Occupational Illness and Injury

Question 1

prevent illness & injury
document mishaps
enhance combat/operational capabilities

Answer 1

Occupational Illness reporting purpose

Question 2

single instantaneous exposure
ex: cut, fracture, sprain

Answer 2

occupational injury

Question 3

abnormal condition or disorder develops over a period of time
ex: asthma, lead/pesticide poisoning

Answer 3

occupational illness

Question 4

not normally considered an industrial hazard

Answer 4

poor air quality

Question 5

sweat, skin, mucous, dead cells

Answer 5

human metabolic activity

Question 6

bacteria, fungi, protozoa

Answer 6

biological contamination

Question 7

copying machines, pesticides, cleaning agents

Answer 7

contamination inside the building

Question 8

new carpet, paint fumes

Answer 8

contamination from building materials

Question 9

roof repairs, motor vehicle exhaust, boiler gasses

Answer 9

outdoor air pollutants

Question 10

broken ventilation systems, filters not maintained

Answer 10

inadequate ventilation

Question 11

who do we refer to for IAQ complaints

Answer 11

BE

Question 12

step 1

Answer 12

worker reports to the medical treatment facility

Question 13

step 2

Answer 13

health care provider evaluation

Question 14

step 3

Answer 14

PH initiates an investigation

Question 15

step 4

Answer 15

PH conducts supervisor/patient interview

Question 16

step 5

Answer 16

BE input

Question 17

step 6

Answer 17

PH compiles data and completes AF Form 190

Question 18

step 7

Answer 18

disposition/documentation

Question 19

used to generate the occupational illness and injury report

Answer 19

AF Safety Automated System (AFSAS)

Question 20

who is the manager of the Occupational Safety Program and the AFSAS system

Answer 20

Base Safety

Question 21

responsible for granting access to medical personnel that are requesting access

Answer 21

administrator