Occupational Health

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What is the primary goal of occupational health?

  1. To prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.

  2. To promote employee well-being and productivity.

  3. To ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

  4. To provide medical treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of occupational health is to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses by identifying and controlling hazards in the workplace.

Which of the following is NOT a common occupational hazard?

  1. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

  2. Repetitive motions.

  3. Extreme temperatures.

  4. Poor lighting.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poor lighting is not typically considered an occupational hazard, although it can contribute to eyestrain and fatigue.

What is the most common type of work-related injury?

  1. Overexertion.

  2. Slip and falls.

  3. Cuts and lacerations.

  4. Fractures.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Overexertion is the most common type of work-related injury, accounting for about one-third of all cases.

Which of the following is NOT a common occupational illness?

  1. Asbestos-related diseases.

  2. Silicosis.

  3. Carpal tunnel syndrome.

  4. Heat stroke.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heat stroke is not typically considered an occupational illness, although it can occur in certain work environments.

What is the role of an occupational health nurse?

  1. To provide medical treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses.

  2. To conduct health screenings and monitor employee health.

  3. To educate employees about occupational health hazards and prevention.

  4. To develop and implement occupational health programs.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Occupational health nurses play a vital role in protecting the health of workers by providing medical treatment, conducting health screenings, educating employees, and developing occupational health programs.

What is the purpose of an occupational health and safety program?

  1. To identify and control occupational hazards.

  2. To provide training to employees on occupational health and safety.

  3. To establish emergency response procedures.

  4. To comply with occupational health and safety regulations.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Occupational health and safety programs are designed to identify and control occupational hazards, provide training to employees, establish emergency response procedures, and comply with occupational health and safety regulations.

Which of the following is NOT a common occupational health and safety regulation?

  1. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

  2. The Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA).

  3. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is not an occupational health and safety regulation.

What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

  1. To enforce occupational health and safety standards.

  2. To investigate workplace accidents and illnesses.

  3. To provide training and education on occupational health and safety.

  4. To develop and issue occupational health and safety standards.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

OSHA is responsible for enforcing occupational health and safety standards, investigating workplace accidents and illnesses, providing training and education on occupational health and safety, and developing and issuing occupational health and safety standards.

Which of the following is NOT a common occupational health and safety standard?

  1. The general duty clause.

  2. The lockout/tagout standard.

  3. The hazard communication standard.

  4. The bloodborne pathogens standard.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The general duty clause is not a specific occupational health and safety standard, but rather a general requirement for employers to provide a safe workplace.

What is the purpose of the lockout/tagout standard?

  1. To prevent accidental energization of machinery and equipment.

  2. To protect workers from hazardous chemicals.

  3. To ensure that machinery and equipment are properly maintained.

  4. To provide training to employees on occupational health and safety.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lockout/tagout standard is designed to prevent accidental energization of machinery and equipment during servicing and maintenance.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of lockout/tagout device?

  1. Padlocks.

  2. Tags.

  3. Chains.

  4. Warning signs.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Warning signs are not typically used as lockout/tagout devices.

What is the purpose of the hazard communication standard?

  1. To ensure that workers are aware of the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace.

  2. To provide training to employees on occupational health and safety.

  3. To establish procedures for handling and storing hazardous chemicals.

  4. To develop and issue occupational health and safety standards.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hazard communication standard is designed to ensure that workers are aware of the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace and to provide information on how to protect themselves from these hazards.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of hazard communication label?

  1. Danger.

  2. Warning.

  3. Caution.

  4. Information.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Information labels are not typically used as hazard communication labels.

What is the purpose of the bloodborne pathogens standard?

  1. To protect workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

  2. To provide training to employees on occupational health and safety.

  3. To establish procedures for handling and disposing of bloodborne pathogens.

  4. To develop and issue occupational health and safety standards.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bloodborne pathogens standard is designed to protect workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and to provide information on how to prevent exposure to these pathogens.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of bloodborne pathogen?

  1. Hepatitis B virus (HBV).

  2. Hepatitis C virus (HCV).

  3. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

  4. Influenza virus.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Influenza virus is not a bloodborne pathogen.

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