evaluation
- This determines compensation amounts when an occupational injury or disease has occurred.
Rehabilitation
- This restores the worker to their maximum physical, mental, social, and emotional capabilities to increase productivity.
Health Education
- Emphasizes personal hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and safety/accident prevention.
Medical Records
- Each worker has a medical card recording personal data, including name, age, address, job description, pre-employment and periodic examination results, and medical clinic visits.
- Occupational injuries, diseases, diagnoses, treatments, and hospitalizations are also recorded.
- Study and control of absenteeism is important.
Measures to Workplace
- This includes surveying the work environment and plant sanitation
Surveying the Work Environment
- Should be in place to detect various kinds of hazards.
- Ensure necessary control measures are applied to the hazards
Plant Sanitation
- Includes good housekeeping, ventilation, dining, washing facilities, and waste disposal.
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