1.1 The Scope of Occupational Health & Safety

Question 0

Define environmental protection

Answer 0

Action taken to reduce risks of pollution a to air, water or land

Question 1

Define an Accident

Answer 1

An uncontrolled, unplanned, random or unexpected event which results in loss, harm damage or injury.

Question 2

Define a hazard

Answer 2

A condition that has the potential to cause harm

Question 3

Define risk

Answer 3

The likelihood of harm from a hazard is realised and the potential severity

Question 4

What uninsured costs are associated with accidents in the work place?

Answer 4

Safety admin/accident investigation

Medical/first aid treatment

Lost time of injured person

Lost time of other employees

Replacement labour

Payments to injured person

Loss of production/business interruption

Repair to damaged plant/equipment

Replacement of damaged materials

Court fines

Legal fees

Insurance policy excess

Consumer confidence

Employee moral

Question 5

What are the different types of occupational Ill-health?

Answer 5

Musculoskeletal disorders

Cancers

Asthma

Dermatitis & Skin disorders

Deafness or Hearing loss

Vibration white finger

Occupationally related stress

Asbestos related disease

Question 6

What are the business costs of ill health in the workforce?

Answer 6

Sickness absence

Overtime payments

Lost production

Missed deadlines

Cost of recruiting and retraining employees