Overview of Occupational Health and Safety

Question 0

The probability of realizing harm due to an exposure to a hazard

Answer 0

Risk

Question 1

Examples of physical hazards

Answer 1

Noise
Vibration
Radiation
Lighting
Heat 
Cold
Barometric pressure

Question 2

Examples of ergonomic hazards

Answer 2

Manual handling
Repetitive movement
Restrictive working conditions
Prolonged exertion

Question 3

What is work accident?

Answer 3

It is an unplanned, unexpected occurrence that may or may not result in personal injury, property damage, work stoppage or interference, or any combination of these conditions which arises out of and in the course of employment.

Question 5

With hazard, no exposure =

Answer 5

No health risk

Question 6

PPE has the least ____ and _____

Answer 6

Required participation

Supervision

Question 7

T or F. Risk only occurs if hazard and exposure are present.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Aims of occupational health

Answer 8

1 Prevention among workers of adverse effects on health caused by their working conditions
2 Protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors adverse to health
3 Placing and maintenance of workers in an occupational environment adapted to physical and mental needs
4 Adaptation of work to humans

Question 9

Classification under ergonomic hazards

Answer 9

Psychosocial

Question 10

What is occupational health?

Answer 10

It is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in all occupations by

1. preventing departures from health
2. controlling risks, and
3. adapting work to people and people to their jobs.

Question 10

Classification of occupational hazards

Answer 10

Physical
Biological
Chemical
Ergonomic
Psychosocial

Question 12

It is a potential element (object, condition) that can cause harm in the workplace.

Answer 12

Occupational hazard

Question 13

Examples of psychosocial hazards

Answer 13

Job stress
Job monotony
Unsociable hours
Job organization
Violence/Harrassment

Question 14

Anything that can have an adverse impact

Answer 14

Safety hazard

Question 15

Defined as contact with a hazard

Answer 15

Exposure

Question 16

Focus of unsafe act

Answer 16

Worker

Question 17

What is the relationship of work and health?

Answer 17

Two-way

Question 18

Examples of biological hazards

Answer 18

Bacteria
Fungi
Insects
Viruses

Question 19

Focus of unsafe condition

Answer 19

Environment

Question 20

Examples of chemical hazards

Answer 20

Fumes
Gases
Aerosols
Mists
Liquids
Dusts
Pesticides

Question 21

Four components in a control measure table

Answer 21

Hazard
Engineering
Administrative
PPE

Question 22

It is vital for the development and implementation of effective programs and policies.

Answer 22

Information

Question 23

No hazard, no exposure =

Answer 23

No health risk

Question 24

It is the prevention or control of accidents in the workplace.

Answer 24

Occupational safety

Question 25

What is the aim of OHS programs and policies?

Answer 25

Prevention and protection

Question 26

Moral reasons for occupational health and safety

Answer 26

1 Duty of reasonable care 2 Unacceptability of putting health and safety of people at risk 3 Society's attitude toward moral obligations 4 Making the moral cases to senior management

Question 26

Economic reasons for occupational health and safety

Answer 26

Direct costs | Indirect costs

Question 28

Legal reasons for occupational health and safety

Answer 28

``` 1 Preventive (enforcement) 2 Punitive (through criminal sanctions) 3 Compensatory effects of law ```

Question 29

Examples of substitution controls

Answer 29

Processes Methods Materials

Question 30

What are the core OHS principles?

Answer 30

1 All workers have rights 2 OHS policies must be established 3 There is a need for consultation with social partners and other stakeholders 4 Prevention and protection must be the aim of OHS programs and policies 5 Information is vital for the development and implementation of effective programs and policies 6 Health promotion is a central element of OH practices 7 OHS services covering all workers should be established 8 Compensation, rehabilitation, and curative services must be available 9 Education and training are vital components of safe, healthy work environments 10 All have OHS responsibilities, duties, and obligations 11 Policies must be enforced

Question 33

It is the central element of OH practices.

Answer 33

Health promotion

Question 34

Examples of indirect costs

Answer 34

1 The injured/ill worker has to be replaced 2 It takes time before the new worker is producing at the rate of the original worker 3 Time must be devoted to the writing of reports and filling out of forms 4 Accidents often arouse the concern of fellow workers and influence labor relations in a negative way 5 Can also result in poor public relations

Question 34

Process of protecting workers' health

Answer 34

``` 1 Hazard identification 2 Risk assessment 3 Management intervention 4 Control procedures 5 Monitoring and evaluation of programs ```

Question 35

Hierarchy of control

Answer 35

Apply the highest level of control commensurate with the risk level -- lower value controls may be used in the interim until long-term controls are implemented

Question 36

Examples of PPE

Answer 36

Respirators Clothes Gloves Ear plugs/muffs

Question 37

Administrative controls of biologic hazards

Answer 37

Education on universal precautions Provision of vaccination Annual OE

Question 38

Controls

Answer 38

``` Elimination Substitution Engineering Administrative Behavior PPE ```

Question 39

Elimination has the highest ____ and _____

Answer 39

Effectiveness | Sustainability

Question 40

Engineering control of prolonged and awkward position/sitting

Answer 40

Ergonomic chair

Question 41

Examples of administrative controls

Answer 41

``` Work-scheduling Rotation Increase of hour breaks Education Medical check-ups ```

Question 42

Control under administrative

Answer 42

Behavior

Question 43

Administrative controls of prolonged and awkward position/sitting

Answer 43

Education on proper posture Job rotation Long breaks

Question 44

Administrative controls of hazards (OR Nurses)

Answer 44

Education Health surveillance/monitoring Job rotation

Question 45

Most important goal of occupational health services

Answer 45

Adaptation of work to the capabilities of workers

Question 46

Examples of engineering controls

Answer 46

Ventilation | Enclosure

Question 46

Goal of occupational health services

Answer 46

Optimal physical and mental health in relation to work

Question 48

Examples of direct costs

Answer 48

1 Payment for work not performed 2 Medical and compensation payments 3 Repair or replacement of damaged machinery and equipment 4 Reduction or a temporary halt in production 5 Increased training expenses and administration costs 6 Possible reduction in the quality of work 7 Negative effect in morale in other workers

Question 48

Functions of OH services

Answer 48

1 Identification and assessment of the risks from health hazards in the workplace 2 Surveillance of the factors in the working environment and working practices 3 Advice on planning and organization of work 4 Participation in the development of programs 5 Advice on OSH and hygiene, and on ergonomics and individual and protective equipment 6 Surveillance of worker's health in relation to work (medical) 7 Promotion of adaptation of work to the workers 8 Organization of first aid and emergency treatment 9 Participation in analysis of occupational accidents

Question 48

Engineering control of biologic hazards

Answer 48

Syringes with safety stops