occupational health Flashcards
hazard
workplace agents which have the capacity to do harm
risk
likelihood of harmful event occurring from exposure to hazard
physical hazards
noise temperature vibration radiation light
chemical hazards
Fumes and vapours Liquids Gases Powders Dusts
biological hazards
Vegetable/plant products • Animal products – Hair, dander, fur, etc. • Viruses • Bacteria • Fungi • Parasites
ergonomic hazards
Process design (work flow) • Workstation design • Materials handling • Repetitive actions • Awkward posture
psychosocial hazards
Stress
• Shift work
• Nature of work (hospitality trade,
bar workers)
hierarchy of control measures
elimination substitution engineering controls administrative measures behavior PPE
common occupational disease in SA
Noise-induced hearing loss • Pneumoconiosis • Tuberculosis • Occupational allergy and asthma • Contact dermatitis • Musculoskeletal disorders e.g. repetitive strain injuries
acts
non mining
OHSA- preventive, promote safe working environment
COIDA- compensation
mining
MHSA- preventive
ODMWA- disability and death compensation
COIDA- compensation
occupation disease
occ disease- directly attributable to workplace exposure
contributory cause
agrravating- aggravates existing disease
managing occupational disease
patient:make diagnosis, establish work relatedness, treat
reccommend preventive strategies (hierachy)
report to OHSA, COIDA
Inform employer
