Occupational Health

Question 1

Historical incidents

Answer 1

Triangle shirtwaist company fire- working women died in fire because they couldn’t leave door were locked and fire escapes were non functional. Nowadays requirement that we know where an exit is and can get out

Gualey Bridge Disaster/ Hawks Nest Tunnel- Caused by exposed and unprotected workers to high levels of silica dust
* vast majority black workers

Question 2

Leading causes

Answer 2

Sprains and Strains

Question 3

COPD/ asthma

Answer 3

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disesae- 15-20% of cases are linked to occupational exposures to dust
Asthma- Most frequently diagnosed occupational respiratory disease in occupational medical clinics

Question 4

Hearing loss

Answer 4

Effects of prolonged exposure to noise
NIOSH recommends- 85 decibels for an 8 hour shift

Question 5

Industries with largest number of deaths

Answer 5

1. Construction
2. Transportation and warehousing
3. Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Question 6

Stress in work

Answer 6

Harmful physical responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker
Anxiety, stress, and neurological disorders
Going postal
Critical incident stress

Question 7

Three methods of primary prevention

Answer 7

Engineering controls
Modification of work practices
Administrative controls

Question 8

PPE

Answer 8

Personal Protective Equipment- designed to protect employees from serious work-related injuries or illnesses

Question 9

NIOSH

Answer 9

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Question 10

OSHA

Answer 10

Occupational Safety and Health Administration