Workplace Safety and Hazard Control Quiz
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What is considered a hazard in the work environment?

  • Any source of potential adverse health effect, damage, or harm under certain conditions of work (correct)
  • Only occupational injuries
  • Only psychological agents
  • Only chemical and physical agents

How is an illness defined in the context of occupational health and safety?

  • Only chronic conditions caused by long-term exposure to chemicals
  • Only physical injuries resulting from workplace incidents
  • Only psychological disorders resulting from workplace stress
  • Any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to the work environment (correct)

What is the distinction between occupational injury and illness?

  • Injury is temporary, while illness is permanent
  • Injury is a result of workplace incidents, while illness is caused by exposure to the work environment (correct)
  • Injury is caused by psychological agents, while illness is caused by physical agents
  • Injury refers to physical harm, while illness refers to mental health conditions

What is the significance of interpreting workplace fatality and injury data?

<p>Consideration of industry, region, and reporting requirements is important for accurate interpretation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a lost time injury?

<p>An injury that results in the employee missing time from work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a hazard in the work environment?

<p>Chemical agents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between occupational injury and illness?

<p>Injury results from a physical incident, while illness is caused by exposure to the work environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a lost time injury?

<p>An injury that results in the employee missing time from work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses interpreted in Canada?

<p>Taking into account the number of people working in each industry, region, and reporting requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an illness in the context of occupational health and safety?

<p>Any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to the work environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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