Occupational Illness and Injury Flashcards
prevent illness & injury
document mishaps
enhance combat/operational capabilities
Occupational Illness reporting purpose
single instantaneous exposure
ex: cut, fracture, sprain
occupational injury
abnormal condition or disorder develops over a period of time
ex: asthma, lead/pesticide poisoning
occupational illness
not normally considered an industrial hazard
poor air quality
sweat, skin, mucous, dead cells
human metabolic activity
bacteria, fungi, protozoa
biological contamination
copying machines, pesticides, cleaning agents
contamination inside the building
new carpet, paint fumes
contamination from building materials
roof repairs, motor vehicle exhaust, boiler gasses
outdoor air pollutants
broken ventilation systems, filters not maintained
inadequate ventilation
who do we refer to for IAQ complaints
BE
step 1
worker reports to the medical treatment facility
step 2
health care provider evaluation
step 3
PH initiates an investigation
step 4
PH conducts supervisor/patient interview
step 5
BE input
step 6
PH compiles data and completes AF Form 190
step 7
disposition/documentation
used to generate the occupational illness and injury report
AF Safety Automated System (AFSAS)
who is the manager of the Occupational Safety Program and the AFSAS system
Base Safety
responsible for granting access to medical personnel that are requesting access
administrator