Occupational Health & Safety Flashcards
Enumerate 2 types of injuries.
Diseases
Accidents
This work-related musculoskeletal disease has inflamed median nerve presented by tingling sensation of three fingers. Identify
Carpal tunnel syndrome
not a function of OH services
A.promoting adaptation of work to workers
B.advice on planning and organization of work
C.surveillance of the factors @ working envt & working practices
D.providing jobs to unemployed
D
Rule 1961.03 is all about __
Functions of OH Services
identify: services entrusted in advising employer, workers and rpresentatives in establishing a safe & healthy working environment to ensure optimal physical and mental health in relation to work
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Enum elimination of control (decreasing effectiveness & sustainability)
Elimination Substitution Engineering Control Admin Control Personal Protective Equipment
Enumerate 5 processes on protecting worker’s health
hazard identification risk assessment management intervention control procedures monitoring & eval of program
T/F Workers are not often informed of rights because they may become demanding
T
Tripartite consultation to ensure OHS happens among __, __, __
workers, employers, government
2 things which may cause safety hazard
risky acts fr worker’s perspective
non-ideal working conditions
Differentiate safety hazard fr health hazard
safety hazard: instantaneous event w/ adverse effect @ work process
health hazard: disease
Classify the ff hazards A. lighting B. pesticides C. repetitive movement D. job monotony
A - physical
B - chemical
C - ergonomic
D - psychosocial
Which is not always true?
A. A safe workplaces is a healthy workplace
B. A healthy workplace is a safe workplace
C. There are indirect & direct costs for occup.health & safety
D. Most companies invest more on safety
a
Three general reasons for occup.health and safety
moral
legal
economic
What is Collective Baragaining Agreement?
workers resort to rallies if management does not listen
