Group-1

Question 1

is a field concerned with promoting and preserving
the well-being of employees in the workplace.

Answer 1

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Question 2

Workers’ compensation laws began to emerge in the early _____ and the Supreme Court finally ruled in ____ that they were constitutional.

Answer 2

1900, 1916

Question 3

In the past that, the majority of companies held their employees responsible for any incidents at work and placed the responsibility on them, claiming what were referred to as

Answer 3

“Common Law”

Question 4

What are the “Common Laws”?

Answer 4

• Employer is not responsible when a fellow worker negligently causes your injury
• Employer is not responsible if the worker is injured due to his/her own negligence.
• If an employee takes up a risky job knowing fully well the inherent hazards, the
  employer is not responsible

Question 5

is crucial for several reasons, each contributing to the
overall goal of promoting occupational safety and health (OSH).

Answer 5

Identifying hazards in the workplace

Question 5

There are two forms of indirect cause:

Answer 5

Unsafe condition & Unsafe acts

Question 5

aims to prevent injuries, illnesses and deaths that may occur in
different work environments.

Answer 5

Occupational safety

Question 6

results from interactions with or unexpected
discharge of many energy sources that are inherent in the workplace.

Answer 6

Occupational trauma

Question 6

refer to any situation in which employees are exposed to hazards that could cause physical harm or illness.

Answer 6

Unsafe condition

Question 7

The ______ occupational health illnesses include repeat trauma such as carpal tunnel
syndrome(numbness in the arm), noise-induced hearing loss, and poisonings

Answer 7

372,000

Question 7

behaviours or decisions by employees that increase the risk of accidents or injuries.

Answer 7

Unsafe acts

Question 8

is the most important factor determining whether or not someone will have an adverse effect from a chemical exposure.

Answer 8

Dose

Question 8

are caused by any chemical or biological exposure that interacts adversely with organs within our body, causing illnesses or injuries.

Answer 8

Health hazards

Question 8

such as bacteria, viruses, dusts, and molds.

Answer 8

Biological hazards

Question 9

arise from excessive airborne concentrations of mists, vapors, gases, or solids that are in the form of dusts or fumes such as battery acid and solvents.

Answer 9

Chemical hazards

Question 10

Biological hazards are
often called

Answer 10

biohazards

Question 10

• include excessive levels of nonionizing and ionizing radiations, noise,
  vibration, and extremes of temperature and pressure.

Answer 10

Physical Hazards

Question 11

is anything that impacts the health of workers and is part of the overall
work environment

Answer 11

Workplace stress

Question 12

Use historical data and trends to predict areas where safety measures may need enhancement.

Answer 12

Forecasting

Question 12

involves organizing and controlling business components successfully. It encompasses planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling an organization to accomplish goals, treating management as a factor of production alongside machines, materials, and money.

Answer 12

Management

Question 13

Set safety goals and objectives in alignment with the organization’s overall objectives.

Answer 13

Planning

Question 14

Establish an OSH team or designate responsibility to specific individuals

Answer 14

Organizing -