Occupational Health Flashcards
dust, gases, vapors
[agents]
Chemical agents
anormal pressures, humidity, noise
[agents]
Physical agents
movement of machine parts, cutting
instruments.
[agents]
Mechanical agents
bacteria, parasites, fungi
[agents]
Infectious agents
Charges the bureau of health with protection of the health workers.
[legal control of occupational health service]
Administrative Code Sec. 98
Regulates employment of woman and children in industries.
[legal control of occupational health service]
Woman and Child Labor Law (RA 679 and RA 1131)
Provides free emergency medical and dental
assistance to laborers in industries.
[legal control of occupational health service]
RA 1054
Regulates employer to compensate employee who suffers injury of contact disease directly caused by such employment.
[legal control of occupational health service]
Workers Compensation Law
4 Prevention and control of occupational diseases and injuries.
- Safe and healthful working condition
- Control of personal causes of injuries
- Provision of medical services
- Legal control of occupational health service
Proper building design.
[Prevention and control of occupational diseases and injuries]
Safe and healthful working condition
Pleasant and safe work place in terms of space, ventilation, temperature and lighting.
[Prevention and control of occupational diseases and injuries]
Safe and healthful working condition
Safe and design of machines and tools.
[Prevention and control of occupational diseases and injuries]
Safe and healthful working condition
Control of chemical and physical factors in the plant.
[Prevention and control of occupational diseases and injuries]
Safe and healthful working condition
Placement of workers according to their age, sex, physical and mental ability.
[Prevention and control of occupational diseases and injuries]
Control of personal causes of injuries
Removal of stress and other related factors.
[Prevention and control of occupational diseases and injuries]
Control of personal causes of injuries