Occupational Health Flashcards
what is occupational health?
any multidisciplinary activity that looks at a person’s physical. mental, and social well-being, as well as their general health and development within the workplace.
what is the primary aim of OH?
promoting and protecting the health of workers and creating a health promoting workplace by removing risks and hazards.
what are the prerequisites for health?
- food
- shelter
- peace
- education
- income
- stable ecosystem
- social justice
- equity
- sustainable resources
- work
what are the functions of OH?
- assessing workplace, practices and worker
- surveillance of workers in relation to work design
- promoting adaptation in the workplace
- treatment and rehabilitation/ training
- review workers exposure to new/old hazards
- evaluate control measures
- disease prevention and promotion
what are the three types of RA?
- baseline risk assessment
- issue-based risk assessment
- continuous risk assessment
what is baseline RA?
A reference point for future RAs with the purpose of establishing a broad overview of risks and hazards within a specific environment.
what is issue-based RA?
Involves identifying risks in specific task processes and activities and developing POA to manage the risk
what is continuous RA?
Involves continuous monitoring of hazards and risks in the workplace and correcting them immediately in order to minimize the development of future risks.
what are the 7 steps to follow when conducting a RA?
- select the team
- determine the level/type/scope of RA
- identify hazards
- evaluate hazards
- prioritize goals and intervene
- record the RA
- review and follow up
list the risk reduction strategies in order from most to least effective
- substitute substance
- eliminate the process
- segregate the process
- insulate the process
- remove the hazard
- limit exposure to the hazard
RA should be documented using what headings?
- item
- hazard
- risk
- type of risk.
- level of risk
- suggestions
