SAS 21 Flashcards
refers to a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity among pupils, teachers and other school personnel
school health
refers to need based comprehensive service rendered to pupils, teachers and other personnel in the school to promote, protect their health, prevent and control disease and maintain their health.
school health services
creates awareness, makes them knowledgeable regarding health
matters o develops motivation and promotes changes in health behavior and attitude.
health education
referred to as health and safety, occupational health and safety (OHS), occupational health or occupational safety- is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.
Occupational safety and health (OSH)
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards refers to a set of rules issued by whom
DOLE
deals with understanding the causes of accidents at work and ways to prevent unsafe act and unsafe conditions in any workplace.
occupational safety
explains how the different hazards and risks at work may cause an illness and emphasizes that health programs are essential in controlling work-related and/or occupational diseases.
occupational hazards
the elements in the work environment that can cause work related diseases to the worker.
health hazard
the unsafe conditions or unsafe acts that significantly increase the risks of a worker to be injured.
safety hazard
infectious hazards: infectious biological agents such as bacteria, virus, fungi, or parasites
biological hazards
various forms of chemical agents, including medications, solutions, gases, that interact with body tissues and cells and are potentially toxic or irritating to body system
chemical hazards
factors encountered in work environments that cause accidents, injuries, strain, or
discomfort
enviromechanical hazards
agents within work environments such as radiation, electricity, temperatures and noise that can cause tissue trauma through transfer of energy from these sources.
physical hazards
factors and situations encountered or associated with the job or work environment that create stress, emotional strain, or interpersonal problems.
psychosocial hazards