Occupational Health Flashcards
1
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National Occupational Research Agency
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- Founded in 1996
- Identifies research priorities for safer work environments
2
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Occupational Health
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- Study that focuses on the health outcomes associated with workplace exposures.
3
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Common Occupational Diseases
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- Hearing loss
- Respiratory disease
- Cancer
- Allergies
-Mental health issues
4
Q
Miners Asthma
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Disease associated with coal dust exposure.
5
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Potters Rot
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Disease associated with inhalation of silica dust.
6
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Mad Hatter’s Disease
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Disease associated with mercury exposure.
7
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Phossy Jaw
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Disease exposure associated with white or yellow phosphoroud fumes.
8
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Mule Spinners Cancer
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Cancer associated with long-term exposure to mineral oils.
9
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Painters Colic
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Disease associated with exposure to white lead paint.
