Public Health Reaponsibilities In AFOSH Flashcards
What document lists the responsibilities for the OEHWG?
AFI 748-145
What does DOD 6055.05-M, Occupational Medical Examinations and surveillance Manual contain?
The suggested medical surveillance procedures for many chemical, physical, and biological hazards encountered by AF personnel and is a source of information for designing a local medical surveillance program.
If no specific guidelines are available for a particular hazard in a shop and the personnel are being protected from exposures exceeding OEELs by the use of PPE, is a medical examination required for the workers?
Yes
Which examination is designed to evaluate a worker’s health status before exposures in the workplace?
Pre placement or baseline
Who approves PH’s recommendations for periodic examinations?
OEHWG
What information goes on the COHER?
Lists the examination types, frequency, and scope of examinations
State the most important reason why PH performs shop visits in industrial workplaces.
To become familiar with the operations of the shop as well as to see the workers’ environment
List four mor reasons why PH performs shop visits in industrial workplaces.
Reaffirm BE survey results
Review how PPE is used in a shop
Review/reemphasize the need for exams
Evaluate sanitation
Validate shop rosters
Who determines the frequencies for industrial shop visits at each base?
OEHWG
Where should you document the results of each shop visit?
AF Form 2754
Where do you file the form used to document occupational health education?
Industrial case file
Who conducts nonsupervisory AFOSH training?
Workplace supervisor
Where can you go to get an occupational health training film?
Base audiovisual library
What is the definition of an occupational illness?
Any condition or disorder, other than one resulting from an occupational injury, caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment
What is the purpose of the occupational illness or injury program?
To ensure appropriate evaluation and follow-up of each occupational illness or injury to prevent reacurrence
