1. Occupational and Industrial Optometry

Question 1

A more recent term in the field of optometry, that encompasses industrial and occupational vision, which refers specifically to the use of the eyes in the workplace.

Answer 1

Environmental Vision

Question 2

It encompasses aspects of maximizing visual performance and protecting the eyes from environmental hazards.

Answer 2

Environmental Vision

Question 3

Assessments can begin with the visual history at the optometric examination by a practicing optometrist or with a workplace assessment of the visual tasks of workers by an occupational vision consultant.

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Environmental Vision

Question 4

Analyse patients’ environment with reference to potential visual problems

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Environmental Vision

Question 5

Encompasses the prevention of occupational eye injuries.

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Environmental Vision

Question 6

Stressors are divided into five categories:

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1. Biological
2. Chemical
3. Physical
4. Ergonomic
5. Psychosocial

Question 7

The older term, has been largely devoted to protection of the eye in the workplace, which involves protection from flying objects, radiation and more recently, lasers.

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Industrial Vision

Question 8

Branch of visual care identified or concerned with visual problems or industrially classified occupational groups, involving evaluation of visual ability, prescribing corrective lenses, and protective ocular devices and determining the optimum environment for visual efficiency.

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Industrial Vision

Question 9

Primarily concerned with ensuring that the worker has adequate visual skills and aids in order to perform the job in a satisfactory manner.

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Occupational Vision

Question 10

Encompasses special use of the eyes for leisure and recreational activities and their effect on performance.

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Occupational Vision

Question 11

Portion of optometric practice that is concerned with the efficient and safe visual functioning of an individual within the work environment.

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Occupational Optometry

Question 12

More than just the prevention of occupational eye injuries

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Occupational Optometry

Question 13

Vision assessment of workers/patients taking into account their specific vision requirements and the demands these requirements place upon them.

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Occupational Optometry

Question 14

Specifically educated and trained to ensure workers’ vision efficiency by measuring visual demand and correcting deficiencies and abnormalities

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Occupational Optometry

Question 15

Ensures the safety of worker by identifying work-related ocular hazards, prescribing safety measures and protective eyewear.

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Occupational Optometry

Question 16

Delivery of maximum vision and comfort and enhance visual performance to ensure worker efficiency and productivity.

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Occupational Optometry

Question 17

Identification and control of the risks arising from physical, chemical, and other workplace hazards in order to establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

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Occupational Health

Question 18

Concerned with factors in the work environment which can give rise to ill-health in exposed workers.

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Occupational Health

Question 19

Aspect of the healthcare profession concerned with the safety and health of people in the workplace.

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Industrial Health

Question 20

Includes everything from treatment of workplace-related illness to identification and management of risks to make workplaces safe.

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Industrial Health

Question 21

Specialists in industrial health include doctors, nurses, safety inspectors, and insurance companies providing coverage for workplace illness and injury.

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Industrial Health

Question 22

This field has evolved significantly in response to growing beliefs that workplaces are responsible for keeping their employees as safe as possible.

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Industrial Health

Question 23

Art and science dedicated to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, communication, and control of environmental stressors in, or arising from, the workplace that may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the well-being of workers and members of the community.

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Occupational (Industrial) Hygiene

Question 24

Occupational Health Team

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1. Occupational Health Physician
2. Occupational Health Nurse
3. Occupational Hygienist/ Industrial Hygienist
4. Safety Officer/ Safety Engineer
5. Other Personnel

Question 25

International Agencies

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1. World Health Organization (WHO) 2. International Labor Organization (ILO) 3. International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH)

Question 26

Identify occupational health problems and develop practical methods for the detection, evaluation, and control of various occupational health.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 27

Concerned with the prevention of occupational injuries and promotion of safety and health and well-being of workers.

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International Labor Organization (ILO)

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Consists of committees looking after special subjects of interest (heavy metals, shift work, etc)

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International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH)

Question 29

Local Agencies

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1. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 2. Occupational Safety and Health Standards 3. Social Security System (SSS)

Question 30

National government agency mandated to formulate policies, implement programs and serve as the policy-coordinating arm of the Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment.

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Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Question 31

Provide economical, efficient and effective services to the people.

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Department of Labor and Employment

Question 32

Include workers; organizations, employers and/or employers; groups, non-government organizations (NGOs), and other government agencies, the academe, other stakeholders, international organizations (e.g., ILO, IOM, UNDP, UNICEF), and the international community including the host countries of our OFWs

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DOLE clients

Question 33

Responsible for undertaking continuing research and studies on occupational safety and health

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Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)

Question 34

Monitor the working environment by the use of industrial hygiene, field and laboratory equipment and conduct medical examinations of workers exposed to hazardous substances for the ready detection of occupational disease.

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Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)

Question 35

Republic Act No. 8282 is also known as?

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Social Security Act of 1997

Question 35

Social Security Act of 1997 is also known as?

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Republic Act No. 8282

Question 36

Aimed at providing protection for their member against socially recognized hazard conditions, such as sickness, disability, maternity, old age and death, or other such contingencies not stated but resulted in loss of income or results to a financial burden to extend the system not only to the members but also to his/her beneficiaries.

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Social Security System (SSS)

Question 37

TRUE OR FALSE: SSS is NOT compulsory for the employees under the age of 60.

Answer 37

FALSE. SSS is compulsory to employees age 60 and below.

Question 38

TRUE OR FALSE. SSS is compulsory for employees with a monthly income exceeding P1,000.00 per month.

Answer 38

TRUE. SSS is compulsory for employees with a monthly income exceeding P1,000.00 per month.

Question 39

Occupational Health Legislation should provide for:

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* The hygiene of worksites * The safety of worksites and work processes * The welfare of workers * A list of occupational diseases notifiable to the government * Workmen compensation for occupational diseases and injuries * Statutory medical examinations for groups of workers exposed to serious occupational hazards * Protection of especially vulnerable groups of persons such as women and young persons

Question 40

Generally, the law should ensure the following:

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* Every worker has the right to work in an environment, which is healthy and safe * Employers have the obligation to provide a work environment, which is healthy and safe * Workers have the right to know what hazards they are exposed to at work and employers have an obligation to provide this information * Workers have the right to raise complaints and not to be victimized for raising such complaints * Workers have the right and should have full access to approved protective equipment and clothing.

Question 41

It incorporates the visual assessments of patients/workers taking into account their specific visual requirements at home, work, and play.

Answer 41

Environmental Vision