Vibration and Its Effects on Workers
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What is vibration in a physical context?

  • A type of pollution that affects the environment
  • A type of radiation that affects human health
  • A physical factor that causes mechanical oscillations (correct)
  • A psychological factor that affects workers' mood

    • What health risk is associated with intense whole-body vibration?

  • Respiratory problems
  • Low back pain (correct)
  • High blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular disease

    • What type of vibration do workers operating heavy equipment or driving buses or trucks experience?

  • Mechanical vibration
  • General or whole body vibration (correct)
  • Psychological vibration
  • Local or segmental vibration

    • What is a symptom reported among workers with occupational exposure to whole-body vibration?

    <p>Stomach problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tools are associated with local or segmental vibration?

    <p>Pneumatic or powered hand tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes bacteria and fungi from viruses?

    <p>Cell walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a biologic agent that is classified based on its physical characteristics?

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

    What is a common classification category for biologic agents?

    <p>Cellular characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of biologic hazard can be caused by plants?

    <p>Any biologic agent infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a biologic agent that can cause health risks to individuals?

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

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