Economics of Occupational Medicine

Question 1

The determination of the ability of an individual to safely perform the essential functions of a job…?

Answer 1

Has indirectly made jobs safer for all employees by providing for reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

Question 2

Failure to place employees appropriately using essential job function comparison and cost-benefit analysis may result in preventable costs for…?

Answer 2

1. .) Replacement and retraining
2. ) Workers’ compensation payments
3. ) Fines
4. ) Lost wages

Question 3

If workplace medical surveillance efforts reveal an increased prevalence of abnormal laboratory values or symptoms among an exposed work population…?

Answer 3

The exposure should be quantified and controlled through engineering measures, administrative efforts, or PPE in that order.

Question 4

Immunizations offered in the work setting…?

Answer 4

1. .) Should be considered for health care workers who may sustain exposure to hepatitis B
2. ) may reduce lot workdays (e.g., influenza)
3. ) Could reduce costs associated with minor injury

Question 5

Treatment of injuries and illnesses onsite can be cost effective because?

Answer 5

Physicians familiar with the work environment usually have a better understanding of the toxicity of substances used and factors that may complicate the recovery process.

Question 6

What is NOT true regarding the cost benefit of OHPs?

Answer 6

Employees who are off work for an extended period related to a work injury are more likely to return fully recovered.

Question 7

What screening approach is NOT likely to demonstrate a favorable benefit-to-cost ratio?

Answer 7

Annual electrocardiograms

Question 8

How do most individuals with adequate access the health care system?

Answer 8

Through place of employment (U.S. different from the rest of the world).

Question 9

OSHA and NIOSH approach to exposures?

Answer 9

OSHA: Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
NIOSH: Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs)