Lecture 4 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is the definition of occupational health?
Refers to the effect of work on health and that of health on work.
What is occupational hygiene?
Evaluating and controlling workplace hazards to prevent illness in the workplace.
What are health and wellbeing campaigns?
A system of ongoing health checks to track and control illnesses.
List the roles of an occupational hygienist.
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment and evaluation
- Control and prevention strategies
- Monitoring and surveillance
- Regulatory compliance and standards
- Health and safety training and education
- Emergency response planning
- Research and continuous improvement
- Collaboration and communication
- Policy development and advisory role
What chemical hazards do occupational hygienists aim to reduce?
- Gases
- Vapors
- Dust
- Liquids
What methods are used to assess chemical hazards?
- Air sampling
- Wipe sampling
- Personal exposure monitoring
What are engineering controls?
Design out hazards, such as using fume hoods.
What are administrative controls?
Develop procedures for safe operation of machinery and use signs to warn people of hazards.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Includes gloves, goggles, and respirators.
What is general dilution ventilation?
Used to dilute air contaminants.
Fill in the blank: The legal requirement to wear an air fed mask is for _______.
ISO Cyanate
What control measures can be implemented to prevent Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome?
- PPE
- Compression gloves and hand gel
- Minimizing vibrations and time using equipment
- Ensuring proper maintenance of tools
What is the Exposure Limit Value (ELV)?
Calculated using a points-based system for vibration exposure.
What actions should be taken after completing health surveillance in the workplace?
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Communicate results
- Take appropriate action
- Review workplace health policies and practices
- Consultation and collaboration
- Follow-up and monitoring
- Legal compliance and reporting
- Continuous improvement
What encompasses health and wellbeing in the workplace?
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Workplace environment
- Work-life balance
- Organisational culture
What regulation governs the control of metal working fluids?
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
What health issues can arise from poorly controlled metal working fluids?
- Skin irritation and dermatitis
- Occupational asthma
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Upper respiratory tract irritation
What is a method for health surveillance to ensure operator safety?
In-person reviews or forms to monitor employee health.
For individuals, what are the benefits of improved health and wellbeing?
- Improved physical health
- Enhanced mental health
- Increased job satisfaction
- Personal development
- Work-life balance
For employees, what are the benefits of health and wellbeing initiatives?
- Enhanced productivity
- Reduced absenteeism and turnover
- Positive workplace culture
- Legal compliance and risk management
- Innovation and creativity
What is a project?
A temporary endeavour undertaken to create a product or service.
List the key components of a project.
- A start and finish
- A schedule and timeline
- A budget
- A set of resources
- A single point of responsibility
- A project team
What is a budget in project management?
An estimate of costs, revenues, and resources over a specified period.
Define internal stakeholders.
Anyone with invested interest in the business who is employed by the business.
