Occupational Health

Question 1

Any workplace condition that causes risks to employee health

Answer 1

Occupational Hazard

Question 2

Likelihood that an injury or illness will occur as a result to exposure to workplace hazards

Answer 2

Occupational Risks

Question 3

6 Categories of Health Hazards

Answer 3

Safety, Chemical, Biological, Physical, Ergonomic, Work conditions

Question 4

Any condition, substance, or object that can injure the worker (e.g., heights, congested space, steep stairs)

Answer 4

Safety

Question 5

Any hazardous chemicals and toxins (e.g., environmental smoke, cleaning products, pesticides)

Answer 5

Chemical

Question 6

Biological materials in some settings like in hospitals, veterinary clinic (e.g., blood, mold, animal droppings)

Answer 6

Biological

Question 7

Any that harms the body without touching (e.g., radiation, prolonged exposure to light,sunrise?)

Answer 7

Physical

Question 8

Any that causes strain on the body over a period of time

Answer 8

Ergonomic

Question 9

Caused by people in the organization (e.g., workplace violence, discrimination, conditions that can be hazardous to mental, emotional, public health

Answer 9

Work Conditions

Question 10

Sum of all efforts to improve the health of workers

Answer 10

Occupational Health

Question 11

Occupational Disease and Injuries result from:

Answer 11

a. Chemical agents
b. Physical agents
c. Mechanical agents
d. Infectious agents

Question 12

Prevention and Control of Occupational Disease and Injuries
a. Proper building design
b. Pleasant and safe work place in terms of space, ventilation, temperature, pressure, sound, etc.
c. Safe design of machines and tools
d. Control of chemical and physical factors in the plant

Answer 12

Safe and Healthful Working Conditions

Question 13

Prevention and Control of Occupational Disease and Injuries
a. Placement of workers according to age, sex, ability, and physical and mental limitations
b. Removal of stresses and related factors
c. Promotion of good human relations

Answer 13

Control of Personal Causes of Injuries

Question 14

Prevention and Control of Occupational Disease and Injuries
a. Pre-employment and periodic medical examinations
b. Health education and other preventive measures
c. Treatment of occupational and non-occupational disease

Answer 14

Provision of Medical Services

Question 15

Devise and implement policy instruments on worker’s health

Answer 15

WHO Objective 1

Question 16

Protect and promote health at the workplace

Answer 16

WHO Objective 2

Question 17

Improve the performance of and access to occupational health services

Answer 17

WHO Objective 3

Question 18

Provide and communicate evidence for action and practice

Answer 18

WHO Objective 4

Question 19

Incorporate workers’ health into other policies

Answer 19

WHO Objective 5

Question 20

Charges the Bureau of Health with the protection of health and workers

Answer 20

Administrative Code, Sect. 38

Question 21

Regulates employment of women and children in industries

Answer 21

Woman and Child Labor Law (RA 679, 1131)

Question 22

Provides for free emergency medical and dental assistance to laborers in industries

Answer 22

Occupational Health Act (RA 1054)

Question 23

Requires employer to compensate, employee who suffers injury or contracts disease directly

Answer 23

Workmen’s Compensation Law