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Which of the following is the most accurate definition of occupational health?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of occupational health?
- The implementation of safety regulations to prevent accidents.
- A state of physical and mental well-being within the occupational environment. (correct)
- Providing health insurance to all employees.
- The absence of disease or infirmity in the workplace.
Maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information is not a component of occupational health services.
Maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information is not a component of occupational health services.
False (B)
List three ways safety can be achieved in the workplace.
List three ways safety can be achieved in the workplace.
A workforce with necessary knowledge of work safety, A workforce with positive attitude to work safely, A workforce who is physically and mentally healthy and correctly placed.
A sudden, uncontrollable, unplanned, undesirable happening which disrupts the normal functions of persons and causes or has the potential to cause or produce unintended injury, death, property damage and or business interruption is referred to as an __________.
A sudden, uncontrollable, unplanned, undesirable happening which disrupts the normal functions of persons and causes or has the potential to cause or produce unintended injury, death, property damage and or business interruption is referred to as an __________.
Match the following accident classifications with their descriptions:
Match the following accident classifications with their descriptions:
Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between working overtime/shifts and accidents?
Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between working overtime/shifts and accidents?
Employee interest in work has no bearing on safety.
Employee interest in work has no bearing on safety.
What are 2 key activities NOSA performs to prevent work place accidents?
What are 2 key activities NOSA performs to prevent work place accidents?
Poor _____________ can lead to accidents such as tripping over loose objects, slipping on spills, and bumping into poorly placed materials.
Poor _____________ can lead to accidents such as tripping over loose objects, slipping on spills, and bumping into poorly placed materials.
Which of the following best describes the role of NOSA (National Occupational Safety Association)?
Which of the following best describes the role of NOSA (National Occupational Safety Association)?
Personal health is solely determined by genetics and is not influenced by environmental factors.
Personal health is solely determined by genetics and is not influenced by environmental factors.
Briefly explain how a job can affect a worker, his family and community.
Briefly explain how a job can affect a worker, his family and community.
Safety is achieved through a workforce with the necessary _____________ of work safety.
Safety is achieved through a workforce with the necessary _____________ of work safety.
Match the following factors with their potential impact on worker safety:
Match the following factors with their potential impact on worker safety:
According to the material, what is the definition of 'injury'?
According to the material, what is the definition of 'injury'?
According to the material, accidents just happen, and there is nothing that can be done to prevent them.
According to the material, accidents just happen, and there is nothing that can be done to prevent them.
State at least 2 reasons housekeeping is important
State at least 2 reasons housekeeping is important
______________ requires that all premises are kept clean and free from smells or leakage arising from drains and privies or any other nuisance.
______________ requires that all premises are kept clean and free from smells or leakage arising from drains and privies or any other nuisance.
Match the accidents with what may cause them:
Match the accidents with what may cause them:
What is the first thing a new worker needs to do on their first day?
What is the first thing a new worker needs to do on their first day?
Flashcards
Personal Health
Personal Health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Occupational Health
Occupational Health
A state of physical and mental well-being in the occupational environment.
Workplace Safety
Workplace Safety
Condition resulting from modifying human behavior and/or the physical environment to reduce hazards and accidents.
Accident
Accident
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Injury
Injury
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Inhalation
Inhalation
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Ingestion
Ingestion
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Accident Factors
Accident Factors
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Continued Accident Factors
Continued Accident Factors
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NOSA Objectives
NOSA Objectives
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Housekeeping
Housekeeping
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Study Notes
- Sanitation safety and hygiene are important factors in the workplace, and the following notes summarize key concepts
The Concept of Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Core elements include safety, work environment, protection, health, risk, injury, employee regulations, workplace hazards, accident and precaution
Personal Health
- Heredity, environment, healthcare, and lifestyle all influence a person's overall health
- A job impacts not only the worker but also their family and community
Occupational Health
- Defined as a state of physical and mental well-being within the occupational environment
- Occupational health services include the protection/maintenance of physical/mental health for all workers
- Assisting management to implement company policy is a component of occupational health
- Identifying, assessing, and advising management on hazard control that may affect employees or the public
- Providing individual health services based on company policy
- Maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information and acting with high ethical standards are vital
Safety in the Workplace
- Safety results from modifying human behavior / designing the physical environment to reduce hazards and accidents
- Achieving safety requires a workforce with the necessary knowledge, a positive attitude, and physical/mental health
Accidents
- Accidents are sudden, uncontrollable, unplanned, and undesirable events that disrupt normal functions, leading to injury, death, property damage and business interruption
- Injury is defined as a harmful condition sustained by the body, ranging from less serious to fatal incidents
Classifications of Accidents
- Accidents can be classified into: being struck by falling objects, falls from above, falls at ground level
- Other accident classifications: stepping on or striking objects
- Strain and over-exertion, electrical contact or exposure, caught in/between objects can cause accidents
- Accidents occur when working with noxious substances through inhalation of gasses and fumes
- Accidents can also occur through ingestion of contaminated food or absorption through the skin
Factors Causing Accidents
- Fatigue, boredom and tiredness related to emotional or social problems can be factors
- Working overtime or shifts, can lead to an increased chance of accidents
- Extreme fatigue and exhaustion causes accidents
- The worker´s mental attitude to their work is very important
- Improving the working environment and placing workers in their correct positions can reduce accidents
- Employees should be listened to, respected and given a chance to make proposals
More Accident Factors
- Lack of experience or an overconfidence from experience can be factors
- New workers need training and orientation
- Experienced workers need to avoid risk and maintain safety measures
- Physiological, psychological, and social conditions can increase risk
- Low blood sugar and dehydration can slow reaction times of workers
- Poor eyesight/hearing may cause workers to miss instructions
- Alcohol abuse and/or alcoholism should be caught early so recovery can happen
NOSA
- National Occupational Safety Association aims to provide guidance, education, training, and motivation
- NOSA´s key activities to prevent workplace accidents: engineering revision, education and training
- NOSA aims to prevent workplace accidents through good employment practices, setting the right example and good enforcement
Housekeeping
- Housekeeping is about maintaining a safe working zone
- Housekeeping enables quicker task completion and injuries are avoided when superfluous materials are removed
- Risks of fires are lower when combustible materials are stored correctly
Consequences of Poor Housekeeping
- Poor housekeeping results in tripping over objects, articles dropping from above, wet floors
- Bumping into things, injuries from splinters and fires will often occur
- Legislation demands premises are kept clean and free from smells
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