Occ. health overview

Question 1

What is occ. health

Answer 1

the discipline of medicine that deals with health needs of indivs and groups with respect to their working environment and recog. managment and control of occ. related injuries

Question 2

what are 3 levels of prevention

Answer 2

1ry - stop it before it happens
2dry - catch it early before it gets worse
3ry - mitigate effects of outcome

Question 3

what are 5 classes of occ. exposures and examples

Answer 3

1. physical - hot, cold, vibration, noise
2. chemical - sovents, lead
3. biological - bacteria, molds, virus
4. ergonomic - force, posture
5. psychosocial - demand, freedom

Question 4

steps to manage occ. health related work

Answer 4

1. diagnose and assess work relation
2. exposure assessment with MSDS
3. use objective measures
4. prescribe return to work
5. refer to occ. specialist if unsure

Question 5

3 areas occ. health is concerned with

Answer 5

1. medicine
2. rights
3. duty

Question 6

3 acts relevant to Occ health

Answer 6

1. human right code
2. occ. health and safety act
3. workplace safety and insurance act

Question 7

3 duties of physician

Answer 7

1. treat and see RTW
2. file WSIB if needed
3. report to ministry of labour if designated substance involved