CPHM: Occupational Health

Question 1

A cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the health and safety of people engaged in work or employment.

Answer 1

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Question 2

may also protect coworkers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public
who are impacted by the workplace environment.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Question 3

Anything that can cause injury, illness, property damage, or loss of material.

Answer 3

HAZARD

Question 4

The probability and severity of a worker being harmed by the hazard

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RISK

Question 5

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS IN THE
WORKPLACE

Physical
Biological
Chemical
Ergonom

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HEALTH HAZARDS

Question 6

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS IN THE
WORKPLACE

Unsafe condition
Unsafe act

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SAFETY HAZARDS

Question 7

May cause physical harm or tissue damage. Includes radiation, extreme temperature, noise, electric and vibration

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Physical Hazards

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Acute: skin burns & cuts

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Physical hazards

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Chronic: leukemia, cancer, etc.

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Physical hazards

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Chemicals in the work environment that may be potentially toxic and irritating to the body. Includes dust, fumes, vapors, solvents, oils

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Chemical Hazards

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Acute: respiratory irritation, chemical burns, contact dermatitis

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Chemical hazards

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Chronic: cancers, pneumonia, birth defects

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Chemical hazards

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Viruses, bacteria, fungi, mold or parasites. Workers in a certain occupations

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Biological Hazards

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Acute: self-limiting infections => colds, influenza, etc.

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Biological Hazards

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Chronic: TB, Hepatitis B virus infection

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Biological Hazards

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cause by mechanical agents that can cause stress on musculoskeletal or other
parts of the body

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Mechanical Hazards

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Acute: neck strain, visual fatigue

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Mechanical Hazards

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Chronic: back injury, carpal tunnel syndrome

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Mechanical Hazards

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often related to nature of job, organizational structure, culture, leadership and
management style, etc.

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Psychosocial Hazards

Question 20

interpersonal conflict, overtime, sexual harassment, role conflict, gender
differences, etc.

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Psychosocial Hazards

Question 21

Acute: BP, sleep disturbances, fatigue, depression

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Psychosocial Hazards

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Chronic: hypertension, alcoholism

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Psychosocial Hazards

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Any injury, such as cut, fracture, sprain or amputation that results from a single
incident in the work

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Occupational Injury

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Any abnormal condition / disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors
associated with employment

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Occupational Illness

Question 25

Includes the history and physical examination to assess level of wellness

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Primary Prevention

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Early detection and treatment of both work and non-work-related health problems must be available to workers

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Secondary Prevention

Question 27

Rehabilitation efforts are directed toward workers disabled by occupational and non- occupational problems

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Tertiary Prevention

Question 28

Provides free emergency medical and dental assistance to laborers in industries

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RA 1054 / Occupational Health Act

Question 29

Provides protection to labor, promote employment and human resources development and ensure industrial peace based on social justice

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PD 442 / Labor Code of the Philippines

Question 30

Promote and develop a tax-exempt employees’ compensation program whereby employees and their dependents, in the event of work-connected disability and death, may promptly secure adequate income benefit and medical or related benefits

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PD 626 / Employees Compensation and State Insurance Fund or Workers Compensation Law

Question 31

Regulates employment of woman and children in industries

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RA 679 & RA 1131 / Woman and Child Labor Law

Question 32

T or F 3 Control Measures: Administrative, Engineering , Use of PPE

Answer 32

True

Question 33

T or F Important Occupational Health Problems: Occupational lung disease Musculoskeletal injuries Occupational cancer Traumatic death Cardiovascular diseases Reproductive problems

Answer 33

True

Question 34

T or F Factors that Influence that Nature and Extent of the Occupational Health Programs: 1. Type of industry or business 2. Nature of its products and of the ingredients and equipment used in its manufacture 3. Size and location of the establishment

Answer 34

True